Travel Guide of Jongno-gu in South Korea by Influencers and Travelers
Jongno is a constituency of the National Assembly of South Korea. The constituency only consists of the Jongno District, Seoul. As of 2017, 133,769 eligible voters were registered in the constituency.
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1 - National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, which opened on December 26, 2012, is dedicated to researching, preserving, and exhibiting the modern and contemporary history of the Republic of Korea.
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2 - Gwanghwamun Square
Jongno is a trunk road and one of the oldest major east–west thoroughfares in Seoul, South Korea. Jongno connects Gwanghwamun Plaza to Dongdaemun.
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3 - Culinary Tour in Seoul
Eat your way through Seoul's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Bibimbap and Noodle soup. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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4 - Gwanghwamun Gate
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5 - Gyeongbokgung
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6 - Shore Excursions in Seoul
We bring you to Nami Island and Petite France 'and/or' The Garden of Morning Calm, Which is very famous for the K-drama making and its own scenery • Hotel Pick up and Sending, Entrance Fee(Nami Island with Petite France 'and/or' The Garden of Morning Calm) & Lunch is Included • Fluent English speaking Driving Guide will lead you to Nami Island and Petite France 'and/or' The Garden of Morning Calm • Pick up from Tourist hotel & Sending to Tourist hotel • Can listen to all the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea while traveling from full of knowledgeable driving guide
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7 - Seoul
Seoul, officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. With the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, Seoul forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area.
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8 - Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine.
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9 - Climbing in Seoul
This tour brings you to the one of famous hiking Course in Seoraksan called Ulsanbawi which is dramatic landscapes of the Seorak range. • Tourist will be picked up and sent at a hotel in Seoul or nearby Seoul • Only for One Group Private Tour • Visit Shinheungsa Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order, with a monumental, meditating bronze Buddha statue • Step into Sokcho City to sample local cuisine such as delicious seafood at a traditional fish market • Can listen to all the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea while traveling from full of knowledgeable driving guide
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10 - Gyeonghuigung
Gyeonghui Palace was a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty.
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11 - National Folk Museum
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12 - Snow Tubing in Seoul
On this 9-hour day trip, enjoy skiing or play in the snow at one of the premier ski resorts near Seoul. This family friendly tour includes comfortable round trip transportation from Central Seoul.
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13 - Samcheong-dong
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14 - Myeongdong 2(i)-ga
Myeongdong is a dong in Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea between Chungmu-ro, Eulji-ro, and Namdaemun-ro. It covers 0.99km² with a population of 3,409 and is mostly a commercial area, being one of Seoul's main shopping, parade route and tourism districts.
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15 - Safaris in Seoul
Everland Theme Park + Panda World + Safari Everland Resort entertains visitors all year long with various rides, festivals, theme areas, and Zootopia, perfect for a great amusement park. It houses diverse attractions which are available to enjoy with no age limits, different themed festivals including Tulip Festival, Rose Festival, Summer Splash, Halloween Festival, Romantic Illumination, and other festivals all year long. Driver will pickup you up at the hotel and bring you to Everland in Private Group. the driver who can speak English will give you Everland Free pass tickets,too. After Enjoying it, you can meet the driver and come back to Everland. If you come out too early, you can stop by some of places around or in Seoul.
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16 - N Seoul Tower
The N Seoul Tower, officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as the Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea.
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17 - Dongdaemun Design Plaza
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, also called the DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo, with a distinctively neofuturistic design characterized by the "powerful, curving forms of elongated structures".
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18 - Heunginjimun
Heunginjimun, literally "Gate of Rising Benevolence" or more commonly known as Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea.
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19 - Hyehwa-dong
Hyehwa-dong is a dong of Jongno-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is adjacent to the Seoul National University Hospital.
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20 - HOTEL SEOUL PALACE
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21 - Yongsan-gu
Itaewon is the area surrounding Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is served by Seoul Subway Line 6 via Itaewon, Noksapyeong and Hanganjin stations.
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22 - Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
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23 - 63 Building
6 km away
The 63 Building, officially called 63 SQUARE, is a skyscraper on Yeouido island, overlooking the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. It was designed by Harry D Som and Helen W Som, principals of Som and Associates of San Francisco.
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24 - Banpo Hangang Park
7 km away
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25 - Bukhansan
9 km away
Bukhansan, or Bukhan Mountain, is a mountain on the northern periphery of Seoul, South Korea. There are three major peaks, Baegundae 836.5 meters, Insubong 810.5 meters, Mangyeongdae 787.0 meters.
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