Yeonhui-dong, Seoul

#452 among attractions in Seoul

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Yeonhui-dong is a dong neighbourhood at the center of Seodaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is an area in Seoul near Yonsei university, and actually the name Yonsei comes from the combination of Yeonhui and Severance. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.18 mi²Coordinates: 37°34'10"N, 126°55'55"E

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서대문구 (연희동)Seoul South Korea

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

Nearby attractions include: Bongwonsa, Seodaemun Museum of Natural History, Samsung Hall, Ewha Womans University.

0.9 miE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Bongwonsa, Seoul
23 min walk • Bongwon Temple is a South Korean Buddhist temple in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, near Yonsei University. Situated to the northeast of the university on the hillside of Ahn Mountain, this is the head temple of the Taego Order of Korean Buddhism.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Seodaemun Museum of Natural History, Seoul
16 min walk • Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is a first public museum of natural history in South Korea, located in a metropolitan area, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. It was founded in 2003 and operated by Seodaemun-gu Administration.
1 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Samsung Hall, Seoul
25 min walk • The Centennial Memorial Samsung Hall was completed in commemoration of Korea University's centennial. It houses a digital library and a number of national treasure-level properties of the Korea University Museum. The building was completed on a site of 21,000m².
0.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Ewha Womans University, Seoul
24 min walk • Ewha Womans University is a private women's university in Seoul founded in 1886 by Mary F. Scranton under Emperor Gojong. It was the first university founded in South Korea.
0.7 miS
Temple
Seoul Korea Temple, Seoul
19 min walk • The Seoul Korea Temple is the 37th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
0.7 miSE
Universities and schools
Yonsei University, Seoul
18 min walk • Yonsei University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. As a member of the "SKY" universities, Yonsei University is deemed one of the three most prestigious institutions in the country.
0.9 miNW
Universities and schools
Myongji University, Seoul
23 min walk • Myongji University is a private, Christian university founded in 1948 in South Korea. It provides higher education in the fields of engineering, sciences and humanities.
1.3 miSE
Universities and schools
Sogang University, Seoul
34 min walk • Sogang University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. It was established in 1960 by the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus.
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Bukgajwa-dong, Seoul
35 min walk • Bukgajwa-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seodaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea. Seoul Metropolitan City Tangible Cultural Heritage Number 41, Hwasangunsindobi, is located here.
0.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Yeonnam-dong, Seoul
23 min walk • Yeonnam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of the Mapo-gu district in Seoul, South Korea. The neighbourhood that was once simply a home to locals, has now emerged into a trendy location for many aspiring artists and designers.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Bugahyeon-dong, Seoul
34 min walk • Bugahyeon-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seodaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yeonhui-dong?

Nearby attractions include Seodaemun Museum of Natural History, Seoul (16 min walk), Yonsei University, Seoul (18 min walk), Seoul Korea Temple, Seoul (19 min walk), Korean VLBI Network, Seoul (20 min walk).

How to get to Yeonhui-dong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yeonhui-dong:

Bus

Yeonhui 3 Geori • Lines: 7720 (3 min walk)
Yeonhuigyocharo • Lines: 7720 (7 min walk)

Metro

신촌 • Lines: G·j (22 min walk)
Sinchon • Lines: G·j (23 min walk)