Myeong-dong Street
Myeong-dong is one of the primary shopping districts in Seoul. The two main streets meet in the center of the block with one begin ... More
Myeong-dong Street
Myeong-dong is one of the primary shopping districts in Seoul. The two main streets meet in the center of the block with one beginning from Myeong-dong Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 4) and the other from Lotte Department Store at Euljiro. Many brand name shops and department stores line the streets and alleys. Common products for sale include clothes, shoes, and accessories. Unlike Namdaemun or Dongdaemun, many designer brands are sold in Myeong-dong. In addition, several major department stores have branches here, including Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore, Noon Square and M Plaza. The department stores carry many premium labels and other fashionable goods at reasonable prices.
Myeong-dong also has family restaurants, fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options. Many restaurants in Myeong-dong specialize in dongaseu (pork cutlet) and kalguksu (noodle soup). Other businesses in the area include hair salons, banks and theaters.
[Direction]
Myeongdong Station(Line 4)/明洞站(4号线) Exit number 6(6号出口)
명동역 (4호선), 6번출구
Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center
Located in the heart of Seoul, Myeong-dong is a landmark of Seoul where 6.8 million tourists visit every year. To help those visiting Myeong-dong, Myeongdong Tourist Information Center opened on the first floor of the KEB Hana Bank (Main branch) Annex. The tourist information center offers various services related to Seoul tourism like tour guides, accommodations, performance reservations, events, commemorative photographs, dealing with tourism inconvenience and other services.
Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthes ... More
Gyeongbokgung Palace(全州韩屋村)
Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace) Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces. The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasions, 1592-1598). However, all of the palace buildings were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong (1852-1919). Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond have remained relatively intact. Woldae and the sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent past sculptures of contemporary art. The National Palace Museum of Korea is located south of Heungnyemun Gate, and the National Folk Museum is located on the eastern side within Hyangwonjeong.