Jangchungdan Park (장충단공원) - Area information - Korea travel information

Jangchungdan Park (장충단공원)

7.0Km    2020-03-18

261, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Jangchungdan Park is located on the northeastern foot of Namsan Mountain. On August 20th, 1895, Empress Myeongseong was killed by Japanese soldiers in Gyeongbokgung Palace and many Korean soldiers such as Yi Gyeong-jik and Hong Gye-hun died while trying to hold back the intruders. In memory of these soldiers, Emperor Gojong built the Jangchungdan Shrine in November 1900 at the current site of the Shilla Hotel guesthouse. The shrine was lost during the Korean War and the area was renovated into a park in 1919.

On September 22, 1984, Jangchungdan Park was designated the 374th neighborhood park of Korea and part of the park was merged with Namsan Park. The remaining area retained the name “Jangchungdan Park” and is still home to cultural assets such as the Jangchungdan Memorial Stone, Supyogyo, Seungjeongjeon, Gwanseongmyo, and Waryongmyo. The park is considered a landmark of patriotism since it contains the 1919 Independence Movement of Korea Memorial Stone and other monuments dedicated to people such as Han Yong-un, Yu Gwan-sun, and Gim Yong-hwan who fought for the independence of Korea.

Anssine Jjukkumi (안씨네쭈꾸미)

7.0Km    2021-03-29

17-26, Imun-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-969-7668

Tree ear good for strengthening immunity is served. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is stir-fried webfoot octopus and pork belly.

Queens Bucket - Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쿠엔즈버킷 동대문)

7.0Km    2024-04-18

5-4, Toegye-ro 64-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Park Habio Water Kingdom Water Park & Jjimjil Spa (파크하비오 워터킹덤&스파)

7.0Km    2024-11-04

111 Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

7.0Km    2024-11-27

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

Usmania (우스마니아)

7.0Km    2017-10-10

34, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-7155

Usmania is a Pakistani restaurant located in Itaewon. The restaurant imports all its ingredients from Pakistan (except for its meats and vegetables) in order to make the dishes as authentic as possible. Dishes are cooked in a tandoor, a clay oven used in just about every household in Pakistan.

Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street (장충동 족발 골목)

7.0Km    2019-09-26

176, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

The phenomenon of Jangchungdong Jokbal Street started 50 years ago with the opening of two Korean jokbal (steamed pig trotters) restaurants, followed by the influx of new jokbal restaurants during the late 70s and early 80s.
Today, the jokbal restaurants continue to serve one of the most sought Korean food from the main road and the alleyways of the Jangchungdong 1(il)-ga Street area.

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden (남산 야외식물원)

7.0Km    2022-12-16

323, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-3771

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden opened its doors on February 18, 1997 in Hannam-dong, where the residential complex for foreigners once stood before it was demolished in 1994. Covering an area of around 59 ㎡, it is divided into 13 themed gardens with a total 117,132 plants from 269 species. Among this diversity, 60,912 plants from 129 species are tree types and 56,220 plants from 140 species are grass types.

Hilton Tailor (힐튼양복점)

7.0Km    2016-08-19

188-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-792-1196

For over 33 years, Hilton Tailor has served prominent customers with exceptional suits and shirts. Once a customer becomes a patron, he can order shirts or suits by phone or email. Suits are tailored to fit each customer's physical shape and preferences. Trendy suits are handmade as well. Suits in Hiton Tailor are known for their comfort and durability. It is one of the most famous shops in Itaewon with prominent customers from all over the world.

G-Cosmo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지코스모 이태원)

7.0Km    2024-04-23

195, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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