Geumho-dong
Geumho-dong is a region that is considered a dong of Seongdong District, Seoul, South Korea.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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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 Dongdaemun and Namsan.
Dongdaemun
City gate
Photo: Karl Baron, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Heunginjimun, a.k.a. Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Seoul City Wall, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, 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.
Namsan
Peak
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Namsan is a 270-metre-high peak in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It was also known as Mongmyeoksan in the past. It offers some hiking, picnic areas and views of downtown Seoul's skyline.
Jangchung Arena
Stadium
Photo: Wei-Te Wong, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Jangchung Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. Volleyball teams GS Caltex Seoul Kixx and Seoul Woori Card Woori Won are the tenants.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Jung and Yongsan.
Jung
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Jung is in Seoul, constituting the southern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jongno. Jung 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.
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.
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.
Geumho-dong
- Category: dong of South Korea
- Location: Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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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”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kŭmhosamga-dong and Geumhodong.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Nambussŏngmo-byŏngwŏn and Pogŭm-byŏngwŏn.
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