Places to visit in Jung-gu

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• Dongdaemun Special Tourist Zone

  The Dongdaemun shopping district is packed with wholesale clothing markets, shopping malls, and traditional markets. Old market lanes meet the modern surroundings of DDP.

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• Myeongdong Special Tourist Zone

  This central Seoul shopping street is packed with shops and restaurants. From the main streets, step into smaller alleys to find a quieter atmosphere around Myeongdong Cathedral.

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• Seoul Station

  This is a major transport hub where railways and subways meet. Around the station, you can also find places to walk, including the old Seoul Station building and Seoullo 7017.

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• Deoksugung Stone Wall Road and Jeongdong-gil

  Modern-era buildings and cultural venues line the paths along Deoksugung's stone wall. Enjoy the tree shade and the atmosphere of old buildings on a walk through the city.

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• Dongdaemun Design Plaza

  This cultural complex is known for its flowing, curved silver exterior. Explore the exhibition spaces and plazas inside and out, then continue your walk through the Dongdaemun shopping district.

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• Namsan Park

  This park surrounds Namsan Mountain in the heart of downtown Seoul. Walk along the forest paths and around the city walls, then look out over the city from higher up.

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• Bukchang-dong Food Alley

  Restaurants line this alley between City Hall and Sungnyemun Gate. It is a convenient place to find a meal before or after a city walk or a visit to Deoksugung Palace.

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• Namdaemun Market

  This large traditional market is close to Sungnyemun Gate. Explore the different lanes for clothing, household goods, and food.

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• In Front of Seoul Metropolitan Council

  This is the Sejong-daero area in front of the Seoul Metropolitan Council building. Explore it as a pedestrian route connecting Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza, and Jeongdong-gil.

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• Sungnyemun Gate

  This was the main southern gate of Hanyang's city walls and is also known as Namdaemun. Take a look at the wooden pavilion atop its stone base, then continue on foot to nearby Namdaemun Market.

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