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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• Myeongdong Cathedral

  The cathedral of the Archdiocese of Seoul, located in the heart of Myeongdong. Reflect on the history of religion and democratization in modern Korea.

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• Youngnak Church

  A Presbyterian Church of Korea congregation established in 1945. Its downtown sanctuary is also connected to sites in modern Korean history.

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• Seoul City Wall

  The walls and gates that once surrounded Hanyang, the capital of Joseon. Follow the section through Jung-gu to explore the old city wall scenery.

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• Gwanghuimun Gate

  A gate on the southeastern side of the Seoul City Wall, also known as Namsomun. Its restored gate pavilion and arched entrance offer a glimpse of the old city wall.

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• Namsan Cable Car

  A tourist cable car running from Hoehyeon-dong to near the summit of Namsan Mountain. Look out over the forested mountain and downtown Seoul from the cabin.

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• Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall

  A history memorial in Namsan Park dedicated to Ahn Jung-geun. Explore exhibitions about his life and activities.

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• National Theater of Korea

  A national performing arts venue on the slopes of Namsan Mountain. See a performance and enjoy a cultural outing near the surrounding forest paths.

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• Namsangol Hanok Village

  A village of restored hanok houses gathered in a traditional garden on the slopes of Namsan Mountain. Explore the hanok homes, Cheonugak Pavilion, and Seoul Millennium Time Capsule Plaza.

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• Dongdaemun Fashion Town Special Tourist Zone

  A shopping area around Gwanghui-dong and Euljiro, with fashion markets and shopping buildings. Explore the lively clothing trade district in downtown Seoul.

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• Pyeonghwa Market

  One of the clothing wholesale markets around Dongdaemun and Cheonggyecheon. Explore the long-established Dongdaemun clothing district.

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• Dongdaemun Grilled Fish Alley

  An alley in the Dongdaemun area lined with restaurants serving grilled fish. Experience the lively food scene around the old market district.

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• Dongdaemun History and Culture Park

  A history and culture themed park on the former site of Dongdaemun Stadium. Stroll among excavated sections of the city wall and stone artifacts.

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• Gwanghui-dong Central Asian Street

  A street in Gwanghui-dong lined with Central Asian shops and restaurants. Walk among shops and food from different regions.

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• Culture Station Seoul 284

  A cultural space housed in the former Seoul Station building. Explore exhibitions and cultural events inside the historic station.

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• Seoullo 7017

  A former elevated road transformed into a pedestrian park. Walk among downtown buildings and look out over the area around Seoul Station.

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• Seosomun Shrine History Museum

  A museum with exhibitions on the history of the martyrdom site outside Seosomun Gate and on Korean Catholicism. Explore exhibition and memorial spaces that preserve the memory of the site.

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• Yakhyeon Catholic Church

  This historic Catholic church and martyrdom site is in Jung-gu. Explore the history of early Korean Catholicism and modern church architecture.

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• Deoksugung Palace

  This downtown palace holds the history of the Joseon dynasty and the Korean Empire. Walk among its traditional halls and Western-style buildings.

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• Jungmyeongjeon Hall

  This modern building was built as a detached hall of Deoksugung Palace. The Eulsa Treaty was signed here, making it a place to explore an important moment in the history of the Korean Empire.

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• Seoul Cathedral of the Anglican Church of Korea

  Located in Jeong-dong, this is the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Seoul. Explore its Neo-Romanesque architecture and interior.

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• National Land Development Exhibition Hall

  This exhibition hall focuses on the development of Korea's land and transportation. Explore how the country's cities and infrastructure have changed over time.

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• Junghwajeon Hall

  The main hall of Deoksugung Palace, Junghwajeon hosted state ceremonies and court audiences. Explore the palace grounds and see how the Korean Empire's royal palace was arranged.

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• MMCA Deoksugung

  This branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is inside Deoksugung Palace. View exhibitions focused on modern Korean art.

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• Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun Main Branch

  The main branch of the Seoul Museum of Art presents modern and contemporary art exhibitions. You can also see the facade of the former Supreme Court building and its outdoor courtyard.

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• Pai Chai Hakdang History Museum

  Explore the history and artifacts of Pai Chai Hakdang, an early modern Korean educational institution. Discover the legacy of modern education in the Jeong-dong area.

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• Seoul Plaza

  This downtown plaza is in front of Seoul City Hall. Its wide, open space hosts public events and offers views of central Seoul.

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• Wongudan Altar

  This historic site was built for state rituals during the Korean Empire. Explore the altar and related buildings that remain in the heart of the city.

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• Sewoon Shopping Center

  This group of downtown commercial buildings stretches from Jongno-gu to Jung-gu. Explore a long-standing shopping area filled with electronics and technology shops.

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• Seoul Animation Center

  This cultural center offers comic collections and hands-on activities related to animation and characters. It also runs educational programs for children and teenagers.

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• Bank of Korea Money Museum

  Explore the history of money and exhibitions about the Bank of Korea. Discover Korean currency culture in a modern-era building in the city center.

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Scenes of the area

• Old markets and a modern cityscape.
• Two cathedrals on the hill in Myeong-dong
• The southeastern fortress wall and Gwanghuimun Gate
• Walking trails and views on the slopes of Namsan Mountain
• Dongdaemun markets and food alleys
• The old Dongdaemun site and Central Asian Street
• Traces of modern history around Seoul Station
• Palaces and religious architecture in Jeong-dong
• The main hall of Deoksugung Palace and an art museum
• From City Hall to Sewoon Arcade
• Cultural spaces in Hoehyeon

Nearby areas

• Jongno-guNext door
• Yongsan-guNext door
• Seongdong-guNext door
• Seodaemun-guNext door
• Mapo-guNext door