Address

Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu ~ Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
서울 종로구 삼청동 ~ 성북구 성북동

Type

Others

Inquiries

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• Information
  Introduction
  It is said that Samcheong-dong was named from the story about the three ‘cheong’ (Chinese character meaning ‘clean’) of the area, namely the mountain, water, and people. 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 cafés, creating a unique atmosphere. Visitors can feel the abundant cultural mood at every corner of the street through the art galleries, museums, antique shops, and quiet pathways.
  
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• Tourist Sites

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    Bukchon Museum Old Fragrance (북촌생활사박물관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Museums
    The Bukchon Museum Old Fragrance displays items that have been collected from Bukchon, a historical village that was once home to the nation’s nobility. For hun...

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    World Jewellery Museum (세계장신구박물관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Museums
    Situated in the gallery district in the back alley of Samcheong-dong (east of Gyeongbokgung Palace), the World Jewelry Museum houses 3,000 jewelry pieces from 6...

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    Owl Art & Craft Museum (부엉이박물관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Museums
    If you are an owl lover or enjoy seeing handcrafted pieces of art, the Owl Museum is the place for you. This owl themed museum is filled with pieces of art, cra...

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    Jungang High School (Main Building) (서울 중앙고등학교 본관•동관•서관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Jungang High School is located in Jong-ro near Samcheongdong-gil. It was built to educate the public at the beginning of the 20th century. The school’s main bui...

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    Artee Riders Club (아띠라이더스클럽)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Others
    Artee Riders Club is the first company that offers rickshaw tours in the nation. Not only do you get to ride on the rickshaw to tour around popular attractions ...

• Accommodation

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    Dahmsojung (담소정)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Dahmsojung, meaning ‘a house full of laughs’, is a hanok guesthouse that provides sincere services and comfortable relaxation. Located in the middle of Seoul’s...

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    Yeonwoo Guesthouse (연우하우스)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Yeonwoo Guesthouse is a quiet and cozy traditional Korean guest house (hanok) located in Gahoe-dong, Jongnogu in Bukchon Hanok Village, a charming area crisscr...

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    Bukchonmaru Hanok Guesthouse (북촌마루한옥게스트하우스)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Bukchonmaru Hanok Guesthouse is located between “Bukchon Views 2 and 3” on a hill in Bukchon Village in Seoul. This two-storied hanbok building with a terrace, ...

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    Inwoo House (인우하우스)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Run by a couple hailing from Bukchon, Inwoo House is located in an alleyway in Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, which is part of Bukchon that is well-known for old hanok ho...

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    Hyu Guesthouse (휴게스트하우스)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Located in a narrow alleyway between hanok buildings in Anguk-dong, Hyu Guesthouse is not far from Anguk Station Exit 2 in the direction of Bukchon Hanok Villag...

• Restaurants

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    Café Moon (달 카페)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    Café Moon has a trendy interior design and includes a realistic 'moon' mounted on one of the walls. The inside and outside of the café are decorated with hanok ...

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    Fatum (파툼)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    FATUM is famous for its great view of Samcheong-dong. Each floor is decorated with a different theme, from natural rocks on the first floor, comfort on the seco...

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    Cook'n Heim (쿡앤하임)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Western Food
    “Cook´n Heim” is a fancy restaurant where a traditional Korean-style house, beautiful garden, and a small gallery harmoniously come together. The main menu spec...

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    Bukmakgol (북막골)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Located at the end of Samcheon-dong Street, Bukmakgol is a Hanok (Korean house) restaurant, offering thick beef ribs and cabbage wraps with pork and garlic.

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    Seoureseo Duljjaero Jalhaneunjip (The Second Best in Seoul) (서울서둘째로잘하는집)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    The delicious, sweet, red-bean soup called “Danpatjuk” in Korean and served at “The Second Best in Seoul” has been an all-time favorite since it opened in 1976....

• Shopping

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    Jilkyungyee Uriot, Inc. [Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Located at the entrance of Samcheong-dong Street in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Jilkyungyee Uriot Samcheong Branch specializes in daily hanbok. Housed in a free-standing ...

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    Saint James Boutique Samcheong (SAINT JAMES BOUTIQUE SAMCHEONG) [Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Located in Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Saint James Samcheong opened in July 2016. With its large, transparent glass façade, the store is very much a part of...

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    Lieun Craft [Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Craft Workshops
    "Located in Bukchon in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Lieun Craft specializes in silver crafts and sells various accessories and jewelry products, decorative artifacts, and ...

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    Eunnamu (은나무)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Craft Workshops
    Eunnamu specializes in accessories, focusing on the beauty of simple nature and natural lines. It applies Korean traditional patterns to its accessories. The ma...

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    Gru (그루)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Craft Workshops
    Gru is a shop dedicated to the promotion of Fair Trade items. Items in Gru are made by women living in impoverished areas in Asia. These environment-friendly cl...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1.
  Go straight 100m and turn right onto the alleyway next to Pungmun Girl's High School.
  - Continue straight along the road.
  
  [Bus]
  Get off at Jeongdok Public Library Bus Stop.
  - Maeul Bus (Village Bus) – Jongno 11
  
  Get off at Anguk Station, Jongno Police Office, Insa-dong Bus Stop.
  - Green Bus: 7025
  - Blue Bus: 171, 272
  
  

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