Hongje-dong, Seoul

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Hongje-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seodaemun-gu in Seoul, South Korea. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.47 mi²Coordinates: 37°35'10"N, 126°56'58"E

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서대문구 (홍제2동)Seoul South Korea

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

Nearby attractions include: Gyeonghuigung, Seodaemun Independence Park, Seodaemun Prison, Seoul Museum of History.

1.4 miSE
Historic palace with an adjacent museum
Gyeonghuigung, Seoul
37 min walk • Gyeonghuigung, a serene historical gem nestled in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea, stands as a testament to the Joseon Dynasty's architectural splendor. This palace, which served as a secondary royal villa for the king, is an emblem of Korea's rich cultural...
0.9 miSE
Park
Seodaemun Independence Park, Seoul
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seoul, Seodaemun Independence Park stands as a testament to South Korea's enduring spirit and its people's quest for freedom. The park, which is located in the Seodaemun-gu district, is a place of historical significance and a symbol of the...
0.9 miSE
Prison history museum in 1908 jail
Seodaemun Prison, Seoul
23 min walk • Seodaemun Prison stands as a stark reminder of Korea's tumultuous history and its struggle for independence. Located in the bustling city of Seoul, this former prison now serves as a museum, shedding light on the dark days of Japanese colonial rule.
1.6 miSE
Exhibits on the history of the city
Seoul Museum of History, Seoul
41 min walk • Seoul Museum of History is a history museum located in Sinmunno 1 ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Seoul was the capital of the Joseon Dynasty, and the Museum depicts the evolution from its prehistoric period to the city it is today.
1.1 miSE
Historical place
Independence Gate, Seoul
29 min walk • Dongnimmun Gate is a memorial gate located in Seoul, South Korea. The gate was built following the First Sino-Japanese War to inspire a spirit of independence away from Korea's previous status as a Chinese tributary state, which was declared by the Treaty of Shimonoseki. It was designed by Soh Jaipil, a Korean political activist.
1 miNE
City gate, Historical place
Changuimun, Seoul
26 min walk • Changuimun 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 Buksomun, and Jahamun.
0.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Inwangsan, Seoul
13 min walk • Inwangsan is a mountain with a height of 338 meters, located in Jongno-gu and Hongje-dong, Seodaemun-gu, central areas of Seoul, South Korea. The name literally means "mountain of generous king" in Korean.
0.8 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Inwangsa, Seoul
20 min walk • Inwangsa is a Buddhist temple of the Bonwon Order in Mt. Inwangsan, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at San 2 Muak-dong, in the Jongno-gu area of the city.
1 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Bongwonsa, Seoul
25 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.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Seodaemun Museum of Natural History, Seoul
23 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.
1.6 miSE
Museum
Gyeonggyojang, Seoul
41 min walk • Gyeonggyojang is a Japanese home built in Korea under Japanese rule located Jongno-gu, Seoul. From November 4, 1945 to 1949, it was Kim Gu's private residence and official residence, the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, and the headquarters of Korea Independence Party.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hongje-dong?

Nearby attractions include Inwangsan, Seoul (13 min walk), Inwangsa, Seoul (20 min walk), Seodaemun Prison, Seoul (23 min walk), Seodaemun Museum of Natural History, Seoul (23 min walk).

How to get to Hongje-dong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hongje-dong:

Metro

Muakjae • Lines: 3 (7 min walk)
Hongje • Lines: 3 (9 min walk)

Bus

개미마을종점 (9 min walk)
Seodaemun Office • Lines: 7720 (24 min walk)