Wangsimni-dong, Seoul

#476 among attractions in Seoul

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Wangsimni-dong is a part of Seongdong, a district of Seoul, South Korea. ()

Alternative names: Area: 101.31 acres (0.1583 mi²)Coordinates: 37°33'31"N, 127°1'37"E

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성동구 (행당2동)Seoul South Korea

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Wangsimni-dong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dongdaemun Market, Seoul Forest, Heunginjimun, Fortress Wall of Seoul.

1.3 miNW
Vast shopping district open 24 hours
Dongdaemun Market, Seoul
33 min walk • Dongdaemun Market, the bustling heart of Seoul's shopping scene, is a mecca for fashionistas and bargain hunters alike. With a history dating back to the Joseon Dynasty, this expansive market has grown into one of the largest and most iconic markets in South Korea.
1.2 miSE
Huge, tree-filled park with a lake
Seoul Forest, Seoul
32 min walk • Seoul Forest is an urban oasis nestled in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea. Established in 2005, this expansive park has quickly become a beloved green space where city dwellers can escape the urban grind and immerse themselves in nature.
1.3 miNW
Historic gate of the Fortress Wall
Heunginjimun, Seoul
33 min walk • Heunginjimun, literally "Gate of Rising Benevolence" or more commonly known as Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea.
1.4 miNW
City wall, History museum, Museum
Fortress Wall of Seoul, Seoul
35 min walk • The Fortress Wall of Seoul, or literally the Seoul City Wall is a series of walls made of stone, wood and other materials, built to protect the city of Seoul against invaders. The wall was first built in 1396 to defend and show the boundaries of the city, surrounding Hanyang in the Joseon Dynasty. At that time, it was called Hansung.
1.1 miNW
Park, Historical place
Dongmyo, Seoul
29 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.
1.1 miW
Museum, Art museum
Paper Art Museum, Seoul
30 min walk • The Paper Art Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea.
1 miNW
Buddhist architecture, City gate, Historical place
Gwanghuimun, Seoul
26 min walk • Gwanghuimun 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 Namsomun.
1.5 miNW
Museum
Seoul City Wall Museum, Seoul
40 min walk • The Seoul City Wall Museum is a museum in Jongno-5.6 ga Subdistrict, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.
0.9 miNW
Shopping, Market
Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, Seoul
22 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.
1.2 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Myogaksa, Seoul
32 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.
1.1 miNW
Park, Postmodern architecture
Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul
28 min walk • The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, abbreviated as DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo, with a distinctively neofuturistic design characterized by the "powerful, curving forms of elongated structures".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wangsimni-dong?

Nearby attractions include Sindang-dong, Seoul (10 min walk), Donghwa-dong, Seoul (12 min walk), Hwanghak-dong, Seoul (16 min walk), Seongdong District, Seoul (17 min walk).

How to get to Wangsimni-dong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wangsimni-dong:

Metro

행당 • Lines: 5 (5 min walk)
Sangwangsimni • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)

Bus

Muhakyeogo • Lines: 2220 (10 min walk)
Sangwangsimni Station • Lines: 147, 성동08 (12 min walk)

Train

Wangsimni (18 min walk)