Deoksugung Palace (덕수궁)

7.0Km 2025-06-25

99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Registered as a Historic Site, Deoksugung Palace was initially not a royal palace, but the residential home of Grand Prince Wolsan (1454-1488), the older brother of King Seongjong (1469-1494) of the Joseon dynasty. It wasn't until 1593 that the palace was used as a temporary palace of the royal family after their home was burned down during the Imjin War. King Seonjo also stayed at Deoksugung Palace after returning to the city. It became a proper palace when Gwanghaegun (1575-1641) ascended to the throne and gave this royal residence the name Gyeongungung Palace in 1611. Over the following decades, the palace alternated between being an official palace and a temporary residence. The name did not change officially to Deoksugung Palace, meaning the “palace of virtuous longevity,” until 1907. While the palace once encompassed a vast area with many buildings, the current palace grounds are just a small shadow of the prior splendor, with very few structures remaining.

Common Ground (커먼그라운드)

7.1Km 2024-10-25

200 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-467-2747

Korea's first pop-up store built with shipping containers, Common Ground is approximately 5,300 square meters in scale, made up of 200 large containers and is capable of transforming into different structures or moving into different places. Mega-sized mainstream brands are hard to spot in Common Ground. Instead, new and trendy mid-sized shops by up-and-coming new designers and editorial shops can be found here.

On the central square of the ground market, a weekend market is held with different themes. In addition, various events such as exhibitions and performances continue to entertain shoppers while playing its role as a cultural space. On the third floor terrace, famous restaurants sprawl along the sides of the alley. If you feel like having a light snack, you can also pop down to the food trucks on the market ground that offers an exotic gastronomic dining experience.

Daewoo Motel [Korea Quality]대우모텔[한국관광 품질인증]

7.1Km 2023-05-23

22-2, Sejong-daero 14-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-8067

Located in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, the Daewoo Motel is 10 minutes’ walk from city sights such as Seoul Plaza, Deoksugung Palace and the Myeongdong shopping district. There are also many restaurants within a few minutes’ walk. The motel was remodelled and renovated in 2013, and rooms are equipped with all the usual amenities. A free breakfast plus luggage storage, laundry, and fax/photocopying services are provided.

Deoksugung Stone Wall Path (덕수궁 돌담길)

7.1Km 2025-01-10

24 Sejong-daero 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Deoksugung Stone Wall Path runs along the wall of Deoksugung Palace. It is beautifully lit and landscaped, giving it a romantic atmosphere even at night. There are street performances and flea markets, and the area boasts many famous cafes and restaurants along Jeongdong street. In autumn, the ginkgo trees and walls form a stunning scene. Close to major cultural facilities such as the Seoul Museum of Art and Seoul Museum of History, it attracts numerous visitors come for a stroll.

Olive Young - City Hall Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 시청역)

7.1Km 2024-04-22

1, Sejong-daero 16-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart 24 - The Bank Of Korea Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트24 한국은행)

7.1Km 2024-04-18

9, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Rain Report Croissant (레인리포트 크루아상)

7.1Km 2024-03-12

1-2F, 32, Seongsui-ro 16-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Rain Report Croissant is a dessert café with the concept of "rainy day". The theme is that it rains every day, and at each fixed time, a stream of water pours from the windows of the exterior wall as if it were raining. The café serves croissants and drinks, inspired by nature and the weather, with special ingredients. Their signature bakery are Rainbow Croissant and White Cloud Kaimak.

12minutes (트웰브미닛)

7.1Km 2023-08-22

68 , Achasan-ro 33-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

12minutes is a croissant and pastry shop that offers fresh and delicious desserts under the slogan "12 minutes, croissant at its best." 12minutes puts out fresh croissants and pastries every day. The bakery used to be an old paper mill, which inspired the owner to open a shop to create deliciously layered croissants in a place that used to produce sheets of paper. The remodeled bakery still retains the old charms of the paper mill.

Namsan Cable Car (남산 케이블카)

7.1Km 2024-10-25

83 Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2403

Namsan Cable Car provides a panoramic view of downtown Seoul. The cable car has been in operation for over 40 years, taking tourists and residents alike to Namsan Seoul Tower, one of the most representative tourist attractions in the city.

Butter - COMMON GROUND Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (버터 건대커먼그라운드)

7.1Km 2024-04-22

Store #2-2, Block MH, 200, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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