Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관)

2.3Km 18798 2020-03-31

31, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-760-1472

Munmyo is a shrine dedicated to Confucius, whose teachings form the foundation of Confucianism. It is also dedicated to his disciples and other great Confucian scholars. Munmyo is not only the shrine but also the highest educational institution of the Joseon dynasty. Munmyo was once called as Munseonwangmyo since during the Tang dynasty, Confucius was named as King Munseon after his death and then it has been called as Munmyo since the Yuan dynasty.

The compound consists of two main areas: the Daeseongjeon houses shrines and the Myeongnyundang features seminar halls and other auxiliary facilities. Also, there are two dormitories, Dongjae and Seojae, which are collectively known as Sungkyunkwan. In front of the Myeongnyundang stands a ginkgo tree designated as Natural Monument No. 59. In spring and autumn, a ritual for Confucius and his disciples takes place.

RADOST (라도스트)

2.3Km 147 2021-03-22

17, Ujeongguk-ro, 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-8945

A restaurant frequented by office workers in Jongno after work. The best menu at this restaurant is deep-fried and braised boneless chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Evans - Euljiro Underground Shopping Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에반스 을지로 지하쇼핑센터)

2.3Km 0 2024-06-27

58, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구)

2.3Km 16061 2021-12-30

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1861

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone stretches from Seorin-dong to Changsin-dong between Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jong-ro. It includes Youth Street, Gwangjang Market, Sewoon Electronics Department Store, lighting stores, pharmacy & medical device stores, badge stores, Stamp Street, Stationery · Toy Market, Aquarium Street, Shoes Market, and other markets totalling to approximately 14,000 shops. Nearby attractions include modern high-story buildings as well as Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Unhyeongung Palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Insa-dong, merging traditions, modernism, culture, and markets alike.

Thought to be at the heart of Seoul, Cheonggyecheon Stream is located in the dense cultural area of Seoul where various press networks, organizations, bookstores and other major corporations are situated. Walking along Cheonggyecheon Stream is a famous activity for tourists. Also, the area is the venue for the Seoul Lantern Festival every winter. Keeping its traditional scene including narrow alleys, old-fashioned hanok buildings and various stores still fully intact, the tourist zone has enough fun places for sightseeing as well as tasty restaurants in every corner for a more enjoyable visit.

Isae - Gahoe Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이새 가회)

2.3Km 0 2024-04-22

42, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Coco Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (코코약국)

2.3Km 0 2024-04-22

1F, 56, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Louis Bon - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루이본 명동)

2.3Km 0 2024-04-22

#101, 37, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Converse - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 명동점)

2.3Km 0 2024-06-27

16-1, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동점)

2.3Km 0 2024-06-26

14, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Jeju Mihang (제주미항)

2.3Km 180 2021-03-19

30-1, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-319-1213

A place where you can enjoy dishes using well-known materials on Jeju Island. The best menu at this restaurant is braised cutlassfish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

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