Yongsin-dong, Seoul

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Yongsin-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of the two legal dong Sinseol-dong and Yongdu-dong. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.62 mi²Coordinates: 37°34'22"N, 127°1'54"E

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동대문구 (용신동)Seoul South Korea

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

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

1.2 miW
Vast shopping district open 24 hours
Dongdaemun Market, Seoul
32 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 miW
Historic gate of the Fortress Wall
Heunginjimun, Seoul
31 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.
1.2 miW
City wall, History museum, Museum
Fortress Wall of Seoul, Seoul
32 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.
0.7 miW
Park, Historical place
Dongmyo, Seoul
19 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.
1.3 miSW
Buddhist architecture, City gate, Historical place
Gwanghuimun, Seoul
34 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.
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Market
Gyeongdong Market, Seoul
17 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.
1.3 miW
Museum
Seoul City Wall Museum, Seoul
32 min walk • The Seoul City Wall Museum is a museum in Jongno-5.6 ga Subdistrict, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.
0.8 miW
Shopping, Market
Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, Seoul
21 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.
0.7 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Myogaksa, Seoul
19 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
Temple
Gaeunsa, Seoul
32 min walk • Gaeunsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1396 it is located at 15 Anam 5-dong in the Seongbuk-gu area of the city.
1.2 miW
Park, Postmodern architecture
Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul
32 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 Yongsin-dong?

Nearby attractions include The Museum of Medicine, Seoul (14 min walk), Jegi-dong, Seoul (16 min walk), Gyeongdong Market, Seoul (17 min walk), Bomun-dong, Seoul (18 min walk).

How to get to Yongsin-dong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yongsin-dong:

Metro

Yongdu • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)
Sinseol-dong • Lines: 1, 2 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Sinseol-dong • Lines: W (14 min walk)

Bus

상왕십리역 • Lines: 147, 성동08 (14 min walk)
Sangwangsimni Station • Lines: 147, 성동08 (14 min walk)

Train

Wangsimni (23 min walk)
Changsin (26 min walk)