Pil-dong

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

Highlights include Deoksugung Palace and Changdeokgung.

Castle
Deoksugung, also called Deoksu Palace or , is a former royal palace in , South Korea. It was the main palace during the Korean Empire and is now a major tourist attraction.

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.

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.

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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Seodaemun and Mapo are districts in northwestern , by the banks of the Han River. They're most notable for their colleges and universities, resulting in a distinctly youthful culture, especially in the twin subdistricts of Hongdae and Sinchon, separated by a single subway stop, a 10-minute bus ride, or a 20-minute walk.

Pil-dong

Latitude
37.5541° or 37° 33′ 15″ north
Longitude
126.993° or 126° 59′ 35″ east
Elevation
112 metres (367 feet)
Open location code
8Q98HX3V+J5
Geo­Names ID
8692879
Wiki­data ID
Q492246
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Satellite Map

Discover Pil-dong from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Vietnamese—“Pil-dong” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Pil-dong”
  • Chinese: “笔洞”
  • Chinese: “筆洞”
  • Japanese: “ピルドン”
  • Japanese: “ピル洞”
  • Japanese: “筆洞”
  • Japanese: “芸場洞”
  • Korean: “필동”
  • Korean: “筆洞”
  • Swedish: “Pil-dong”
  • Thai: “แขวงพิล”
  • Vietnamese: “Pil-dong”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Namsan Park and Chungangdaebusokp’iltong-byŏngwŏn.

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