Sindang-dong

Sindang-dong is a dong of , South Korea.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Tongdae-mun and Changdeokgung.

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 , 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.

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. is situated 3½ km northwest of Sindang-dong.

Railway station
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Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 1, the Seongsu Branch of Seoul Subway Line 2, and Ui LRT. There is a piece of track that connects the Line 1 and Line 2 stations, and Line 1 trains belonging to Seoul Metro are serviced at the Gunja Train Depot behind Yongdap Station using this connective track.

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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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.

Sindang-dong

Latitude
37.5609° or 37° 33′ 39″ north
Longitude
127.021° or 127° 1′ 16″ east
Elevation
49 metres (161 feet)
Open location code
8Q99H26C+8C
Geo­Names ID
8692871
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In Other Languages

“Sindang-dong” goes by many names.
  • Korean: “신당5동”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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