Bonguidong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.000 and 0.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 0' 0" and E 0° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 01:10 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:42 am and 6:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
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Discover Bonguidong

The district Bonguidong of in Seoul is a subburb in South Korea a little north-east of Seoul, the country's capital city.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Onam, Jinjeop and Gwangtan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 71% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

9°C (47 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Broken clouds, calm.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

9°C (49 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

ORAKAI INSADONG SUITES

Address
8.185,7 mi
18 INSADONG 4 GIL JONGNOGU
03163 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pacific Hotel MyungDong

Address
8.186,5 mi
2 Toegyero20-Gil
04631 Jung-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Oriens Hotel & Residence Myeongdong

Address
8.186,3 mi
50, Samil-daero 2-gil
04627 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 02:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BEST WESTERN PREMIER HTL KUKDO

Address
8.186,4 mi
310 ULJIRO 4 GA JUNG GU
100 849 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Address
8.186,2 mi
302 Samil-daero Jung-gu
04553 Soeul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


MayPlace Hotel Dongdamun

Address
8.186,2 mi
179, Yulgok-ro
03081 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


HOTEL PJ MYEONGDONG 호텔 피제이 명동

Address
8.186,4 mi
71, Mareunnae-ro
04548 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Stay B Hotel Myeonggdong

Address
8.186,2 mi
30-1 Chungmu ro 3 ga
100 013 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong

Address
8.186,0 mi
362, Samil-daero
04542 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 23:59 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG

Address
8.186,0 mi
362 SAMIL-DAERO JUNG GU
100 220 SEOUL
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Changdeokgung

Changdeokgung (Hangul, 창덕궁, 昌德宮; literally, "Prospering Virtue Palace") -- also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace -- is set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). As it is located east of Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeokgung, along with Changgyeonggung, is also referred to as the "East Palace" (동궐, 東闕, Donggwol).

Located at 37.5794, 126.992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Palaces in South Korea, Jongno District, World Heritage Sites in South Korea, Royal residences in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Seoul

Changgyeonggung

Changgyeong Palace is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. Originally the Summer Palace of the Goryeo Emperor, it later became one of the Five Grand Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace was originally built as "Suganggung" by King Sejong for his father, Taejong, but in 1483 renovated and enlarged by King Seongjong at which time it received its current name. During the Japanese colonial period, the Japanese built a zoo, botanical garden, and museum on the site.

Located at 37.5784, 126.996 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jongno District, Palaces in South Korea, Royal residences in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul

Anguk Station

Anguk Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. Anguk station is the subway station nearest to the Insadong and Samcheongdong districts, as well as the ancient royal residence of Unhyeongung.

Located at 37.5764, 126.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Chungmuro Station

Chungmuro Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3 and Line 4. Both the Line 3 and 4 platforms are located in Chungmuro-4-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul. This station is named after the road under which it passes, in honor of the Chosun general Yi Sunsin, who was also known by the title of Chungmugong.

Located at 37.5613, 126.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jung District, Seoul, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Hyehwa Station

Hyehwa Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. It is located in the center of the area commonly known as Daehangno, and much of the ridership of this station comes from the nightlife scene. The Seoul National University Hospital and School of Medicine is located to the southwest.

Located at 37.5823, 127.002 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1985

Euljiro 3-ga Station

Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2 and Seoul Subway Line 3.

Located at 37.5663, 126.993 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Jung District, Seoul, Railway stations opened in 1983

Jongno 5-ga Station

Jongno 5(o)-ga Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1. It is located underneath Jongno, a major street in downtown Seoul.

Located at 37.5708, 127.002 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.187 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Jongno District, Railway stations opened in 1974

Jonggak Station

Jonggak Station is a station on the Line 1 of the Seoul Subway in South Korea. It is located on Jongno, central Seoul and comprises a large underground arcade. The second-largest book shop in South Korea, the Bandi & Luni's lying under the Jongno Tower, which in turn is just above this station, is directly accessible from the station. On every New Year's Day, the bell ceremony (Jeyaeui Jong Tajongsik) is held at Boshingak, the nearby bell pavilion.

Located at 37.5703, 126.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Jongno District, Railway stations opened in 1974

Jongno 3-ga Station

Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station is an underground station on lines 1, 3 and 5 of the Seoul Subway in South Korea. In December 2010 the station is recorded as having the fifth highest WiFi data consumption of all the Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations, following Express Bus Terminal Station, Sadang Station, Dongdaemun Station and Jamsil Station.

Located at 37.57, 126.992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Railway stations in South Korea, Jongno District, Railway stations opened in 1974

Myeong-dong Station

Myeong-dong Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. This station is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Located at 37.5609, 126.987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Jung District, Seoul, Railway stations opened in 1985

Jongmyo

Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established since the 14th century. Such shrines existed during the Three Kingdoms of Korea period but only the shrines for the rulers of Joseon remain. The Jongmyo Shrine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995.

Located at 37.5747, 126.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jongno District, World Heritage Sites in South Korea, National Treasures of South Korea, 1394 establishments, Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Important Intangible Cultural Properties of South Korea, Korean Confucianism, 1390s architecture, Buildings and structures in Seoul

Unhyeongung

Unhyeon Palace, also known as Unhyeongung Royal Residence, is a former Korean royal residence located at 114-10 Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea. It was formerly the residence of Prince Regent Daewon-gun, ruler of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty in the 19th century, and father of Emperor Gojong. Gojong himself also lived in this residence until age 12 when he assumed the throne.

Located at 37.5761, 126.987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jongno District, Royal residences in South Korea, Palaces in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Buildings and structures in Seoul

Tapgol Park

Tapgol Park, formerly Pagoda Park, is a small (19,599 m²/23,440 yd²/4.84 acre) public park located at 97 Jongno (street), Seoul, South Korea. This park was once a site of Wongaksa (Buddhist Temple). The word tap means "pagoda", and the park gets its name from the Wongaksa Pagoda, a 10 storied stone pagoda located in the park. It was previously the site of a 15th century Buddhist temple, and a 10 storied stone pagoda and a few relics of the temple still can be seen in the park.

Located at 37.5711, 126.988 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jongno District, Parks in Seoul

Euljiro 1-ga Station

Euljiro 1-ga Station (을지로입구역) is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 2. The station is located on the north end of the Myeongdong shopping district and is the station closest to the main branch of the Lotte Department Store.

Located at 37.5661, 126.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jung District, Seoul, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1983

Dansungsa

Dansungsa, established in 1907, was the first movie theatre in Korea. It is located in Jongno 3-ga, Seoul. Korea Loyal Flight became the theatre's first ever premiere in 1919. Chunsa Na Woon-gyu's Korean folk movie, Arirang, followed, premiering in the theatre in 1926. Chunhyanjeon became the theatre's third premier in 1935. In 1963, the South Korean government declared October 27, the same day when Korea Loyal Flight premiered at Dansungsa, to be the Korea Film Day.

Located at 37.5709, 126.992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jongno District, Cinemas in South Korea, 1907 establishments in Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Seoul culture

Bosingak

Bosingak is a large bell pavilion on Jongno in Seoul, South Korea. The bell in Bosingak gives Jongno its name, which literally means "bell street. " It was originally constructed in 1396 but destroyed many times by both war and fire. It was designated Bosingak by Emperor Gojong in 1895. In the Joseon Dynasty,this bell was the center of the castle. The bell was hit to announce the opening and closing of the 4 gates around Seoul.

Located at 37.5699, 126.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jongno District, Bells, Pavilions, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul

International Worship in English

International Worship in English (IWE - pronounced "I" "WE") is a Christian ministry of Young Nak Presbyterian Church in Myeongdong Seoul, South Korea that in English offers traditional worship at 10am and contemporary worship at 3pm on Sundays. Weddings, counseling, small group studies, fellowship and retreats are provided for the international community in the greater Seoul area. The ministry is like a church (mega-church) within a church (international church).

Located at 37.5632, 126.989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Christianity in South Korea

Bukchon Art Museum

Bukchon Art Museum is an art museum in Seoul, South Korea. It has 150 pieces of Korean modern art, 200 pieces of Chinese art, 2500 of old documents of Joseon dynasty in total of 2850.

Located at 37.5803, 126.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.185 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jongno District, Art museums and galleries in Seoul, Art museums established in 2005, 2005 establishments in South Korea

Gahoe Museum

Gahoe Museum is a private museum of South Korea, located in Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. It was established in 2002 and houses, over 1,500 relics consisting of 750 amulets, 250 items of folk paintings, approximately 150 classical books, and 250 other odd items.

Located at 37.5822, 126.986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.185 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jongno District, Museums in Seoul, Museums established in 2002

Seoul Education Museum

The Seoul Education Museum is an education museum in Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.5798, 126.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.185 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jongno District, Museums in Seoul, Education museums

Bangsan-dong

Bangsan-dong is a legal dong, or neighbourhood of the Jung-gu district in Seoul, South Korea and governed by its administrative dong, Euljiro 3, 4, 5ga-dong

Located at 37.57, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Neighbourhoods of Jung-gu, Seoul

Gwangtonggwan

Gwangtonggwan, located in Seoul, is one of Korea's oldest bank buildings. Its address is 19 Namdaemunno 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul. Currently the Woori Bank's Jongno Branch, it is also the oldest continuously operating bank building in Korea. Constructed in 1909, Gwangtonggwan is one of the few surviving examples of Korea's early 20th century western architecture.

Located at 37.5675, 126.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Seoul

Jongno Tower

Jongno Tower is a 33-story office building in Jongno, Seoul. Its top floor is equipped with a restaurant and bar which is famous for its view of Jongno and other areas of Seoul. The tower is located near Jonggak Station of Seoul Subway Line 1. The 23rd to 30th floors are hollow. The hangeul lettering is 삼성증권, the owner of the building. It was designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects, and built in 1999. Its height is 132 meters.

Located at 37.5708, 126.984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Seoul, Jongno District, Office buildings completed in 1999, Skyscrapers in Seoul, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters

31 Building

31 Building is an office building in Seoul, South Korea. Completed in 1970, the 31 Building was the tallest building in Seoul until 1979, when Lotte Hotel Seoul was completed.

Located at 37.5686, 126.987 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.186 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Seoul, Office buildings completed in 1970

Bangsan Market

Bangsan Market is a traditional market located in the Jugyo-dong neighborhood of Jung-gu, Seoul. Bangsan Market is famous for its wrapping paper, pressed in Korea, and there are more than 550 stores. These days, home baking is fashionable in Korea because people can get ingredients and recipes easily through the internet. Therefore, even many young people visit Bangsan Market on holidays such as Valentine's Day or Pepero Day.

Located at 37.5674, 127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8.187 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Seoul

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Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral, Myeong-dong (source)

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Tohwai-dong: traffic webcams, Tohwai-dong (source)

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Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower, Seoul (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Bonguidong, 봉의동