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Jingogae (진고개)

2.0Km    2024-03-12

19-1 Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0955

Jingogae is a standing store that opened its doors in 1963. Its signature dish is the eobok jaengban (boiled meat slices hot pot), where thick slices of meat are stacked along with vegetables, mandu, rice cakes, and eggs, all boiled together. In addition to this, they also serve dishes such as gejang jeongsik (marinated crab set menu), gopchang jeongol (small intestine hot pot), galbitang (galbi soup), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The spicy and richly seasoned yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab) is also a popular menu item, which when paired with rice, enhances its flavors even further.

Cheonggyecheon Museum (청계천박물관)

Cheonggyecheon Museum (청계천박물관)

2.0Km    2021-11-02

530, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2286-3410

Cheonggyecheon Museum officially opened in October 2005. The museum’s long, glass exterior represents the flowing waters of Cheonggyecheon Stream, which runs through the heart of Seoul. The museum has a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, educational hall, and an auditorium. The museum contains visual representations of Seoul before and after the transition of Cheonggyecheon Stream. The permanent exhibition hall was remodeled in October 2015, and now offers even more ways to view the history of Seoul as shaped by Cheonggyecheon Stream.

Seoul Namsan Gugakdang (서울 남산국악당)

Seoul Namsan Gugakdang (서울 남산국악당)

2.0Km    2021-08-02

28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2261-0500

Seoul Namsan Gukakdang was established by Seoul Metropolitan Government as a representative traditional art-centered performance hall in 2007. It is comprised of one ground and two basement levels. The performance hall is located on the basement floor with 300 seats, equipped with facilities that deliver pansori sounds and gayageum music to every seat. Visitors can make a reservation at the Namsangol Hanok Village website.

Seosulla-gil Road (서순라길)

Seosulla-gil Road (서순라길)

2.0Km    2024-10-14

150-3 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Seosulla-gil Road is a road that was used by the nightguards during the Joseon dynasty. The road is on the west of Jongmyo Shrine with various attractions nearby including Ikseon-dong, Insa-dong, Bukchon, and Samcheong-dong, as well as restaurants, cafes, and handicraft workshops. The road is also a beautiful date course with flowers in spring and fall foliage in autumn..

Euljiro Nogari Alley (을지로 노가리골목)

Euljiro Nogari Alley (을지로 노가리골목)

2.0Km    2025-11-06

Eulji-ro 129, Jung-gu, Seoul

Going out of Exit 3 of Euljiro 3-ga Station on Seoul Metro Line 3 and turning to the alley, you will find many pubs selling Nogari/Dried Young Pollack (Korean people grill and dip it in red pepper paste to eat as a side dish with alcohol) and restaurants specializing in Golbaengi/Sea Snails (It is a kind of conch shell, and Korea people made it a seasoned dish and enjoy it with Somyeon/Thin Noodles or use it as a bar sack). People gather in small groups at every outdoor table and sit in every alley to enjoy beer and snacks on weekday evenings and weekends, so it isn't easy to find a seat.
Originally, this area was lined with various company buildings and shops selling tools. However, in 1980, the pub 'Eulji OB Bear' opened, and as similar pubs opened nearby, it naturally came to be called 'Euljiro Nogari Alley.' As the affordable prices of snacks and beer attracted nearby office workers and college students, it has become increasingly popular, leading to its current status.
Here, along with a cold draft beer, let's try the K-snacks only available in Korea, such as Nogari/Dried Young Pollack and Golbaengi/Sea Snails. In addition, snacks such as chicken and fried dishes are also available, so try various snacks.

Dongbangmyeongju Chungmuro Main Store (동방명주 충무로점)

2.0Km    2024-02-28

186 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Dongbangmyeongju is a Chinese cuisine restaurant located near Namsangol Hanok Village. The flagship dish is jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles), and they offer a variety of other menu items such as tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce) and sacheontangmyeon (Chinese Sichuan noodle soup). The surrounding area boasts various attractions and culinary delights, including Myeongdong and Namsan Tower, providing a panoramic view of Seoul.

Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi (충무로 쭈꾸미 불고기)

2.0Km    2024-03-11

11, Toegye-ro 31-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-0803

Opened in 1976, Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi is Michelin-starred restaurant. Their signature dish is jjukkumi (webfoot octopus), which is marinated in hot seasoning using traditional know-how. Grilled over charcoal with pen shells, it offers a perfect dish. The spicy and sweet jjukkumi goes well with the bean sprout soup. When you're done eating, fry up some rice and enjoy a delicious meal.  

Naksan Park (낙산공원)

Naksan Park (낙산공원)

2.1Km    2025-12-16

41 Naksan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-743-7985

Naksan Mountain (alt. 125 meters) is one of the four inner mountains of Seoul, and can be accessed by following the road leading to the mountain entrance from Daehangno and Dongdaemun. It was also called Naktasan Mountain, which can be translated to Camel Mountain, because the terrain resembled a camel's back. It also had another name, Taraksan Mountain, “tarak” meaning fermented milk, because there was a royal ranch in the area that supplied milk to the palace. After the 1960s, the original appearance of Naksan Mountain disappeared due to apartments and dense housing, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government established a restoration plan. As part of this plan, a park project was carried out, and it opened Naksan Park in July 2002. Currently, Naksan Park has established itself as a resting place for citizens to feel the beautiful atmosphere of Hanyangdoseong, or the Seoul City Wall, and green forests. It has gained much popularity as a place for seeing the most beautiful night view in Seoul.

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Innisfree - Wangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 왕십리역)

2.1Km    2024-04-23

B2F, 124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Enter 6 - Wangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜엔터식스 왕십리역사점)

Enter 6 - Wangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜엔터식스 왕십리역사점)

2.1Km    2024-04-16

B1/F1, 17, Wangsimnigwangjang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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