Jamwon-dong
Jamwon-dong is a dong of Seocho District, Seoul, South Korea. Until 1988, Jamwon-dong was under the jurisdiction of Gangnam District. Jamwon-dong is popular for its mulberry trees and silkworms, whose cocoon is used to make fabric for clothing.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include National Museum of Korea and Seoul Central Mosque.
National Museum of Korea
Museum
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The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.
Seoul Central Mosque
Mosque
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The Seoul Central Mosque is a mosque opened in 1976 in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea. It is located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District. It holds lectures in English, Arabic, and Korean.
Banpo Bridge
Bridge
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The Banpo Bridge is a major bridge for vehicular traffic over the Han River in central Seoul, South Korea. It is a double-decked bridge, and is above the pedestrian Jamsu Bridge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gangnam-Seocho and Yongsan.
Gangnam-Seocho
Gangnam and Seocho are districts in Seoul. Gangnam and Seocho are the bustling centers of modern Seoul, which is famous for their luxurious shopping, vibrant night views, and major business headquarters.
Yongsan
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Yongsan is in Seoul's geographic center, sandwiched between Seoul's two major cultural and economic centers, Gangnam and Jongno/Jung. The main area of interest here for travelers is Itaewon, the most international and foreigner-friendly neighborhood in Seoul, and one of the only places where you can find authentic Mexican, Turkish, Middle Eastern, and Indian food on the entire peninsula.
South Seoul
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Dongjak, Gwanak and Geumcheon are districts of Seoul south of the Han River. South Seoul is a largely residential and educational region characterized by university districts, hillside neighborhoods, and industrial redevelopment zones.
Jamwon-dong
- Type: Locality
- Description: place in South Korea
- Category: dong of South Korea
- Location: Seocho-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Vietnamese—“Jamwon-dong” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Jamwon-dong”
- Chinese: “蠶院洞”
- Japanese: “蚕院洞”
- Korean: “잠원동”
- Malay: “Jamwon-dong”
- Persian: “جاموون دونگ”
- Scots: “Jamwon-dong”
- Swedish: “Jamwon-dong”
- Urdu: “جمووں -ڈونگ”
- Vietnamese: “Jamwon-dong”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Jamwon and Sinsa.
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