Cheongunhyoja-dong

Cheongunhyoja-dong is a dong of , , South Korea.
Photo: 안우석, CC0.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Cheong Wa Dae.

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.

Government office
, also known as the Blue House, is the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea. Located in 's , directly behind the former palace, it has served as the center of presidential administration…

Castle
Photo: Chamberikore, Public domain.
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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jung and Seodaemun-Mapo.

is in , constituting the southern half of the historic core of Seoul, along with Jongno. 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.

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.

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.

Cheongunhyoja-dong

Latitude
37.5818° or 37° 34′ 55″ north
Longitude
126.9696° or 126° 58′ 11″ east
Elevation
48 metres (157 feet)
Open location code
8Q98HXJ9+PV
Geo­Names ID
8692882
Wiki­data ID
Q24460141
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Vietnamese—“Cheongunhyoja-dong” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Cheongunhyoja-dong
  • Chinese: 宮井洞
  • Chinese: 淸雲孝子洞
  • Chinese: 清云孝子洞
  • Chinese: 清雲孝子洞
  • Chinese: 青云孝子洞
  • Chinese: 青雲孝子洞
  • Japanese: チョンウンヒョジャドン
  • Japanese: チョンウンヒョジャ洞
  • Japanese: 清雲孝子洞
  • Korean: 청운효자동
  • Korean: 淸雲孝子洞
  • Swedish: Cheongunhyoja-dong
  • Vietnamese: Cheongunhyoja-dong

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Hyoja-dong and Ogin-dong.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gyeongbokgung and Gyeongbokgung station.

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