Geumho-dong

Geumho-dong is a region that is considered a dong of , , South Korea.
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: neighborhood in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
  • Also known as: “Geumho-dong, Seoul”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tongdae-mun and Namsan.

City gate
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Heunginjimun, a.k.a. Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Seoul City Wall, a prominent landmark in central , South Korea. The Korean name "Dongdaemun" means "Great East Gate," and it was so named because it was the major eastern gate in the wall that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon period.

Peak
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is a 270-metre-high peak in , South Korea. It was also known as Mongmyeoksan in the past. It offers some hiking, picnic areas and views of 's skyline.

Railway station
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Station is a railway interchange station on the Line 3 and the Gyeongui–Jungang Line. It was opened in 1985 and is located near the confluence of the and .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jung and Yongsan.

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is in , constituting the southern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jongno. is busier than its tranquil neighbor, with hundreds of offices buildings and endless streets of frantic shopping, but scattered among the hustle and bustle are more historic gems.

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is in '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.

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Gangnam and Seocho are districts in . Gangnam and Seocho are the bustling centers of modern Seoul, which is famous for their luxurious shopping, vibrant night views, and major business headquarters.

Geumho-dong

Latitude
37.5485° or 37° 32′ 55″ north
Longitude
127.0191° or 127° 1′ 9″ east
Elevation
29 metres (95 feet)
Open location code
8Q99G2X9+CJ
Geo­Names ID
8692842
Wiki­data ID
Q2681201
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Geumho-dong” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “金湖洞”
  • Chinese: “金湖洞2街”
  • Japanese: “クムホ洞”
  • Japanese: “クモ洞”
  • Japanese: “金湖洞”
  • Korean: “금호2·3가동”
  • Korean: “금호동”
  • Malay: “Geumho-dong”
  • Swedish: “Geumho-dong, Seoul”
  • Swedish: “Geumho-dong”
  • Vietnamese: “Geumho-dong”

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Localities in the Area

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