Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Jung-gu, South Korea

September 13, 2021 Timmy Ribble

Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
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1. Dongdaemun History Museum

281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04566 South Korea +82 2-2153-0200 http://m.museum.seoul.kr/m/annex/dongdaemun.jsp
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Dongdaemun History Museum

2. Myeongdong Shopping Street

Jung-gu, Seoul South Korea
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Myeongdong Shopping Street

Reviewed By SOLARIZEDCHERRY - Singapore, Singapore

Love love love Myeongdong. You can go crazy shopping here haha so much good food and cosmetics!! Must try: - Aori Ramen - Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong - BHC Chicken Must go: - SPAO - All the cosmetic shops (hahaha)

3. Myeong-dong Cathedral

74 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04537 South Korea +82 2-774-1784 [email protected] http://www.mdsd.or.kr/
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Myeong-dong Cathedral

Reviewed By auggie_aj - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Myeongdong Cathedral or Cathedral Church of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception is one of the oldest catholic churches built in Seoul, South Korea. It was completed in the year 1898 and has a gothic design. The highest Roman Catholic prelate resides here. The church has high towers which was controversial during the construction. It is located at a walking distance of Myeongdong metro & Euljiro 3 ga metro stations.

4. Jeongdong Observatory

15, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu Seosomun Annex 13F, Seoul 04515 South Korea http://korean1.visitkorea.or.kr/kor/bz15/where/where_main_search.jsp?cid=2015800
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Jeongdong Observatory

Reviewed By sms405 - Shanghai, China

I walked past this Seoul City Hall Seosomun building and curiosity made me go inside and up to the 13the floor. The view of Jeongdong in this observatory is awesome. It seems like you don't have to buy any beverage or dessert in the cafe inside to see the view. I walked in and looked at the view and took pictures. There are also historical pictures of the area in a nearby small room and a brochure to tell you the history of this place. It is not on the main path of things to see, but it is definitely worth checking out.

5. Seoul Anglican Cathedral

15, Sejong-daero 21-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04519 South Korea
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Seoul Anglican Cathedral

6. Deoksugung

99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 04519 South Korea +82 2-771-9951 http://www.deoksugung.go.kr
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Deoksugung

This mid-15th-century palace houses the Royal Museum.

Reviewed By MsCarefreeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore

Deoksugung is the only palace in Seoul where you can experience being a Royal Palace Chief Gatekeeper and take an active part in the Changing of Royal Guards Ceremony (not just as a spectator). Unlike other palaces, you can also enter the palace grounds at night to enjoy a moonlit stroll. Currently, an exhibition of costumes and accessories from the K-drama Mr. Sunshine is being held in the palace. Beyond the palace, you can explore the historic neighborhood and the famous Stonewall Walkway along the palace walls. You can find film locations from K-dramas like Goblin. Find more tips on how to enjoy this palace and its neighborhood here -> http://bit.ly/DeoksugungTips

7. N Seoul Tower

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 04340 South Korea +82 2-3455-9277 [email protected] http://www.nseoultower.co.kr/eng
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N Seoul Tower

Built on a 262 meter peak in Namsan Park, the tower reaches to 480 meters above sea level. When the weather and pollution levels cooperate, visiting the observation tower (370 meters above sea level) allows you to view the entire city and surrounding areas.

Reviewed By kalebschumann - Fort Worth, United States

I did not mind spending the money for the cable car ride or the ticket to the top. They view was absolutely worth the cost. The coffee shop at the top had *amazing* desserts, there were stools/tables to snack at, the 360 degree view was amazing, the elevators moving quickly, and the bathroom had quite the view.. seriously!

8. Culture Station Seoul 284

1, Tongil-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04509 South Korea +82 2-3407-3500 [email protected] http://www.seoul284.org/
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Culture Station Seoul 284

Culture Station Seoul 284 is a dynamic and open multi-disciplinary cultural space that is accessible to everyone. The former Seoul Station had been a major stage in modern and contemporary Korean history and a gateway for transportation and commerce for almost a century. After its restoration back to its original appearance, it was officially launched in August of 2011 as a space for diverse artistic and cultural creation and exchange. The official name, which combines its historic, spatial, and urban symbolism , was selected through a national open call. By combining the notion of a cultural space with the old Seoul Station's historic site number 284, the name embodies the concepts of preserving its appearance and value as a historic site while simultaneously cultivating the meaning of the station as a place of various cultural intersections.

9. Seoul Plaza

Taepyeongno 1-ga Jung-gu, Seoul South Korea +82 2-2133-5627 http://plaza.seoul.go.kr/
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Seoul Plaza

10. Jangchung Arena

241, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04605 South Korea +82 2-2128-2800 http://www.sisul.or.kr/open_content/jangchung/
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Jangchung Arena

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