Hongjesa-dong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.584 and 126.953 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 35' 2" and E 126° 57' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:04 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:20 am and 5:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Touring Hongjesa-dong

Hongjesa-dong in Seoul is a town located in South Korea a little north-west of Seoul, the country's capital place.

Time in Hongjesa-dong is now 05:04 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Hongjesa-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Jongmyo Shrine in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), South-East. We collected 4 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Gwangtan, Gwangjeok and Bupyeong. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 35%
Air Pressure 1029 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (2 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

10°C (49 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Sky is clear, calm, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Grand Hilton Seoul

Address
1,1 mi
353, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu
120-710 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


RAMADA HOTEL AND SUITES SEOUL

Address
1,9 mi
151 SOONHWA DONG
100130 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lotte Hotel Seoul

Address
2,1 mi
30, Eulji-ro
04533 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Golden Tulip M Seoul Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil
04526 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 23:59 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Westin Chosun Seoul

Address
2,0 mi
106 SOGONG-RO JUNG-GU
100070 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Chiwoonjung Hanok Boutique Hotel

Address
1,7 mi
41, Bukchon-ro 11ga-gil
03052 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 19:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 13:00


Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Address
1,6 mi
97 Saemunan-ro
03183 Jongro-gu
South Korea

Time Information

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


New Kukje Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
12, Sejong-daero 22-gil
04520 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


President

Address
1,9 mi
16, Eulji-ro
04533 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 23:59
Weekend: 0:00 - 0:00


Fraser Place Central Seoul

Address
1,8 mi
78, Tongil-ro
04517 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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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.

Gyeonghuigung

Gyeonghui Palace was a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty. In the latter Joseon period, Gyeonghuigung served as the secondary palace for the king, and as it was situated on the west side of Seoul, it was also called Seogwol (a palace of the west). The Secondary palace is usually the palace where the King moves to in times of emergency.

Located at 37.5714, 126.968 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jongno District, Palaces in South Korea, Royal residences in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, History of Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul

Hongje Station

Hongje Station is a rapid transit station on Seoul Subway Line 3.

Located at 37.589, 126.944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Seodaemun District

Dongnimmun Station

Dongnimmun Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3. It is named after the nearby Independence Gate.

Located at 37.5745, 126.958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Seodaemun District

Muakjae Station

Muakjae Station is a station on Seoul Subway Line 3.

Located at 37.5822, 126.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Seodaemun District

Seodaemun Prison

Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a museum and former prison in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed beginning in 1907. The prison was opened on October 21, 1908, under the name Gyeongseong Gamok. Its name was changed to Seodaemun Prison in 1923. The prison was used during the Colonial period to house anti-colonial activists, and could accommodate around 500 people.

Located at 37.5744, 126.957 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seodaemun District, Prison museums, Prisons in South Korea, Museums in Seoul, Korea under Japanese rule, Historic Sites of South Korea, Government buildings completed in 1908, History museums in South Korea

Independence Gate

The Independence Gate(독립문;獨立門) is a memorial gate located in Seoul, South Korea. The gate was built following the first Sino-Japanese war to inspire a spirit of independence away from previous Korean arrangement as a Chinese tributary state. design of Seo Jae-pil. The Independence Gate was built to replace the Yeongeunmun Gate(영은문;迎恩門). , which was a symbol of diplomatic relations between Korea and Qing Dynasty. To raise funds for the building, the Independence Club collected contributions.

Located at 37.5723, 126.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Seodaemun District, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Joseon Dynasty, Korean Empire, Seo Jae-pil, Yun Chi-ho, Buildings and structures completed in 1897, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul

Yeongeunmun

The Yeongeunmun (literally "welcoming gate for obligation") was a historical gate located in present Hyeonjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, in the northwestern part of Seoul, South Korea. It was built in front of Mohwagwan during the Joseon Dynasty where envoys dispatched from Ming and Qing China were received as diplomatic guests.

Located at 37.5723, 126.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Joseon Dynasty, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Seo Jae-pil, Demolished buildings and structures, History of Seoul

Seoul Foreign School

Seoul Foreign School \tEstablished \t1912 \tSchool type \tPrivate School \tHead of School \tDr.

Located at 37.5692, 126.937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in South Korea, International Baccalaureate schools in South Korea, Educational institutions established in 1912, British international schools

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is a first public museum of natural history of South Korea, located in a metropolitan area, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. It is founded in 2003 and operated by Seodaemun-gu Administration. The purpose of the foundation is to preserve, to study and to exhibit geological and biological records about the local environment.

Located at 37.5765, 126.938 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Seodaemun District, Museums in Seoul, Natural history museums in South Korea

Whanki Museum

The Whanki Museum is a private art museum located in Jongno-gu, in central Seoul, South Korea. It was established by the Whanki Foundation mainly to exhibit and commemorate the art world of Whanki Kim, a representative abstract painter in Korean art history. The museum was first planned in 1988 in Buam-dong, located close to Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, which Kim Whanki had many attachments to. The atmosphere and environment of the two places have much in common.

Located at 37.5944, 126.966 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Art museums and galleries in Seoul, Art museums established in 1992, 1992 establishments in South Korea, Biographical museums in South Korea

Seodaemun Independence Park

Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원) is an educational and cultural park located in Hyunjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The park contains various monuments and buildings, most notably the Seodaemun Prison Museum. The park receives nearly half a million visitors annually.

Located at 37.5736, 126.958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Seodaemun District, Parks in Seoul

Changuimun

Changuimun (Hangul 창의문, Hanja 彰義門; also known as Northwest Gate) is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is also known as Buksosomun (북소문, “North Small Gate”), and Jahamun (자하문).

Located at 37.5926, 126.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul

capture of the webcam Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral

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:
홍제4동, Hongjesa-dong