STAZ Hotel Myeongdong2

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Everything about shopping can begin from STAZ Hotel Myeongdong Branch 2 because of its proximity
to South Korea’s shopping mecca, Namdaemun, duty-free stores, and DDP.
Also, Myeongdong Shopping Street where you can find everything
about K Beauty and K Fashion pioneering the Korean Wave is located within a 10-minute walking distance
to the hotel is perfect for shopping lovers who are sensitive to fashion trends.
The top fish market, Jungbu Market where the livelihood of Korea can be experienced and Gwangjang Market famous
for its food and vintage clothes also offers various things to eat and see.

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Myeong-dong

Myeong-dong is a place that reminds people of a massive shopping city. Here, various brand stores, department stores and non-brand clothes stores. Common products for sale include clothes, shoes and accessories, living up to its name of fashion mecca. First of all, departments stores that can be found include Lotte Department Store and Shinsegae Department Store and in Myeongdong Street, shopping malls like Noon Square, Myeongdong Migliore and M Plaza can be found. In Myeong-dong, there are many things to eat and enjoy besides shopping. Family restaurants, fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options are available. Many restaurants in Myeong-dong specialize in dongaseu (port cutlet) and kalguksu (noodle soup). Other businesses in the area include hair salons, banks and theaters.

Location	Approximately 1km from Subway Line No. 4’s Myeongdong Station to Euljiro, Lotte Department Store
9-minute by bus	Toegye-ro 3-ga. Hanok Village.Ride 104, 463, 105, 604, 7011, and N16 (Night) at the Korean house stop → Namdaemun Market.getting off at Hoehyeon Station
8-minute walk

Seoul Namdaemun Market

Namdaemun Market is a central market that represents not only Seoul but also Korea. Located in the central district of Seoul city, it is visited by more than 400,000 people daily, including foreign tourists. Over 1,700 products are for sale in accessory stores, clothes stores and miscellaneous stores and stores selling imported products are particularly famous. As it is an old market, there are many famous restaurants in every corner and alley and among them, Galchi jorim (Braised Cutlassfish) cooked in nickel-silver pot is a famous dish in Namdaemun Market.

Location	21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City
11 minutes by bus	Take the 104, 463, 105, 604, 7011, N16 (Night) bus from Toegye-ro 3-ga. Hanok Village. House of Korea Station → Get off at Namdaemun Market. Hoehyeon Station
5 minutes by car

Namsan Tower (Namsan Cable Car)

Namsan Seoul Tower was the first tower-type tourism spot in Korea. The top of the tower is at almost 480 meters above seal level, including Namsan Mountain of 243m and the tower’s own height of 236.7m, making it one of the tallest towers in Asia. The tower was first established as a broadcasting tower to send out TV and radio signals in 1969. As of now, it has become one of the representative landmarks and multi-cultural venues in Seoul.

Location	105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City (Yongsan-dong 2-ga)
24 minutes by bus	Toegye-ro 3-ga. Hanok Village. Ride 02 at the Korean house stop → Get off at Namsan Seoul Tower stop
4 minutes by car

Gyeongbokgung palace (Gwanghwamun Gate)

Gyeongbokgung Palace was built as a main palace of the new Joseon Dynasty by Lee Seong-gye King Taejo in 1395. Gyeongbokgung Palace was also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung and Gyeonghuigung Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace (Historic Site No. 117) is arguably the most beautiful . The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasions). However, all of the over 7,700 palace buildings were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong. However, when the Dynasty collapsed following the assassination of Empress Myeongseong, Gyeongbokgung Palace lost its function as a royal palace once again. 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.

Location	Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
20 minutes by subway	Chungmuro Station (Line No.3) Exit 5 → Go to Gyeongbokgung Station (Line No.3) and go out to Exit 5, then walk to Gyeongbuk Palace
11 minutes by car

Samcheong-dong

It is said that Samcheong-dong was named from the story about the three ‘cheong’ (Chinese character meaning ‘clean’) of the area, namely clean water, beautiful neighboring mountains and kind- hearted residents. Another theory is that the origin of the region’s name came from Samcheongjeon Hall where three tablets called ‘Taecheong’, ‘Sangcheong’ and ‘Okcheong’ were set up based on Taoism. Samcheong-dong Street features a mixture of old scenes of hanok building with traditional beauty and modern scenes of galleries and cafes, creating a unique atmosphere. Visitors can feel the abundant cultural moode at every corner of the street through the art galleries, museums, antique shops and quiet pathways. Samcheongdong-gil filled with various things to see and eat as well as the street in front of Cheongwadae (Blue House) where visitors can relax in the heart of the city stretches over 2.9km is enough to attract people and is easily accessible.

Location	107, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City (Samcheong-dong)
33 minutes by subway	Chungmuro Station (Line No.3) Exit 5 → Go to Anguk Station (Line No.3) and take Exit 1, walk to Samcheong-dong
12 minutes by car

Insa-dong

Insa-dong is an importance place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display for exchange. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries and traditional restaurants, teahouses and cafes. Among them, galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area and you can see every example of traditional Korean fine art from painting 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. If you would like to take a tour only on famous galleries in Insa-dong, try using the Museum’s circulation bus and you would be able to visit over 10 famous galleries at an affordable price.

Location	62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City (Gwanhun-dong)
16 minutes by bus	Seoul Paik Hospital. National Human Rights Commission.Get on 741, 470 at Ahnjunggeun Station → Get off at Jongno 2-ga → Walk to Insa-dong
7 minutes by car

Bukchon Hanok Village

Known as Bukchon from the past, this residential area, once occupied by aristocrats, has well preserved the structures of the upper class in the form of giwajip (tile-roofed house) of the Joseon Dynasty. Originally, there were only a couple of big houses with a tall main gate and over 30 Hanoks in this neighborhood but the number of houses increased to the present day status at the end of the Japanese Occupation and immediately after the Korean War restoration. Bukchon Hanok Village with a 600 year history of Seoul is located between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine and it is a traditional residential area of Korea. The group of Hanok is located close to the massive two palaces and the alleys in different shapes have been preserved well, exhibiting the landscape of a 600-year history. Currently, it is being utilized as a traditional culture experience hall or Hanok restaurant so visitors would be able to indirectly experience the atmosphere of Joseon Dynasty.

Location	37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City (Gye-dong)
23 minutes by subway	Chungmuro Station (Line No. 3) → Get off at Anguk Station → Take Exit No. 3, walk to Bukchon Cultural Center
14 minutes by car

Jongno Gwangjang Market

Carrying on the legacy of Bae O Gae Market in the Joseon Dynasty, Gwangjang Market in Jongno is a traditional market with a long history that was established together with the incorporation of Gwangjang Corporation in 1905. There are many restaurants selling various food and goods such as linen and cotton as well as vintage products are actively traded.

Location	88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City
19 minutes by bus	Toegye-ro 3-ga. Hanok Village.Get on 104 at the Korean house stop → Get off at Jongno 5-ga
8 minutes by car

Dongdaemun

Dongdaemun Market, a famous shopping spot is playing the role of a high-tech base for fashion and is a must-see tourist spot that foreign tourists visit when they come to Korea. Originally, Dongdaemun Market dates back to Gwangjang Market which began with over 90 stores in 1905 mainly comprised of rice traders, fish traders and green grocers. It was completely ruined by the Korean War and after the end of war, it became a settlement of North Korea refugees. The market was revitalized when daily necessities, military supplies and imported goods started to be traded.

Location	Jongno-gu and Jung-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City
15 minutes by subway	Chungmuro Station (Line No.4) → Go to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station (Line No.4), go out through Exit 10.
16 minutes by bus	Take Bus No. 152, 261, 105, 01B from Euljiro 3-ga Station → Get off at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station
10 minutes by car

Hongdae

The Hongdae Street is filled with exotic cafes, small galleries, prop stores, fashion stores, live cafes and clubs, art markets and various restaurants, making it more liberal. It embraces cultural factors with various events, street performances and festivals so it is always bustling with people. In addition, exotic streets, such as Art Academy Street, Picasso Street, Club Street, Street where you want to walk in and the like surrounding Hongdae makes it more attractive.

Location	20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City (Seogyo-dong)
24 minutes by subway	Euljiro 3-ga Station (Line No. 2) → Go to Hongdaeipgu Station (Line No.2) and take Exit 9.
21 minutes by car

Sinsa Garosu-gil

Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong which is commonly referred to as the ‘Street of artists’ is surrounded by congenial coffee shops, restaurants, designer clothes stores, creating an exotic ambience. Thanks to the unique atmosphere of Garosu-gil in Sinsa- dong, you can easily find people with cameras taking photos even on weekdays. In particular, many people visit during fall to enjoy the autumn foliage and many movies have been filmed after becoming famous by word of mouth among young people.

Location	Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City
32 minutes by subway	Chungmuro Station (Line No.3) Exit 5 → Go to Sinsa Station (Line No.3) and take Exit 8, walk to Sinsa Garosu-gil

63 Building (63 Square)

63 Square is a skyscraper in Yeouido-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City, South Korea. With 60 floors and 3 basement floors, it is 249m tall (264 from sea level). Variety of famous places can be found in this space soaring up high into the sky over gross area of 160,000m² so it is one of the most symbolic tourist spots of Seoul. Han River, the vein of Seoul can be seen at a glance, from Gwangnaru to Haengjudaegyo Bridge and it faces Namsan Mountain, Bugaksan Mountain and Gwangaksan Mountain. Moreover, Gangnam of Seoul can be seen along with the entire Gangbuk area and in particular, the evening sunset in the west and the head lights of vehicles on Gangbyeon-ro passing through the river are one of the breathtaking views of 63 Square.

Location	50, 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City (Yeouido-dong)
57 minutes by bus	Take Bus No. 261 from Euljiro 3-ga Station → Get off at 63 Building, Catholic University of Korea Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital Station
19 minutes by car

Lotte World (Lotte Tower)

Lotte World in an indoor theme park under the theme of adventure and mystery. It is comprised of Lotte World Adventure, lake park called Magic Island, shopping mall, folk museum, ice rink, hotel and department store, making it a colossal complex offering tourism, leisure, shopping and culture. Lotte World Adventure is the biggest indoor theme park in the world. Lotte World Tower designed based on the motif of portraying the formation of Korean traditional pottery embracing the beauty of Korean curves and brush is the 5th tallest building in the world being 555M tall with 123 floors. It is comprised of premium hotel, ‘Signiel Seoul’, ‘Seoul SKy’ where the fabulous night view of Seoul can be enjoyed, top- notch residents and office spaces as well as complex functional space.

Location	240, Olympic-ro, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City
38 minutes by subway	Board from Euljiro 3-ga Station (Line No. 2) → Get off at Jamsil Station → Take Exit No. 3.
22 minutes by car

Location	Street Musem _ Chungmuro Station Exit No. 4
5-minute walk	Street behind MBN Building at Chungmuro Station Exit No. 4