Descente - NC Bulgwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (데상트 NC불광점) - Area information

Descente - NC Bulgwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (데상트 NC불광점)

8.9Km 2024-04-19

20, Bulgwang-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Castelbajac - NC Bulgwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카스텔바작 NC불광)

8.9Km 2024-04-19

20, Bulgwang-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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The North Face - NC Bulgwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (노스페이스 NC불광점)

8.9Km 2024-04-19

20, Bulgwang-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Eider - NC Bulgwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이더 NC불광점)

8.9Km 2024-04-19

20, Bulgwang-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Isa Knox - NC Bulgwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이자녹스 NC불광점)

8.9Km 2024-04-19

20, Bulgwang-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Discovery - NC Bulgwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (디스커버리 NC불광점)

8.9Km 2024-04-22

20, Bulgwang-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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ER NC Department Store - Bulgwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER NC백화점 불광)

8.9Km 2024-04-22

8F, 20, Bulgwang-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Roem - NC Bulgwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로엠 NC불광)

8.9Km 2024-07-01

20, Bulgwang-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (덕수궁 왕궁수문장교대의식)

8.9Km 2025-07-11

99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-737-6444

Deoksugung Palace has held a guard changing ceremony since 1996 after thorough historical research by leading historians. The ceremony, which is held in front of Daehanmun Gate of Deoksugung Palace, is a tradition similar to the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace and offers a rare opportunity to experience royal culture. The royal gate is opened and closed at pre-determined times, and the gatekeepers in charge of guard duty and patrols hold a shift ceremony three times a day.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a highly recommended event for tourists. It is held three times a day, with each ceremony following the same procedure and lasts for forty minutes to an hour, and the ceremony is free of charge. There are no ceremonies on Mondays as well as on severely cold or hot days.

As the ceremony begins, the changing of the guards commences replete with traditional musical instruments, and exchanges a password for verification. An eight-minute guard ceremony ensues, followed by a seven-minute change ceremony, and finally a patrol that completes the ceremony. The procedure takes a dramatic turn when 18 guards in six official positions beat a drum and bellow some orders.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a great opportunity to experience a rare traditional scene. The guards’ splendid costumes, with their brilliant primary colors, are a pleasure to view. Once the ceremony is over, visitors can take pictures with the gatekeepers.

Dami Porridge (다미죽)

8.9Km 2024-03-11

38, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-5077

Located in Myeongdong Street, Dami Porridge focuses on porridge. Their delectable porridges are made with a variety of seafood including abalone as well as mushrooms. Porridge is easy to digest and full of nutrients, so it's recommended for when you're not feeling well.

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