Hyochang-dong, Seoul

#317 among attractions in Seoul

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Hyochang-dong is a ward of Yongsan-gu in Seoul, South Korea. ()

Alternative names: Area: 108.73 acres (0.1699 mi²)Coordinates: 37°32'25"N, 126°57'37"E

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용산구 (효창동)Seoul South Korea

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

Nearby attractions include: War Memorial of Korea, Statue of Brothers, Saenamteo, Kim Koo Museum.

1 miE
Museum, Military museum
War Memorial of Korea, Seoul
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seoul, the War Memorial of Korea stands as a poignant tribute to the nation's military history and a somber reminder of the sacrifices made during the Korean War. Established on June 10, 1994, this comprehensive museum spans a vast area...
0.9 miE
Memorial
Statue of Brothers, Seoul
24 min walk • The Statue of Brothers is a symbol of the Korean War at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul. Its English text reads as follows: "The Statue of Brothers is an 18 meter wide and 11-meter high symbol of the Korean War.
1.1 miS
Church
Saenamteo, Seoul
28 min walk • Saenamteo is a location on the north bank of the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. During the Joseon Dynasty it was a sandy area outside the city walls. that was used punishment of political prisoners, including Roman Catholic believers, priests, and missionaries among the Korean Martyrs.
~1500 ftN
Museum
Kim Koo Museum, Seoul
8 min walk • 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 in Hyochang-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
~1750 ftN
Park
Hyochang Park, Seoul
9 min walk • 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 Crown Prince Munhyo, and of the Sugeui Park clan, and was known at that time as Hyochangwon.
1.5 miNE
Park
Dosan Park, Seoul
38 min walk • Dosan Park is a park in the neighborhood of Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. It was established in 1973 to commemorate the achievement and legacy of independence activist An Chang-ho, whose pen name was Dosan.
1.5 miNE
Library
Namsan Public Library, Seoul
38 min walk • The Namsan Public Library is a library located in Yongsan-gu near Mt. Namsan of Seoul, South Korea. Since its establishment on October 22, 1922, during the Japanese occupation, the library has owned a variety of resources encompassing from ancient historic books, Japanese books to contemporary digital technology books.
1 miN
Neighbourhood
Jungnim-dong, Seoul
27 min walk • Jungnim-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
1.2 miSW
Bridge
Wonhyo Bridge, Seoul
31 min walk • 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.
1.5 miNE
Park
Yangjae Citizens' Forest, Seoul
38 min walk • Yangjae Citizens' Forest is a park located near Yangjae Citizen's Forest Station and the Yangjae Tollgate on the Gyeongbu Expressway, the entrance to Seoul.
0.4 miNE
Universities and schools, Specialty museum, Museum
Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul
12 min walk • Sookmyung Women’s University is a private university in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1906, Sookmyung is Korea’s first royal private educational institution for women.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hyochang-dong?

Nearby attractions include Kim Koo Museum, Seoul (8 min walk), Hyochang Park, Seoul (9 min walk), Yongmun-dong, Seoul (10 min walk), Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul (12 min walk).

How to get to Hyochang-dong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hyochang-dong:

Metro

효창공원앞 • Lines: 6, G·j (5 min walk)
공덕 • Lines: 5, 6 (15 min walk)

Bus

Gongdeok Station, Gongdeok Market • Lines: 463 (13 min walk)
Sukdae Entrance Station • Lines: 100, 150, 152, 421, 500, 501, 502, 504, 506, 507, 605, 750, 751, 752, N15 (18 min walk)

Train

Yongsan (19 min walk)
Seoul (30 min walk)