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  Introduction
  Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafés, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for local youth and a fascinating place to walk around. These unique places plus the cultural events, street performances, and festivals held here make Hongdae an area that is always packed with people and excitement. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.
  
  [Main tourism spots in front of Hongik University]
  * Hongdae Walking Street: Main spot of Hongdae area which has an outdoor stage for indie band performance and dynamic culture of young people.
  
  * Hongdae Mural Street: Mural street stretching from Kanemaya restaurant by the back gate of Hongik University to Four Seasons House (Wausan-go 22-gil) and featuring various arrangements of painting from graffiti to artistic design. It is also referred to as ‘Picasso’s Street’ and is famous as a dating spot.
  
  * Hongdae Free Market: The market is held every Saturday from March to November at Hongik Children’s Park in front of the main gate of Hongik University. Anyone can sign up to sell their hand-made products and other exhibitions created by artists will be shown.
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  Tourist Information Center (Available in English, Japanese, and Chinese)
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• Tourist Sites

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    Seoul Trick Eye Museum (서울 트릭아이뮤지엄)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
    The Trick Eye Museum is a one-of-a-kind painting gallery that combines art with trick art techniques and AR (Augmented Reality) technology to create 3D illusion...

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    Hongdae Nanta Theatre (홍대난타전용관)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Auditoriums
    Located in Hongdae, a signature of youth and cultural streets, Hongdae Nanta Theater has 323 seats and offers two performances daily.

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    Alternative Space Loop (대안공간 루프)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
    Alternative Space Loop (also known as the “Loop”) is one of few alternative space in Korea, opened in February, 1999. It is a non-profit gallery that provides e...

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    Yoon's Color (윤스칼라)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    Yoon's Color, previously known as the "Four Seasons House," is located in Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul and features props, items, photos and sets from director Y...

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    KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae (KT&G 상상마당 홍대)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Auditoriums
    Sangsangmadang is a space made for artists and the public, where new artists can be found and supported. It provides practical support giving space for creativi...

• Accommodation

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    LikeU guesthouse

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Guest House
    LikeU is a guesthouse in Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, one of the downtown areas of Seoul that’s popular among young people. It's within a 2-minute walk from Ho...

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    Seoul Crown 88 Guest House[Korea Quality] / 서울크라운88게스트하우스[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Guest House
    Seoul Crown 88 Guest House is a foreigner-only guesthouse located right in the middle of Yeonnam-dong, the hottest district in Seoul at the moment. Its proximit...

• Restaurants

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    Gami U-dong (가미우동)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Japanese Food
    This is a house where the Japanese owner chef does the cooking. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is udon.

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    Eongteori Saenggogi Hongdae(엉터리생고기 홍대)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a famous restaurant in Hongdae where you can eat an unlimited amount of samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly). The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork...

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    Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae(원당감자탕 홍대)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Experience gamjatang (pork back-bone stew), one of Korea’s representative stews. The representative menu is pork back-bone stew. This Korean cuisine is located ...

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    HONKAZ (혼가츠)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Japanese Food
    A famous restaurant in Hongdae that is famous for cheese cutlet. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pork c...

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    PAULIN PANCAKE - Hongdae Branch
    (폴인팬케이크 홍대)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea. The representative menu is souffle pancakes. This cafe is located near Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul.

• Shopping

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    Hanseam Leather Craft Workshop (한샘가죽공방)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Craft Workshops
    Hanseam Leather Craft Workshop offers handmade leather accessories. At the shop, visitors can participate in seminars and learn to make various accessories. Sem...

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    Hongdaeap Art Freemarket (홍대 프리마켓)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Souvenir Shops
    Hongdaeap Art Freemarket is an open space between diverse artists and visitors to communicate with each other and consume culture. Visitors will find creative i...

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    Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store (카카오프렌즈 홍대 플래그십 스토어)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store features a wide variety of products related to Kakao Friends, popular messenger emojis. Meet Ryan, Muji, Apeach, Frodo, Neo...

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    Dorocy (도로시)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Dorocy means "Gift of God" in Greek. It specializes in jewelry and offers outstanding repair and management services. It is a popular shop among women because o...

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    KT&G Sangsangmadang Design Square (KT&G 상상마당 디자인스퀘어)

    Region : Mapo-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    KT&G Sangsangmadang Design Square is an all-purpose cultural space that hosts movies, performances, exhibitions, special classes, and various other programs. Lo...

• Transportation

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