Seoul · 남대문 서울역
Namdaemun & Seoul Station: what to see and do
Seoul's old south gate beside a huge traditional market, with the main train station and an old station building turned art space nearby.
Known for
- Sungnyemun (Namdaemun), Seoul's historic south gate
- Namdaemun Market's food alleys for kalguksu and galchi stew
- Culture Station Seoul 284, the old Seoul Station building
What to do
See Sungnyemun, then walk into Namdaemun Market and eat in its food alleys. Look at the old station building before you board a train.
Tip: KTX high-speed trains and the airport train leave from Seoul Station, so it is handy on a travel day.
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