A university-and-theater district beside old Seoul and the city wall.
District
Jongno-gu
Subway
Line 4
Best for
Sungkyunkwan students · Theater and culture · Central academic stays
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Cultural spots and attractions in Hyehwa / Sungkyunkwan.
A cozy hand-drip coffee shop with a charming vintage vibe
View on Naver MapHyehwamun Gate is one of Seoul's 4 minor city gates. It was built in 1397 along the famed Hanyangdoseong, Seoul City Wall along the Joseon-era eastern boundary of the city.
View on Naver MapHyehwa Kalguksu is a kalguksu (handmade knife-cut noodle soup) restaurant that has been a fixture of Hyehwa-dong for almost 30 years and faithfully ma
View on Naver MapListings via Visit Seoul · Map by Naver