37.548127.0811儿童大公园(儿童大公园)(Children's Grand Park Metro station is close by),☏ +82 2-450-9311.05:00-22:00.Neung-dong, Gwangjin-gu. The park was opened in 1973. The park has a zoo, amusement facilities and restaurants. To get there, simply take the subway to Children's Grand Park on line 7. Avoid the weekends as it can get very crowded.(updated May 2015)
37.529308127.0694222纛岛汉江公园(纛岛游乐园),Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu,☏ +82 2-3780-0521.24 hours a day.You can take a walk and have a picnic.(updated Dec 2022)
37.537002127.0729633乐天影院(乐天影院 建大入口店),262, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu(in the Lotte Department Store building),☏ +82 2-1544-8855.The movie theater is easily accessible. There is also a food court next to the movie theater.(updated Dec 2023)
37.5796126.9774景福宫游览,161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu,☏ +82-2-3700-3900.Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and largest of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heart of the newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace), Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.(updated Oct 2025)
37.51758127.086725汉江公园骑行与散步,65 Hangaram-ro, Songpa District.You can rent a bike at Han River Park near Ttukseom and Achasan Mountain and ride along the riverside or enjoy a quiet walk.(updated Oct 2025)
37.5826126.9836传统工艺体验中心(传统工艺体验馆),24-5, Bukchon-ro 12-gil, Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu,☏ +82 2-741-2148.Located within Bukchon Hanok Village, the Traditional Crafts Experience Center is a place where you can experience traditional crafts firsthand. You can participate in various programs without reservation, and you can experience various things such as making accessories with traditional patterns and Korean paper crafts.(updated Oct 2025)
东大门市场37.5745127.037871东大门.An enormous fashion shopping district with 24 large department store-like buildings such as Doota, Migliore, and APM, each with 2-17 stories of trendy shops and stalls grouped together so customers can shop efficiently and save time. This market is of equal historical significance to Namdaemun market, with the obvious difference being Dongdaemun's modernity. Historically, Dongdaemun was a nightmarket, open from 01:00 to 13:00 the following day; now it opens midday, but still remains active well into the early morning, with many shops finally closing around 08:00. Some stores are open for 24 hours. Come on Friday or Saturday night to see Dongdaemun at its most hectic, with huge crowds of thousands flooding the streets hunting for their next bargain. The energy is almost palpable.
37.535818127.0957712Techno Mart (江边店),546-4 Guui 3(sam)-dong, Gwangjin-gu(next to Gangbyeon St).There are two Techno Marts in Seoul: the original at Gangbyeon station, and the new store at Sindorim station. Both complexes house over 2,000 stores across eight floors that sell a variety of high-tech products. From electrical appliances to computers, you will find everything you need. The first floor has cosmetics, accessories, and stationeries. The second and third floors comprise Korean-made electrical goods, while the fourth and fifth floors sell foreign-made electrical appliances. The sixth floor sells cell phones and their accessories. Computers are sold on the seventh, and on the eighth music and DVDs. Aside from all the high-tech gadgetry, there are over a dozen restaurants on the 9th floor, and a cineplex and arcade on the 10th.
37.567547127.0057483东大门设计广场 (DDP)(DDP),281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu,☏ +82 2-2153-0000.10:00-20:00 everday.DDP is famous for holding various exhibitions and festivals and for holding Seoul Art Week and Seoul Fashion Week every year. Dongdaemun is a region of Seoul called the 'Mecca of Fashion' and is well known for its cool architecture constructure. At night, the lights turn on and you can see the beautiful architecture.(updated Sep 2023)
37.539127.0712144乐天百货店(乐天百货店 建大Star City店),92, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu,☏ +82 2-1577-0001.10:30-22:00.A department store in the KU area. It is very accessible and crowded.(updated Dec 2023)
建国大学食街 at 50-9 Hwayang-dong, is crowded with students from nearby universities, Konkuk University and Sejong University, as well as young people in their late teens and early 20s. It's a younger crowd than Myeongdong and Itaewon.
圣水咖啡街 at Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, was created by a group of young people in a converted industrial complex. The street is filled with delicious coffee and sweets, as well as hip fashion shops and restaurants.
君子风味街 is a street of flavors located in Gunja Station. It is especially famous for the spears and dae-chang that Hwasa of Korean girl group Mamaw ate.
汉江路边摊 is a street lined with food stalls at a riverside station. It's a great place to grab a bite to eat and a drink.
37.554127.1091Pizza Hill(披萨山)(close to the Walker Hill hotel in Gwangjin-gu),☏ +82 2-450-4699.An excellent pizzeria. As its name implies, the restaurant has a lovely view of Seoul on top of a hill and prices higher than the hill it sits on. Worth a visit if you hit it big at the nearby casino.
37.553457127.0793142Shinto Buli 떡볶이(新土佛伊 辣炒年糕 总店),42, Jayang-ro 43-gil, Gwangjin-gu,☏ +82 2-457-2475.11:00-19:00.Tteokbokki, a Korean dish, is delicious here. It's spicy, so be careful.(updated Oct 2023)
37.553457127.0793143Ewha 饺子(梨花饺子),278-1, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu,☏ +82 2-455-3486.11:00-19:00(break time: 14:00 ~ 17:00).This is the most famous dumpling restaurant in Gwangjin-gu. It sells out early almost every day, so it's best to get there when it opens.₩6,000.(updated Oct 2023)
37.55521127.0747454YIYIYO(이이요),6, Neungdong-ro 32-gil, Gwangjin-gu,☏ +82 2-3437-2225.12:00-22:00 (break: 14:10-17:00).A restaurant that serves sashimi, sushi, and rice bowls. There's always a wait, so I recommend getting there early to get on the waiting list and snapping photos at the selfie shop next door.(updated Oct 2023)
37.545375127.0811625Seobukmyeonok(西岳面屋),80-47 Guui-dong, Gwangjin-gu,☏ +82 2-457-8319.11:00-19:30 (last order at 19:00).It specializes in Pyongyang noodles, a North Korean-style cold noodle.(updated Oct 2023)
37.543368127.0707246Mibundang(米分堂 广津店),12-42 Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu,☏ +82 070-5103-9794.11:00-21:00 (break: 15:00-17:00, last order at 20:30).A place that sells rice noodles. It feels like a mix between Korea and Japan.(updated Oct 2023)
37.546752127.0731372Jazzy Lounge,111-25, Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu,☏ +82 507-1421-1998.18:00-01:00.A bar where you can enjoy cocktails with live entertainment.(updated Dec 2023)
37.540739127.0695863Slowtown Brewery(느린마을 酒厂),2F, 7-12, Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu,☏ +82 507-1315-6365.17:00-23:30.It's a Korean-style bar that serves makgeolli, a Korean liquor, as well as sueyuk and seafood pajeon.(updated Dec 2023)
37.555644127.1109891Grand Walkerhill Seoul(former Sheraton),177 Wakerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu,☏ +82 2-455-5000,reservations@walkerhill.com.Luxury hotel famous for its casino, swimming pool and seasonal dance parties. Populated with a lively crowd of regular expats.
37.555127.1112Vista Walkerhill Seoul(formerly W Seoul),177 Walkerhill-ro Gwangjin-Gu,☏ +82 2-455-5000,reservations@walkerhill.com.Trendy boutique hotel in Seoul. Has a good Sunday brunch buffet with two seatings at 11:00 and 13:30.At least ₩140,000/person.
37.546385127.0664094The Classic 500 Pentaz,The Classic 500, 90 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu,☏ +82 02-2218-5000.A landmark in Gwangjin-gu, this residential-style hotel offers the highest level of service.(updated Dec 2023)
37.581764127.0434485Hotel The Designers Cheongnyangni(Hotel The Designers Cheongnyangni),226, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Dongdaemun-Gu,☏ +82 0507-1485-3318.Check-in: 15:00-00:00, check-out: 12:00.Hotel The Designers Cheongnyangni is conveniently located 656 feet from Exit 4 of Cheongnyangni Subway Station (Line 1 and Gyeongui-Jungang Line). This modern hotel houses an in-house restaurant and 80 stylish guest rooms. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Each of the 80 rooms is fitted with a TV with cable channels, a fridge and an electric kettle. Private bathroom has a bath, a shower and a toilet with electronic bidet. Extras include bottled water and a hairdryer. The hotel serves daily complimentary breakfast buffet at the in-house restaurant. The hotel also provides 24-hour front desk services. From the hotel, the lively Dongdaemun shopping district is a 10-minute subway ride west on Line 1. Gyeongdong Market is 0.6 mi west and Hongreung Arboretum is 0.9 mi north of the hotel. Incheon International Airport is an hour’s drive away.(updated Dec 2023)
37.562301127.0567966Golden City Hotel Dongdaemun(Golden City Hotel Dongdaemun),377, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun- Gu, Dongdaemun-Gu(5 minutes’ walk from Janghanpyeong Subway Station (Line 5)).Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00.Golden City Hotel Dongdaemun offers modern guestrooms with free WiFi and on-site parking. Dongdaemun shopping area is a 25-minute drive, while Myeongdong is a 30-minute drive from the hotel. Each room here is equipped a TV, a fridge and a work desk. The private bathroom features a walk-in shower and a hairdryer Guests can purchase simple necessities at the 24-hour convenience store on the ground floor. Semi-buffet breakfast is served daily at the restaurant on the basement floor.(updated Dec 2023)