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Gwanghui-dong

Gwanghui-dong is a dong of , South Korea. The area is known for its Central Asia Street, which has a high population of people from , including Koryo-saram.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Deoksugung Palace.

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.

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Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or , is a former royal palace in , South Korea. It was the first main palace of the 1897–1910 Korean Empire and is now a major tourist attraction.

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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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.

Gwanghui-dong

Latitude
37.5624° or 37° 33′ 45″ north
Longitude
127.003° or 127° 0′ 11″ east
Elevation
41 metres (135 feet)
Open location code
8Q99H263+W6
Geo­Names ID
8692876
Wiki­data ID
Q492069
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Vietnamese—“Gwanghui-dong” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Gwanghui-dong”
  • Chinese: “光熙洞”
  • Dutch: “Gwanghui-dong”
  • Japanese: “クァンヒドン”
  • Japanese: “クァンヒ洞”
  • Japanese: “クヮンヒドン”
  • Japanese: “クヮンヒ洞”
  • Japanese: “光熙洞”
  • Korean: “광희동”
  • Korean: “光熙洞”
  • Swedish: “Gwanghui-dong”
  • Thai: “แขวงควังฮี”
  • Vietnamese: “Gwanghui-dong”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kwanghŭi-dong and Jangchung park.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Samsŏngjeil-byŏngwŏn and Kungnibŭiryowŏn.

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