Hwanghak-dong

Hwanghak-dong is a dong of , South Korea.
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  • Type: Quarter with 12,200 residents
  • Description: place in South Korea
  • Address: 서울특별시, 중구

Places of Interest

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Tongdae-mun.

is a former royal palace in , South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces.

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.

Castle
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Changgyeonggung is a palace located in , South Korea. The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong. It was originally named "Suganggung", but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong, at which time it received its current name.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jongno and Yongsan.

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is in , and constitutes the northern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jung, the southern half. As the soul of Seoul, is home to a plethora of beautiful Joseon Dynasty palaces, shrines, temples, parks, historic neighborhoods, and other traditional sights.

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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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The districts of Dongdaemun, Jungnang, Gwangjin and Seongdong are in the east of the city of . is a vibrant and diverse region with a unique blend of traditional Korean culture and modern urban life.

Hwanghak-dong

Latitude
37.5676° or 37° 34′ 3″ north
Longitude
127.0217° or 127° 1′ 18″ east
Population
12,200
Elevation
29 metres (95 feet)
Open location code
8Q99H29C+2M
Open­Street­Map ID
node 415154013
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
8692868
Wiki­data ID
Q5952026
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Vietnamese—“Hwanghak-dong” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Hwanghak-dong”
  • Chinese: “黃鶴洞”
  • Greek: “Χουάγχακ-ντονγκ”
  • Japanese: “ファンハクドン”
  • Japanese: “ファンハク洞”
  • Japanese: “黄鶴洞”
  • Korean: “Hwanghak-dong”
  • Korean: “황학동”
  • Korean: “黃鶴洞”
  • Swedish: “Hwanghak-dong”
  • Thai: “แขวงฮวังฮัก”
  • Vietnamese: “Hwanghak-dong”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hwanghakdong Community Service Center and Hwanghak Community Policing Center.

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