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Donghwa-dong

Donghwa-dong is a dong of , South Korea.
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: place in South Korea
  • Also known as: “Sindang 6-dong”, “Sindang Yuk-dong”, and “Sindangyuk-tong”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Dongdaemun and Changdeokgung.

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.

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. is situated 3½ km northwest of Donghwa-dong.

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 Jongno.

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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 , 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.

Donghwa-dong

Latitude
37.5612° or 37° 33′ 40″ north
Longitude
127.0189° or 127° 1′ 8″ east
Elevation
39 metres (128 feet)
Open location code
8Q99H269+FH
Geo­Names ID
10179237
Wiki­data ID
Q15335520
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Vietnamese—“Donghwa-dong” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Donghwa-dong”
  • Japanese: “ドンファドン”
  • Japanese: “ドンファ洞”
  • Japanese: “東化洞”
  • Korean: “동화동”
  • Korean: “신당6동”
  • Korean: “신당육동”
  • Korean: “東化洞”
  • Persian: “دونگهوا-دونگ”
  • Swedish: “Donghwa-dong”
  • Thai: “แขวงทงฮวา”
  • Vietnamese: “Donghwa-dong”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Sindangyuk-tong and Sindango-dong.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Tongin-byŏngwŏn and Sŏngya-byŏngwŏn.

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