Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문) - Area information

Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문)

9.3 Km 102301 2023-03-23

288, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1842

Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed essential government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the east side of the outer wall of Seoul Fortress among eight gates. It is referred to as Dongdaemun Gate as well. The gate was constructed during King Taejo’s 5th year in 1396, remodeled during the reign of King Danjong in 1453, and was newly built in 1869 during the sixth year of King Gojong’s reign in 1869.

The gate features a hipped roof with five front and two side compartments on a two-storied building. The thin and weak bracket system supports the eaves and is excessively decorated, reflecting the construction features of the late Joseon period. Also, outside of the fortress is the half-circle-shaped Ongseong, a small wall, to protect the gate.

One of the unique factors of Heunginjimun Gate is that it is the only gate among Seoul’s eight to have Ongseong, further exhibiting the style of construction used during the late Joseon period.

Onnuri Pharmacy - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (온누리약국 종로)

9.3 Km 0 2024-04-19

1F, 293, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Jungbu Market (서울중부시장)

9.3 Km 29215 2022-09-13

35, Eulji-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-5617

At Jungbu Market, a wide assortment of dried food such as laver, seaweed, anchovies, yellow corbinas, squid, pollack, and dried filefish fillets are available at low prices. Known for both wholesale and retail sales, Jungbu Market offers goods at prices 20-30% lower than those found at other markets.

Each store only sells one or two types of seafood products, allowing for easy price comparison and top quality goods. Popular products include dried filefish fillets, laver, and Pollack. As of late, processed food has also started to make its way into the market.

Ramada Hotel Dongdaemun (라마다호텔 동대문)

9.3 Km 15307 2021-06-15

354, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2276-3500

Ramada Hotel Dongdaemun is a business hotel located in the heart of Seoul. It is located within a short walking distance from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park with many of Dongdaemun's major shopping centers close by. The hotel offers a conference room that can accommodate up to 20 people and a business center that caters to guests who are on a business trip. Guests can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi from their room.

Pildong Myeonok (필동면옥)

9.3 Km 23599 2024-03-07

26, Seoae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-2611

Pildong Myeonok specializes in authentic pyeongyang naengmyeon (pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). Their signature dish is Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles), which has a light and refreshing broth and chewy noodles. Mandu and Mandut guk (Mandu soup) are also popular dishes to go with it. Having been selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, this restaurant is a favorite among locals and tourists alike for its flavorful noodles.

Okcheon Maeun Jokbal (옥천매운족발)

9.3 Km 59 2021-03-29

23, Jong-ro 51na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-7168

This is a restaurant serving delicious spicy pork feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

Seoul Namsan Park (남산공원(서울))

9.3 Km 306420 2024-03-18

231 Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Namsan Mountain rises in the heart of Seoul at an altitude of 265 meters and has been a significant landmark since the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), leaving behind several ruins. It was heavily damaged in the early 20th century, but was partially restored in 1968 with the creation of the park. Highlights include Namsan Tower and love locks left by numerous couples. Visitors can also easily reach the top by a cable car or bus.

Ddabong House (따봉하우스)

9.3 Km 54 2021-03-27

73, Kyungheedae-ro 4-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-962-2885

This store specializes in instant tteokbokki. This restaurant's signature menu is stir-fried rice cake. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.

Haepungbuwongun Yun Taekyeong's Jaesil (해풍부원군윤택영댁재실)

9.3 Km 20393 2021-11-10

28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-5882

Haepungbuwongun Yun Taekyeong's Jaesil is a shrine house built by the father-in-law of King Sunjong of Joseon dynasty in 1906 when his daughter was proclaimed the crowned princess of Joseon and entered Changdeokgung Palace to later become Queen Sunjeong. Red pine trees salvaged from the demolition of Gyeongungung Palace were used to construct the house. It was originally located in Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, but was later restored and moved to its present location. The shrine of the house that was destroyed in 1960 was also restored.
Because the house is more of a shrine rather than residential living quarters, it has many unique features. For example, unlike other houses, it has the anchae (women’s quarters) located across from sarangbang (men’s quarters) with daecheong (living room) positioned between them.

Olive Young - Jungnang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 중랑점)

9.3 Km 0 2024-06-28

6, Mangu-ro 32-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

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