Guidebook for Jongno-gu

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Guidebook for Jongno-gu

Food Scene

It's a very famous and popular restaurant. Also it is very close to the place. It is very unique type even in Korea I highly recommend! 일반 삼계탕집과 차별화된 고소한 맛으로 국내외 관광객들에게 인기가 많은 토속촌입니다.
135 locals recommend
Tosokchon Samgyetang
85-1 Chebu-dong
135 locals recommend
It's a very famous and popular restaurant. Also it is very close to the place. It is very unique type even in Korea I highly recommend! 일반 삼계탕집과 차별화된 고소한 맛으로 국내외 관광객들에게 인기가 많은 토속촌입니다.
It is a rare type of restaurant, in Seoul there are lot of pizza place but not like this! Pizza and pasta menu and other menus that we cannot easily see other restaurants.
CPK Myoungdong(캘리포니아피자키친 명동점)
198 Euljiro 2(i)-ga
It is a rare type of restaurant, in Seoul there are lot of pizza place but not like this! Pizza and pasta menu and other menus that we cannot easily see other restaurants.
상당히 유명한 예약제 스시 레스토랑입니다. 맛있어요!
Ogawa
5 Dangju-dong
상당히 유명한 예약제 스시 레스토랑입니다. 맛있어요!
Burger B is my favorite burger place. Fish & chips, lots of different burgers, dishes, DRINKS!
버거비광화문점
Burger B is my favorite burger place. Fish & chips, lots of different burgers, dishes, DRINKS!
American Restaurant. =)
Shy Bana
136 Sejong-daero
American Restaurant. =)

Shopping

It is very easy to find from Gwanghwamun Station. It is smaller than Lotte DFS, but consider to be cheaper. If you have chance, compare prices with other places before you shop!
10 locals recommend
Dongwha Duty Free
149 Sejong-daero
10 locals recommend
It is very easy to find from Gwanghwamun Station. It is smaller than Lotte DFS, but consider to be cheaper. If you have chance, compare prices with other places before you shop!
Big bookstore that you can find lots of books - some are in foreign languages. Books about Korea, stationary, CD, DVD, etc.
33 locals recommend
Kyobo Book Store Gwanghwamun
1 Jong-ro
33 locals recommend
Big bookstore that you can find lots of books - some are in foreign languages. Books about Korea, stationary, CD, DVD, etc.

Everything Else

It is Myong-dong area & has a lot of stores, fun stuff. Even with Movie theater. Has Lotte DFS in the building and lots of restaurants. I walk there in 25 min from Gwanghwamun. Nice walking course!
112 locals recommend
Lotte Department Store Main
81 Namdaemun-ro
112 locals recommend
It is Myong-dong area & has a lot of stores, fun stuff. Even with Movie theater. Has Lotte DFS in the building and lots of restaurants. I walk there in 25 min from Gwanghwamun. Nice walking course!
A lot of embassies are is in Gwanghwamun Area.
10 locals recommend
U.S. Embassy in Seoul Korea
188 Sejong-daero
10 locals recommend
A lot of embassies are is in Gwanghwamun Area.
You can get all kinds of tour information from here. Maps, etc. 한국관광공사에서는 서울 및 전국의 관광정보를 얻기 용이합니다.
韓国観光公社(한국관광공사)
10 세계로
You can get all kinds of tour information from here. Maps, etc. 한국관광공사에서는 서울 및 전국의 관광정보를 얻기 용이합니다.
Organic/no-pesticides Bakery. It is close enough to us, and have organic drinks! Our favorite. 유기농/우리밀 빵집입니다.^^ 친환경 아이스크림이나 음료수도 취급해요.
광화문빵집
42 Sajik-ro 8-gil
Organic/no-pesticides Bakery. It is close enough to us, and have organic drinks! Our favorite. 유기농/우리밀 빵집입니다.^^ 친환경 아이스크림이나 음료수도 취급해요.
If you are interested in Seoul History? then you might want to see here. A lot of Korean families visit here for their kids, lots of Korean parents think this place is very educational.
34 locals recommend
Seoul Museum of History
55 Saemunan-ro
34 locals recommend
If you are interested in Seoul History? then you might want to see here. A lot of Korean families visit here for their kids, lots of Korean parents think this place is very educational.
Landmark!
9 locals recommend
Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin
172 Sejong-daero
9 locals recommend
Landmark!
Another close attraction!
중국문화원
23-1 Sajik-ro 8-gil
Another close attraction!
Closest subway station. Often has exhibition.
36 locals recommend
Gyeongbokgung (Government Complex-Seoul) station
36 locals recommend
Closest subway station. Often has exhibition.
Ehwa Women's University is becoming very popular "attraction". but I hear some mean tourists are causing trouble. Well known shopping area too!
127 locals recommend
Ewha Woman's University
127 locals recommend
Ehwa Women's University is becoming very popular "attraction". but I hear some mean tourists are causing trouble. Well known shopping area too!
Dongnimmun Gate has historical value, it is a monument for independance of Korea.
8 locals recommend
Dongnimmun
945 Hyeonjeo-dong
8 locals recommend
Dongnimmun Gate has historical value, it is a monument for independance of Korea.

Sightseeing

Enjoy the night view! Great for walking or jogging.
52 locals recommend
Cheonggyecheon Stream
291-1 Gwancheol-dong
52 locals recommend
Enjoy the night view! Great for walking or jogging.
Gwanghwamun Square is another landmark! With Gwanghwamun, it is definitely a symbol of Seoul!
170 locals recommend
Gwanghwamun Square
172 Sejong-daero
170 locals recommend
Gwanghwamun Square is another landmark! With Gwanghwamun, it is definitely a symbol of Seoul!
Seoul City hall has square that holds lots of event, and Ice rink for skate during winter. If you remember Korea's world cup fever, you might want to see this place!
55 locals recommend
Seoul City Hall
110 Sejong-daero
55 locals recommend
Seoul City hall has square that holds lots of event, and Ice rink for skate during winter. If you remember Korea's world cup fever, you might want to see this place!
I personally think every single tourist should go to Insa-dong.(even domestic tourist!) A lot of events, Traditional restaurant, cafe, arts, gifts. I enjoy to visit here as well. 30 min by MY foot.
113 locals recommend
Insadong Ssamziegil
44 Insadong 8-gil
113 locals recommend
I personally think every single tourist should go to Insa-dong.(even domestic tourist!) A lot of events, Traditional restaurant, cafe, arts, gifts. I enjoy to visit here as well. 30 min by MY foot.
Very nice walking course for tourist. Traditional houses, nice cafe, restaurants. This place is also very well-known for some Korean traditional classes and course for young couples.
62 locals recommend
Samcheongdong-gil Road
Samcheong-dong
62 locals recommend
Very nice walking course for tourist. Traditional houses, nice cafe, restaurants. This place is also very well-known for some Korean traditional classes and course for young couples.
Extreamly easy access from anywhere. only 5 min away from us! I strongly recommend here with free guided tour(check their schedule in advance). So much fun with guidance. 꼭 무료 투어 시간을 맞춰서 가세요!
814 locals recommend
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-ro
814 locals recommend
Extreamly easy access from anywhere. only 5 min away from us! I strongly recommend here with free guided tour(check their schedule in advance). So much fun with guidance. 꼭 무료 투어 시간을 맞춰서 가세요!
I recommend this place to anyone!
372 locals recommend
Insa-dong
Insa-dong
372 locals recommend
I recommend this place to anyone!
Palace near the city hall.
149 locals recommend
Deoksugung
99 Sejong-daero
149 locals recommend
Palace near the city hall.
When you are not sure where you want to go? You don't have plan? Seoul City tour bus course might be useful.
12 locals recommend
seoul tour
62-9 Taepyeongno 1(il)-ga
12 locals recommend
When you are not sure where you want to go? You don't have plan? Seoul City tour bus course might be useful.
Enjoy the view of Seoul! From Gwanghwamun, use line 5! I hope you will like the River view as well.
91 locals recommend
63 Building
50 63-ro
91 locals recommend
Enjoy the view of Seoul! From Gwanghwamun, use line 5! I hope you will like the River view as well.
It is not that popular palaces compare to others, but if you are interested in different palaces, you may want to check it out!
37 locals recommend
Gyeonghuigung
45 Saemunan-ro
37 locals recommend
It is not that popular palaces compare to others, but if you are interested in different palaces, you may want to check it out!
One of most well known temple. You can see lots of related store as well.
56 locals recommend
Jogyesa Temple
56 locals recommend
One of most well known temple. You can see lots of related store as well.
Hong dae is becoming popular these days. But personally I don't go this area during late night.
511 locals recommend
Hongik Univ. Station
511 locals recommend
Hong dae is becoming popular these days. But personally I don't go this area during late night.
I see lots of guests of mine visited this place. Has historical value.
37 locals recommend
Seodaemun Prison History Hall
251 Tongil-ro
37 locals recommend
I see lots of guests of mine visited this place. Has historical value.

Essentials

Grocery store by Korea agricultural cooperatives, so they have Korean glocery and different other area's local food.
19 locals recommend
서서울농협 하나로마트 사직점
4 Sajik-ro 8-gil
19 locals recommend
Grocery store by Korea agricultural cooperatives, so they have Korean glocery and different other area's local food.
Closes late, has more imported groceries.
7 locals recommend
지씨마트
20 Sajik-ro 8-gil
7 locals recommend
Closes late, has more imported groceries.

Arts & Culture

exhibition. play, concert, even restaurant! it has a little park, which is nice and sometimes there's event.
42 locals recommend
Sejong Center
175 Sejong-daero
42 locals recommend
exhibition. play, concert, even restaurant! it has a little park, which is nice and sometimes there's event.
I never seen anyone that says bad things about this show, at least so far. It is also in walking distance.
Nanta
I never seen anyone that says bad things about this show, at least so far. It is also in walking distance.
One of shopping area, crowded with lots of young people. =) Near the Yonsei Univ.
47 locals recommend
Sinchon station
104 신촌로
47 locals recommend
One of shopping area, crowded with lots of young people. =) Near the Yonsei Univ.

Entertainment & Activities

This is one of those park near by. has little coffee shop in there.
Sejongno Park
175 Sejong-daero
This is one of those park near by. has little coffee shop in there.