Guidebook for Jung-gu
Food Scene
“It is most famous Korean food restaurant in Dongdaemun area. The restaurant ranked #1 Since 2015.
19 locals recommend
골목집황포돛배
27 Eulji-ro 44-gil“It is most famous Korean food restaurant in Dongdaemun area. The restaurant ranked #1 Since 2015.
Drinks & Nightlife
“Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for local youth and a fascinating place to walk around. These unique places plus the cultural events, street performances, and festivals held here make Hongdae an area that is always packed with people and excitement.
511 locals recommend
Hongik Univ. Station
“Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for local youth and a fascinating place to walk around. These unique places plus the cultural events, street performances, and festivals held here make Hongdae an area that is always packed with people and excitement.
Sightseeing
“A lot of restaurants, shopping markets, various events & shows. The place just have everything for the tourists.
624 locals recommend
Myeong-dong
Myeong-dong“A lot of restaurants, shopping markets, various events & shows. The place just have everything for the tourists.
Parks & Nature
“Cheonggyecheon-ro, symbolizing the harmony of the past and future, has more than twenty beautiful bridges that cross the stream. The Rhythmic Wall Stream, lined with fine marble and sculptures, and Palseokdam adorn Cheonggyecheon Stream.
21 locals recommend
Cheonggyecheon-ro
“Cheonggyecheon-ro, symbolizing the harmony of the past and future, has more than twenty beautiful bridges that cross the stream. The Rhythmic Wall Stream, lined with fine marble and sculptures, and Palseokdam adorn Cheonggyecheon Stream.
Arts & Culture
“Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display. There are about 100 galleries in the area and you can see every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center. ”
372 locals recommend
Insa-dong
Insa-dong“Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display. There are about 100 galleries in the area and you can see every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center. ”
Shopping
“It is one of the biggest shopping town in South Korea! Also, the area has a great view at the night time.
237 locals recommend
Dongdaemun Market
18-221 Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga“It is one of the biggest shopping town in South Korea! Also, the area has a great view at the night time.
Entertainment & Activities
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is a blend of traditional buildings, relics and cutting-edge modern multicultural facilities.
Seoul Fortress, Igansumun Water Gate (floodgate channeling water from Namsan Mountain to Cheonggyecheon Stream and Seoul Fortress), Dongdaemun History Hall, the Dongdaemun Excavation Site, Dongdaemun Sports Memorial Hall, Event Hall, and Design Gallery can all be found at the DDP.
357 locals recommend
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is a blend of traditional buildings, relics and cutting-edge modern multicultural facilities.
Seoul Fortress, Igansumun Water Gate (floodgate channeling water from Namsan Mountain to Cheonggyecheon Stream and Seoul Fortress), Dongdaemun History Hall, the Dongdaemun Excavation Site, Dongdaemun Sports Memorial Hall, Event Hall, and Design Gallery can all be found at the DDP.