Tohwai-dong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.539 and 126.949 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 32' 21" and E 126° 56' 55"
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: 07:16 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

Delve into Tohwai-dong

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

Time in Tohwai-dong is now 07:16 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Tohwai-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 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 2 mi (or 3 km), East. We saw 4 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Bupyeong, Suwon and Incheon. 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

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


GLAD Hotel Yeouido

Address
1,9 mi
16, Uisadang-daero
07236 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

Address
1,0 mi
Cheongpa Ro 20 Gil 95 Yongsan Gu
04372 용산구
South Korea

Time Information

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


Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan

Address
1,0 mi
Cheongpa Ro 20 Gil 95 Yongsan Gu
04372 용산구
South Korea

Time Information

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


RYSE Autograph Collection

Address
1,8 mi
130 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu,
04038 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Millennium Seoul Hilton

Address
1,9 mi
50 Sowol-Ro Jung-Gu
04637 Namdaemunno 5 -Ga,Jung -Gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Conrad Seoul

Address
1,6 mi
10 Gukjegeumyung-ro /Yeouido/ Yeong
07326 Yeongdeungpo-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BW PREMIER SEOUL GARDEN HTL

Address
0,1 mi
169-1 DOHWA-DONG MAPO-GU
121040 Mapo-gu
South Korea

Time Information

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


Yeouido Park Centre Seoul - Marriott Executive Apartments

Address
2,1 mi
8 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-Gu
07320 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


Shilla Stay Seodaemun

Address
2,0 mi
76, Chungjeong-ro
03738 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

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


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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.

Sogang University

Sogang University is one of the leading research and liberal arts universities in Seoul, South Korea. The university was established in 1960 by the Society of Jesus to provide education based on the Catholic beliefs and inspired by the Jesuit education philosophy, such as Georgetown University in the U.S. , Sophia University in Japan, and Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines.

Located at 37.5511, 126.941 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sogang University, Universities and colleges in Seoul, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in South Korea, Jesuit universities and colleges, Seodaemun District, Educational institutions established in 1960

Hyochang Stadium

Hyochang Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Hyochang-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 18,000 people. It was built in October 1960 for 1960 AFC Asian Cup.

Located at 37.5435, 126.961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yongsan District, Sports venues in Seoul, Football venues in South Korea, Athletics (track and field) venues in South Korea, AFC Asian Cup stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Korea

Yongsan Electronics Market

Yongsan Electronics Market is a retail area in Seoul, South Korea. Comprising over 20 buildings, housing 5,000 stores that sell appliances, stereos, computers and peripherals, office equipment, telephones, lighting equipment, electronic games and software, videos and CD's. A variety of electronic components for constructing computers and other items can also be found. Korean-made products generally cost 20% less here than other retail outlets, while imported items can be as much as 50% cheaper.

Located at 37.533, 126.963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yongsan District, Retail markets in Seoul, Electronics districts, Shopping districts and streets in South Korea

Gongdeok Station

Gongdeok Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 5 and Line 6 with a connection to AREX that opened late 2011. From late 2012 trains on the Gyeongui Line also stop here, potentially creating a massive public transport hub. Gongdeok Market near Exit 4 of the Station is on the Seoul list of Asia's 10 greatest street food cities for the haemul pajeon.

Located at 37.5431, 126.951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Hyochang Park Station

Hyochang Park Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6. It is located very close to Hyochang Station on the Gyeongui Line. It is named after an eponymous park which is most notable for housing the Hyochang Stadium, a small field capable of hosting sports events. The Yongsan District Office is also nearby.

Located at 37.5392, 126.961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Daeheung Station

Daeheung Station is a subway station on the Subway Line 6 in Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.5478, 126.942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Mapo Station

Mapo Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5. It is located close to the northeastern end of the Mapo Bridge.

Located at 37.5397, 126.946 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1996

Kim Koo Museum

The Kim Koo Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea which opened on October 22, 2002 to commemorate the life and thoughts of Kim Koo, Korean independence activist against Japanese occupation of Korea. This museum and library is located within Hyochang Park (효창공원) in Hyochang-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Located at 37.5431, 126.961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Yongsan District, Museums in Seoul, Biographical museums in South Korea, Museums established in 2002

Mapo Bridge

The Mapo Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Mapo District and Yeongdeungpo District. The bridge was completed in 1970. Until 1984, the bridge was called Seoul Bridge.

Located at 37.5336, 126.936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Seoul, Bridges completed in 1970

Wonhyo Bridge

The Wonhyo Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Yongsan-gu and Yeongdeungpo-gu. The bridge was completed in 1981. It was the 13th to be built on the Han River.

Located at 37.5272, 126.946 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Seoul, Bridges completed in 1981

Hyochang Park

Hyochang Park is a park in Seoul, South Korea. It was originally the cemetery of royal noble consort Ui of the Seong clan, her only son (and King Jeongjo's first son) Crown Prince Munhyo, and of the Sugeui Park clan, and was known at that time as Hyochangwon. The Japanese Empire developed Hyochangwon into a park in 1924 and the Japanese Governor-General assigned Hyochangwon park status in 1940.

Located at 37.5454, 126.96 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks in Seoul

Korea Polytechnics

Korea Polytechnics mean two or three-years public vocational school in South Korea. It has 11 colleges in 34 cities.

Located at 37.5473, 126.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Korea Polytechnics, Universities and colleges in South Korea

capture of the webcam Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral

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

capture of the webcam Tohwai-dong: traffic webcams

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:
도화2동, Tohwai-dong