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Dongnimmun Station

This route is for those who want to start at Dongnimmun Station.


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Korean to English:
  • 서대문형무소 → Seodaemun Prison History Hall

  • 독립문 → Independence Gate

  • 앗싸 복만두 → Att-Sah Bok-Mandu

  • 경찰 박물관 → The Korean National Police Heritage Museum

  • 전쟁기념관 → War Memorial of Korea

  • 현충원 → Seoul National Cemetery (Hyun-Choong Won)

  • 노을카페 → Dongjak Red Sky Cafe (Noh-Eul Cafe)

  • 남성사계시장 → Namsung Sagye Market

  • 김부삼 → Gimbusam

  • 맛집 곱창구이 Matzip Gopchang-gui

  • 스타코인노래연습장 → Star Coin Karaoke (Star Coin Nohrae-Yeongsupjang)


Route Explanation

This route if for those who want to visit Dongnimmun Station. First go to [Dongnimmun Station] and visit [Seodaemun Prison History Hall] at [Exit Number 5], where anti-Japanese Independence activists were prisoned. From there you can go through what ani-Japanese Indepence activists had to endure and feel the pain of losing one's country. Once touring [Seodaemun Prison History Hall], go straight to [Independence Gate] and take memorable photos. Before visiting [The Korean National Police Heritage Museum], go to [Att-Sah Bok-Mandu] and try kalguksu and Korean style dumplings. After finishing your meal, go to [The Korean National Police Heritage Museum] and tour the history of the Korean police at a glance.


Now take number [752] Blue Bus and go to [War Memorial of Korea] and take a tour of every war Korea had to go through. After that, take [Line number 4] by subway and go to [Seoul National Cemetery] in [Dongjak Station] at [Exit Number 8]. [Seoul National Cemetery] is a national cemetery to commemorate veterans who served in Korean War, Vietnamese War, and etc. Also, you can visit the grave of the Korean presidents who have passed away. Once touring [Seoul National Cemetery], go to [Dongjak Red Sky Cafe] and enjoy a cup of wine while enjoying the night view of Seoul at [Dongjak Bridge]. [Dongjak Red Sky Cafe] is located literally on the [Dongjak Bridge], so go to either [Exit Number 1 or 2] in [Dongjak Station] and look for a small house looking cafe.


Now take [Line number 4] by subway and go to [Isu Station] and visit [Namsung Sagye Market] at [Exit Number 14]. Try traditional Korean food at a traditional Korean market. Foods are really cheap and delicious, so don't try to save your money.


Now take [Line number 4] by subway and go to [Sadang Station] and eat dinner. We recommend [Gimbusam] or [Matzip Gopchang-gui] at [Exit Number 14]. At [Gimbusam], you can eat delicious Korean BBQ at a reasonable price. At [Matzip Gopchang-gui], you will be able to experience one of Korean's favoritemeal while drinking which is small intestines of cattle or pork. It is really delicious and chewy. Try it with a bottle of soju. We recommend ordering "modum Gopchang" and add whatever meat you enjoyed for additional order. Also, for both restaurant never forget to order fried rice(Bokk-Eum-Bap) at the end. Once finishing eating dinner, go to [Star Coin Karaoke] located in [Sadang Station] at [Exit Number 10], and sing your favorite song. Don't forget to bring coins and bills.


Cost Per Trip
  • Seodaemun Prison History Hall: $3 per adult & $1.50 per teenager & $1 per child

  • Independence Gate: Free

  • Att-Sah Bok-Mandu: Around $9 per person

  • The Korean National Police Heritage Museum: Free

  • War Memorial of Korea: Free

  • Seoul National Cemetery (Hyun-Choong Won): Free

  • Dongjak Red Sky Cafe (Noh-Eul Cafe): Free (Food cost not included)

  • Namsung Sagye Market: Free (Food cost not included)

  • Gimbusam: Around $31.30 per person

  • Matzip Gopchang-gui: Around $46.50 per person

  • Star Coin Karaoke (Star Coin Nohrae-Yeongsupjang): $0.50 per music

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