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Samcheong-dong

Samcheong-dong is a dong of , , South Korea. It lies north of Jongno and east of . This hilly neighborhood is characterized by numerous small art galleries, shops, and restaurants.
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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
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, also known as the Blue House, is the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea. Located in 's , directly behind Gyeongbokgung Palace, it served as the center of presidential administration and state receptions from 1948 until 2022.

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 Jung and Seodaemun-Mapo.

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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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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.

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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.

Samcheong-dong

Latitude
37.5896° or 37° 35′ 23″ north
Longitude
126.9811° or 126° 58′ 52″ east
Elevation
75 metres (246 feet)
Open location code
8Q98HXQJ+VC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 415153762
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
8692895
Wiki­data ID
Q2681229
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Vietnamese—“Samcheong-dong” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Samcheong-dong”
  • Chinese: “三清洞”
  • Chinese: “安國洞”
  • Greek: “Σάμτσονγκ-ντονγκ”
  • Japanese: “サムチョン洞”
  • Japanese: “三清洞”
  • Japanese: “安国洞”
  • Kannada: “ಸ್ಯಾಮ್ಚಿಯೊಂಗ್-ಡಾಂಗ್”
  • Kannada: “ಸ್ಯಾಮ್‌ಚಿಯೊಂಗ್-ಡಾಂಗ್”
  • Korean: “Samcheong-dong”
  • Korean: “삼청동”
  • Korean: “三淸洞”
  • Malay: “Samcheong-dong”
  • Scots: “Samcheong-dong”
  • Swedish: “Samcheong-dong”
  • Thai: “แขวงซัมช็อง”
  • Vietnamese: “Samcheong-dong”

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Notable Places Nearby

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About Mapcarta. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors and available under the Open Database License". Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikipedia page “Samcheong-dong”. Photo: allypark, CC BY 2.0.