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Changsin-dong

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

Highlights include Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung (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.

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.

City gate
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Heunginjimun, a.k.a. , 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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jung and Yongsan.

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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.

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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.

Changsin-dong

Latitude
37.576° or 37° 34′ 33″ north
Longitude
127.0131° or 127° 0′ 47″ east
Elevation
71 metres (233 feet)
Open location code
8Q99H2G7+97
Open­Street­Map ID
node 415154003
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
8692884
Wiki­data ID
Q5072129
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Changsin-dong” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “昌信洞”
  • Greek: “Τσάνγκσιν-ντονγκ”
  • Japanese: “チャンシンドン”
  • Japanese: “チャンシン洞”
  • Japanese: “昌信1洞”
  • Japanese: “昌信2洞”
  • Japanese: “昌信3洞”
  • Japanese: “昌信洞”
  • Korean: “Changsin-dong”
  • Korean: “창신3동”
  • Korean: “창신동”
  • Korean: “昌信洞”
  • Malay: “Changsin 1-dong”
  • Malay: “Changsin-dong”
  • Scots: “Changsin-dong”
  • Swedish: “Changsin-dong”
  • Thai: “แขวงชังชิน”
  • Vietnamese: “Changsin-dong”

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Localities in the Area

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