Seongdong District, Seoul

Name: Seongdong District
Address: Seoul, South Korea

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Seongdong District is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong. ()

Local name: 성동구 Area: 6.51 mi²Coordinates: 37°33'48"N, 127°2'13"E

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성동구 (행당1동)Seoul South Korea

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Seongdong District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dongmyo, Gyeongdong Market, Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, Myogaksa.

1.2 miNW
Park, Historical place
Dongmyo, Seoul
32 min walk • Dongmyo is a shrine in metropolitan Seoul built in honour of the 3rd century Chinese military commander, Guan Yu. The Joseon government embarked on construction in 1599 and completed the work in 1601. The Wanli Emperor of Ming provided funds for construction of the shrine, along with a plaque with his own calligraphy.
1.2 miN
Shopping, Market
Gyeongdong Market, Seoul
31 min walk • Gyeongdong Market or Kyungdong Market, located in Dongdaemun District, Seoul, is one of the largest herbal medicine and ginseng markets of South Korea.
1.1 miW
Shopping, Market
Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, Seoul
29 min walk • Hwanghak-dong Flea Market is a market located in the neighborhood of Hwanghak-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea to sell second-hand goods.
1.3 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Myogaksa, Seoul
33 min walk • Myogaksa Temple is a Korean Buddhist temple located in the heart of downtown Seoul, South Korea, in the Jongro District, nestled on the east side of Naksan Mountain. It houses the administrative headquarters of the Gwaneum Order of Korean Buddhism.
1.2 miN
Museum, Science museum
The Museum of Medicine, Seoul
30 min walk • The Museum of Medicine is a medical museum in Seoul, South Korea.
~970 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Majang-dong, Seoul
5 min walk • Majang-dong is a dong, or neighbourhood of Seongdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Sageun-dong, Seoul
18 min walk • Sageun-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Sindang-dong, Seoul
23 min walk • Sindang-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Yongdap-dong, Seoul
32 min walk • Yongdap-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
1 miW
Neighbourhood
Donghwa-dong, Seoul
26 min walk • Donghwa-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Eungbong-dong, Seoul
28 min walk • Eungbong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongdong-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Seongdong District?

Nearby attractions include Majang-dong, Seoul (5 min walk), Wangsimni-dong, Seoul (17 min walk), Sageun-dong, Seoul (18 min walk), Yongsin-dong, Seoul (19 min walk).

How to get to Seongdong District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seongdong District:

Bus

왕십리민자역사 • Lines: 2220 (4 min walk)
Wangsimni Station • Lines: 2220 (6 min walk)

Metro

Wangsimni • Lines: 2, 272, 5, G·j (4 min walk)
왕십리 • Lines: G·j (5 min walk)

Train

Wangsimni (5 min walk)

Light rail

Sinseol-dong • Lines: W (30 min walk)