Guidebook for Jung-gu
Sightseeing
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-roGyeongbokgung Palace was the main palace of Chosun Dynasty.
Deokstgung is one of the main palaces of Chosun Dynasty. It has interesting early modern buildings and municipal museum inside of it. The stone-wall alley street along the palace has very scenic charms so I'd suggest you try walking along the street.
149 locals recommend
Deoksugung
99 Sejong-daeroDeokstgung is one of the main palaces of Chosun Dynasty. It has interesting early modern buildings and municipal museum inside of it. The stone-wall alley street along the palace has very scenic charms so I'd suggest you try walking along the street.
It's the iconic tower on top of the mountain in the middle of Seoul CDB - you can get to it with cable car.
686 locals recommend
N Seoul Tower
It's the iconic tower on top of the mountain in the middle of Seoul CDB - you can get to it with cable car.
It's Seoul City Hall. There are two structures - the old modern building used to be the city hall building but is now turned into a public library, while the glass structure behind it is now the official city hall. They have a very large ground in front of it and sometimes they have outdoor activities, concerts or ice-skating(in the winter) - sort of like Hôtel de Ville in Paris so you might want to check it out.
55 locals recommend
Seoul City Hall
110 Sejong-daeroIt's Seoul City Hall. There are two structures - the old modern building used to be the city hall building but is now turned into a public library, while the glass structure behind it is now the official city hall. They have a very large ground in front of it and sometimes they have outdoor activities, concerts or ice-skating(in the winter) - sort of like Hôtel de Ville in Paris so you might want to check it out.
Completed in 1893, Yakhyeon Church was the first Catholic Church to be ever built in Korea. After decades of prosecution, Emperor Gojong finally allowed Christianity in 1886 after signing Traite d'Amitie et de Commerce Entre la France et la Coree with France.
It was spearheaded by French Priest E. G. Coste and being one of the first western-style building was a point of interest for people in late Chosun Dynasty.
11 locals recommend
Yakhyeon Catholic Church
447-1 Cheongpa-roCompleted in 1893, Yakhyeon Church was the first Catholic Church to be ever built in Korea. After decades of prosecution, Emperor Gojong finally allowed Christianity in 1886 after signing Traite d'Amitie et de Commerce Entre la France et la Coree with France.
It was spearheaded by French Priest E. G. Coste and being one of the first western-style building was a point of interest for people in late Chosun Dynasty.
Shopping
Lotte Mart is a big chain shopping mall like Walmart for groceries and many essential item,
186 locals recommend
Lotte Mart
405 Hangang-daeroLotte Mart is a big chain shopping mall like Walmart for groceries and many essential item,
Shinsegae is one of the biggest department stores located in Myeongdong area.
20 locals recommend
Shinsegae Duty Free
77 Toegye-roShinsegae is one of the biggest department stores located in Myeongdong area.
Lotte Department Store is one of the biggest department stores located in Myeongdong area
112 locals recommend
Lotte Department Store Main
81 Namdaemun-roLotte Department Store is one of the biggest department stores located in Myeongdong area
ABC마트 GS 명동중앙점
12 Myeongdong 8-gilBest place to buy shoes of many brands!
Namdaemun Market
21 Namdaemunsijang-gilIt's one of the major traditional markets!
Getting Around
It's the main subway/transit station. You can take a AREX(Airport Railroad Express) to ICN/GMP or other cities within Korea such as Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, and Gyeongju.
174 locals recommend
Seoul Station
405 Hangang-daero It's the main subway/transit station. You can take a AREX(Airport Railroad Express) to ICN/GMP or other cities within Korea such as Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, and Gyeongju.
It has two lines - Line 1 and 2. You can use it to go to Myeongdong(Ulgiro-1-ga), Hongdae or Jamsil(Lotte World)
36 locals recommend
City Hall station
It has two lines - Line 1 and 2. You can use it to go to Myeongdong(Ulgiro-1-ga), Hongdae or Jamsil(Lotte World)
Parks & Nature
Seosomun Historic Park is the scenic park for quick resting and walk. The location of Seosomun Park is a historic location where as being right outside the walled gate, it was the place of large markets and for such reasons the site of execution to get mass attention in a way familiar to Place de la Concorde in Paris. It was the site where lots of Christians were executed in late 19C when Christianity was first introduced to Korea. It's currently being renovated into Seosomun Historic and Cultural Museum. To be completed in late '17, if you are a Christian or interested in the historic transportation of Chosun Dynasty in late 19th to 20th Century, it's a must-visit site :)
Seosomun Park
5 Chilpae-roSeosomun Historic Park is the scenic park for quick resting and walk. The location of Seosomun Park is a historic location where as being right outside the walled gate, it was the place of large markets and for such reasons the site of execution to get mass attention in a way familiar to Place de la Concorde in Paris. It was the site where lots of Christians were executed in late 19C when Christianity was first introduced to Korea. It's currently being renovated into Seosomun Historic and Cultural Museum. To be completed in late '17, if you are a Christian or interested in the historic transportation of Chosun Dynasty in late 19th to 20th Century, it's a must-visit site :)
Completed in May, 2017, this decades-old overhead bridge has been transformed an overhead park called Seoullo 7017 in the central Seoul similar to High Line Park in New York.
44 locals recommend
Seoullo 7017
122-14 Bongnaedong 2(i)-gaCompleted in May, 2017, this decades-old overhead bridge has been transformed an overhead park called Seoullo 7017 in the central Seoul similar to High Line Park in New York.
This is a beautiful stream starting from near Gwanghwamoon Station to Dongdaemun.
This is one of the must-vsit places in Seoul
28 locals recommend
Cheonggye Plaza
148 Seorin-dongThis is a beautiful stream starting from near Gwanghwamoon Station to Dongdaemun.
This is one of the must-vsit places in Seoul
Food Scene
Kkanbu Chicken
Great place to try Korean-style chicken and beer :)
뚝심한우 (시청점)
Tongil-roKorean-style Steak place - upscale and delicious,
Essentials
The office center if you need to print papers or do other things.
킨코스코리아 남대문센터 (Kinko's Namdaemun Center)
4-2 Bongnaedong 1(il)-ga The office center if you need to print papers or do other things.
Seoul Taepyeongro post office
Post Office near the apartment
Arts & Culture
A Well-known South Korean non-verbal comedy show that incorporates traditional samul nori rhythm.
11 locals recommend
Myeongdong NANTA Theater
26 Myeongdong-gilA Well-known South Korean non-verbal comedy show that incorporates traditional samul nori rhythm.
As one of the two major performing center in Seoul, it always has many top-rated shows and performances
42 locals recommend
Sejong Center
175 Sejong-daeroAs one of the two major performing center in Seoul, it always has many top-rated shows and performances