Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)
10.0Km 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.
Arko Arts Theater (아르코예술극장)
10.0Km 2021-04-16
7, Daehak-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-0007
Opened on April 1, 1981, Arko Arts Theater’s mission statement is to “boost performance art, obtain performance space to promote its popularity among the public, and support stages to pure art organizations facing financial difficulties." As the center of performance art, the theater also began to attract a slew of small theaters and has played a pivotal role in promoting performance art and populating Dongsung-dong with artists. The theater offers a large hall, small hall, multipurpose studio space, and practice room.
![G-Cosmo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지코스모 이태원)](http://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/47/2878447_image2_1.jpg)
G-Cosmo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지코스모 이태원)
10.0Km 2024-04-23
195, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
-
Modern Nulang Central City Branch (모던눌랑 센트럴시티점)
10.0Km 2025-12-02
205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6282-5005
Setting a romantic and modern atmosphere, Modern Nulang is a Chinese restaurant inspired by the "New Woman" concept from Shanghai's modern history. The restaurant’s design reflects Shanghai’s modern culture in the 1930s, portraying itself as a place that sets trends and is frequented by intelligent, sophisticated women. Decorative elements like a train platform, murals, and antique décor are scattered throughout the space, capturing the aesthetic essence of that era. Even the food served here stays true to the concept, presented in an elegant and romantic fashion. Signature menu items include Modern Nulang Shanghai Roll Platter, Braised Pork Belly with Chinese Buns, and Mint Lime Shrimp.
Texas de Brazil Central City Branch (텍사스 데 브라질 센트럴시티점)
10.0Km 2025-12-02
205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6282-5000
Located in Seocho-gu, Texas de Brazil Central City Branch offers 15 different types of churrasco—traditional Brazilian steak barbecue—and 50 varieties of Brazilian dishes. Churrasco refers to meat skewered on a 1.2-meter-long stick and grilled over hard charcoal, making it tender and juicy. The carver also comes to the guest’s table to slice—or "carve"—the meat portions according to the guest’s request. Not only is the food served here a treat for the palate, but for the eyes as well.
English
한국어
日本語
中文(简体)
Deutsch
Français
Español
Русский
