1.9Km 2024-04-18
37-4, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
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1.9Km 2022-10-05
157, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3210-4806, +82-2-6011-1067
Jongmyodaeje, Korea’s Royal Ancestral Memorial Rite, is a traditional ritual that has been recognized with many important designations. It is a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 56 (Jongmyo Jerye), and Korea’s Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 1 (Jongmyo Jeryeak). The ritual is held yearly on the first Sunday of May. It begins with eogahaengnyeol, the fabulous royal parade dating from the Joseon dynasy, which is truly a sight to behold as it moves through the modern city.
Jongmyodaeje originated as a royal ancestral ritual to honor the past kings and queens of the Joseon dynasty. During the Joseon era, the ritual was held five times a year (spring, summer, autumn, winter, and December) until it was abolished by Japanese colonial rule. In 1969, Jongmyodaeje was reinstated and has been held in May every year since.
Jongmyo Shrine, the destination of the procession, was the setting of ceremonial rituals during the Joseon dynasty. Originally, Jongmyo only referred to Jeongjeon (Main Hall) where the memorial tablets of Joseon’s reigning kings and queens are enshrined. Today, however, Jongmyo also encompasses Yeongnyeongjeon (Hall of Eternal Peace) where the tablets of posthumous kings and queens are enshrined and Gongsindang (Hall of Meritorious Subjects) where the tablets of esteemed ministers of the state are kept.
1.9Km 2021-03-22
42, Donhwamun-ro, 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-9905
A place where you can taste North Korean traditional dishes run by a chef who was a North Korean defector. This restaurant's signature menu is boiled meat platter. This North Korean cuisine restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
1.9Km 2020-11-26
20 Myeongdong 10-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-2292-5892
This is a house where you can eat oven-baked chicken. This restaurant's signature menu is fried chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.
1.9Km 2020-10-30
5F, M, Plaza, 27, Myeongdong8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-772-9389
This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A store selling Korean-style dishes of chicken with soy sauce. The representative menu is braised chicken.
1.9Km 2021-03-29
27, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-9292
It is a beef restaurant that serves dinner but also sells meals as special lunch menus. This restaurant's signature menu is marinated grilled ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.
1.9Km 2021-03-18
56, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-0330
This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A famous restaurant among Japanese tourists. The representative menu is wild pine mushroom and abalone porridge.
1.9Km 2021-03-18
7, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-5233
This Korean cuisine is located near Myeongdong Station, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled Korean beef rib eye steak. It sells pork, duck meat, and beef.
1.9Km 2020-11-25
7 Myeongdong 10-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-778-1084
It is a place where you can enjoy a variety of toppings for Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken), which is popular in Korea. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy stir-fried chicken.
1.9Km 2019-03-18
27, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-7961~3
Seoul Global Cultural Center is located in the heart of Myeong-dong, Seoul's major shopping district. It is more than
just an information center. It is an inviting space for global cultural exchange between residents and visitors.
The center not only
offers information in English, Chinese, and Japanese, but also facilities
such as free internet and coin-operated lockers. Moreover, the center regularly hosts cultural programs.