Guidebook for Jongno-gu
Sightseeing
Gyeonghuigung
45 Saemunan-roSeodaemun Prison History Hall
251 Tongil-roGyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-roThe guard changing ceremony takes place at 11am.
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Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard-Changing Ceremony
The guard changing ceremony takes place at 11am.
UNESCO site - the only palace in Seoul that is awarded this recognition. The secret garden of Changdeokgung is amazing.
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Changdeokgung
99 Yulgok-roUNESCO site - the only palace in Seoul that is awarded this recognition. The secret garden of Changdeokgung is amazing.
Bukchon Hanok Village
66 Bukchon-roOpen stream from Joseon period. This stream was restored after the war. It is a lovely walk especially in the evening times. The stream leads to Dongdaemun. Along the stream, there are sightseeing and famous markets.
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Cheonggyecheon Stream
291-1 Gwancheol-dongOpen stream from Joseon period. This stream was restored after the war. It is a lovely walk especially in the evening times. The stream leads to Dongdaemun. Along the stream, there are sightseeing and famous markets.
The legend king of korea from Joseon dynasty. A MUST-see.
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세종대왕 동상 Statue of Sejong the Great
172 Sejong-daeroThe legend king of korea from Joseon dynasty. A MUST-see.
Jeongdong-Gil
30-1 Jeong-dongA beautiful walk along the Deoksugong palace walls.
Parks & Nature
Seoul City Wall Trail
622-83 Changsin-dong It leads up to inwang san mountain. Splendid view
Sajik Park
5 Sajik-ro 9-gilYeouido Hangang Park
330 Yeouidong-roIcon of Seoul. You can take a bus or hike up the park. Stunning view of seoul, you can see Gangnam from the viewing deck
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N Seoul Tower
Icon of Seoul. You can take a bus or hike up the park. Stunning view of seoul, you can see Gangnam from the viewing deck
Getting Around
To go to Line 5 (purple line) Gwanghwamun (1 station, 2mins) and the other direction goes towards Yeouido island (20mins).
To go to Hongae, change at Chungmuro station (1 station) to Green line to Hongik University (total 14mins)
Seodaemun Station
To go to Line 5 (purple line) Gwanghwamun (1 station, 2mins) and the other direction goes towards Yeouido island (20mins).
To go to Hongae, change at Chungmuro station (1 station) to Green line to Hongik University (total 14mins)
Yeongcheon Traditional Market station
Buses to seoul station, myeongdong
Dongnimmun station
To go to Line 2 (orange line) - gyongbokgong station and to Gangnam area
Essentials
They have street foods, local produces, supermarket, Local prices - (e.g. gimbap is 2000won - usual places is 3000won)
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Yeongcheon Traditional Market station
They have street foods, local produces, supermarket, Local prices - (e.g. gimbap is 2000won - usual places is 3000won)
Shopping
Immediate tax refund and best place to get Korean snacks, beauty products, and souvenirs
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Lotte Mart
405 Hangang-daeroImmediate tax refund and best place to get Korean snacks, beauty products, and souvenirs
Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
405 Hangang-daeroImmediate tax refund for tourists
Immediate tax refund in many stores and have good discount for tourists
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Lotte Department Store Main
81 Namdaemun-roImmediate tax refund in many stores and have good discount for tourists
Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center
124 Toegye-roClothing, accessories, beauty products
Main Street for buying Korean popular Brands products like Primera, Moonshot, Innisfree, Nature Republic, Clio, and the list goes on. They have good promotions and usually have at least 1 staff in the shop who speaks Mandarin Chinese.
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Myeong-Dong market
8-3 Chungmuro 2(i)-gaMain Street for buying Korean popular Brands products like Primera, Moonshot, Innisfree, Nature Republic, Clio, and the list goes on. They have good promotions and usually have at least 1 staff in the shop who speaks Mandarin Chinese.
The locals go to this area for shopping. Great prices.
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Hongdae Shopping Street
365-8 Seogyo-dongThe locals go to this area for shopping. Great prices.
Express Bus Terminal station
Underground shopping
Fashion mall it’s 24 hours. There’s tax refund for tourists
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Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Fashion mall it’s 24 hours. There’s tax refund for tourists
Arts & Culture
서울역사박물관.김구집무실(경교장)
Jeongdong Theater
43 Jeongdong-gilKing Sejong the Great Memorial Hall station
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
198 Sejong-daeroInsadong Maru
35-4 Insadong-gilKorean traditional Temples
Food Scene
Hanokjib
12 Tongil-ro 9-gilFamous for their braised pork and kimchi stew, very local vibe
Maple Tree House
26 이태원로27가길Korean bbq known for their beef and pork belly
Plant Café & Kitchen
Vegetarian!
Braised chicken stew. Amazing taste when you add crispy rice and mix it. This outlet is also available in Hongdae
Andong Jimdak
3 Myeongnyun 10-gilBraised chicken stew. Amazing taste when you add crispy rice and mix it. This outlet is also available in Hongdae
Hanok converted into cafe in the outlet in gyeongbokgong palace area, clean and classic design with vintage korea pictures. They make rice scones.
Tartine Bakery Seoul
22 Hannam-daero 18-gilHanok converted into cafe in the outlet in gyeongbokgong palace area, clean and classic design with vintage korea pictures. They make rice scones.
Tugged in a corner of the cafe street, the owner went to Ecole Lenotre Paris to learn his baking skills!
Astarte&relax
69-3 Jahamun-ro 7-gilTugged in a corner of the cafe street, the owner went to Ecole Lenotre Paris to learn his baking skills!
Tteuran
17-35 Supyo-ro 28-gilTraditional Korean teahouse
Korean fast food 24hr. They have local tasting burgers like bulgogi burger, hashbrown cheese beef burger. Worth a try.
Lotteria Jonggak Stn.
68 Jong-roKorean fast food 24hr. They have local tasting burgers like bulgogi burger, hashbrown cheese beef burger. Worth a try.
Mom's Touch
62-1 Jong-roSome prefer Mom’s touch over Lotteria. Fried chicken is available here too.
Korean all baked crispy fried chicken. I find it amazing how it could be baked and still crispy.
Oppa dak chicken
21 Myeongdong 7-gilKorean all baked crispy fried chicken. I find it amazing how it could be baked and still crispy.
Kyochon Chicken
Korean fried chicken. Try sweet and spicy red sauce or soy sauce.
Korean style bread toast. I like their Double cheese hashbrown toast.
Isaac Toast Myeongdong Cathedral
3-11 Myeong-dongKorean style bread toast. I like their Double cheese hashbrown toast.
Korean bingsu. My favourite choice is Injeonmi layered between shaved ice topped with red beans, dates, almonds, and chewy rice cakes.
Korean tea and time
244 Sangam-dongKorean bingsu. My favourite choice is Injeonmi layered between shaved ice topped with red beans, dates, almonds, and chewy rice cakes.