Namsan Arts Center (남산예술센터)

Namsan Arts Center (남산예술센터)

- Homepage
www.nsac.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-758-2150

Namsan Arts Center, reopened as a creative space in Seoul in September 2009. It redefined the colors and characteristics of the theater, aiming for a modern theater production center centered on creative premieres, a contemporary performance venue where visitors can feel the pulse of the times, and a theater capable of various experiments.

Namsan Arts Center Drama Center is the first modern folk theater in Korea and the oldest performance hall in which the original architectural form has been preserved. Under the concept of "Contemporary & New Wave," the center continues to produce domestic original plays, and through active exchanges with excellent overseas theaters, build a repertoire of high-quality works that can read domestic and overseas trends, and present contemporary cultural diversity.

- Address : 138, Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-758-2150

- Day Off
Varies by performance

- Usage Fee
Varies by performance

- Operating Hours
10:00-18:00

- Scale
Structure size: 7,310 ㎡



- Reservations
Reservation available via phone and online

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Mongmyeoksanbang (목멱산방)

- Tel
+82-2-318-4790

Situated near Namsan Mountain, Mongmyeoksanbang specializes in bibimbap. Mongmyeok is the ancient name of Namsan Mountain. Bibimbap is a bowl of rice tossed with various vegetables, meat, sesame oil, and red chili paste, making it a nutritionally balanced dish. Their dishes are made with natural seasonings and seasonal herbs gathered from Jirisan Mountain. The soybean pasete and soy sauce are also handmade, and perilla oil and sesame oil are 99.9% natural, without artificial ingredients. 

⊙ Louis Bon - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루이본 명동)

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⊙ Daenamu Wine Samgyeopsal (대나무와인삼겹살)

- Tel
+82-2-753-7271

It sells pork belly aged with wine. The most famous menu is wine marinated grilled pork belly. A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul.

⊙ Namsan saenggogijip (남산생고기집)

- Tel
+82-2-3789-9721

A hidden restaurant frequented by locals in Myeong-dong. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Myeongdong Guesthouse Como [Korea Quality] / 명동게스트하우스 꼬모 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

- Homepage
www.mdguesthouse.com

- Tel
+82-2-755-5437

This guesthouse is located only 3 min away by foot from the Myeongdong Station on Seoul Subway Line 4. It is a particularly popular guesthouse for international travelers, assisted by front staff proficient in English and Chinese. The guesthouse offers free luggage storage services.

Even though Como is a guesthouse, it occupies a sizable 4-story building. The first-floor lobby offers breakfast in the morning hours, while the rooftop offers a panoramic view of the Seoul city center.

Bedrooms are fitted with lemon-colored walls and white bedding. Excellent amenities like WiFi, TV, air conditioning, and refrigerator are designed for the benefit of the guests. In particular, guests have access to bathrooms with shower in each of the rooms. There are five types of rooms in total, ranging from the Standard Single to Standard Quad for 4, offering a variety ideal for all arrangements.

The guesthouse also offers excellent walkable access to Myeongdong, one of the most popular shopping districts in Seoul, as well as major sights like N Seoul Tower, Sungnyemun Gate, and Namdaemun Market being reachable in 10 min by car.

⊙ The Bus Stop (더버스스탑)

- Tel
+82-10-9083-9616

Located between Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain, this café is a perfect place to stop for a drink and dessert while traveling around Seoul, as its name means "bus stop". They serve tasty coffee, ade, bubble tea, and other drinks, as well as a variety of desserts. The neighboring Namsan Pork cutlet Street is worth a visit for meal before visit here.

⊙ Myeong-dong Ttungttungi Jokbal (명동뚱뚱이족발)

- Tel
+82-2-778-8998

One of the old restaurants in Myeong-dong featured in Korean gourmet programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

⊙ Daiso - Myeong-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 명동역)

- Homepage
daisomall.co.kr

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⊙ Sikdang Jin (식당진)

- Tel
+82-2-755-7558

This is a Japanese home-style cuisine restaurant. The best menu at this restaurant is katsudon. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.



This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 21 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Namsan Cable Car (남산 케이블카)

Namsan Cable Car (남산 케이블카)

- Homepage
www.cablecar.co.kr

- Tel
+82-2-753-2403

Namsan Cable Car provides a panoramic view of downtown Seoul. The cable car has been in operation for over 40 years, taking tourists and residents alike to Namsan Seoul Tower, one of the most representative tourist attractions in the city.

- Address : 83 Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
Daytime +82-2-753-2403,
Nighttime +82-757-1308

- Parking
Available

- Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

- Operating Hours
10:00-23:00
(Last admission: round-trip 22:30 / one-way 22:45)



- Facility Utilization Fees
Round-trip: Adults 15,000 won / Children 11,500 won

One-way: Adults 12,000 won / Children 9,000 won

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum (초전섬유ㆍ퀼트박물관)

- Homepage
www.jculture.co.kr (Korean only)

- Tel
+82-2-753-4074~5

Opened in 1998, Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum is the only textile art museum in Korea. Visiotrs can learn about the excellence and tradition of Korean textiles by observing a wide range of domestic and international textile artworks. In addition to exhibiting its collection, the museum also holds special exhibitions as well as textile and quilt competitions, giving visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with textile artworks.

⊙ Hillhouse Hotel [Korea Quality] / 힐하우스 호텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

- Homepage
https://twitter.com/hillhousehotel1

- Tel
+82-2-777-8135

Hill House Hotel is a business hotel at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Seoul. Free internet is available in all rooms, and there is a shared microwave on the first floor. A free luggage storage service is provided for customers’ convenience. Nearby transport links include Hoehyeon subway station, Seoul Station, and Myeongdong subway station, so this is a good base for exploring downtown Seoul. Namsan Park, N Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Market are all within walking distance.

⊙ Louis Bon - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루이본 명동)

-

⊙ The Bus Stop (더버스스탑)

- Tel
+82-10-9083-9616

Located between Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain, this café is a perfect place to stop for a drink and dessert while traveling around Seoul, as its name means "bus stop". They serve tasty coffee, ade, bubble tea, and other drinks, as well as a variety of desserts. The neighboring Namsan Pork cutlet Street is worth a visit for meal before visit here.

⊙ Mongmyeoksanbang (목멱산방)

- Tel
+82-2-318-4790

Situated near Namsan Mountain, Mongmyeoksanbang specializes in bibimbap. Mongmyeok is the ancient name of Namsan Mountain. Bibimbap is a bowl of rice tossed with various vegetables, meat, sesame oil, and red chili paste, making it a nutritionally balanced dish. Their dishes are made with natural seasonings and seasonal herbs gathered from Jirisan Mountain. The soybean pasete and soy sauce are also handmade, and perilla oil and sesame oil are 99.9% natural, without artificial ingredients. 

⊙ Daenamu Wine Samgyeopsal (대나무와인삼겹살)

- Tel
+82-2-753-7271

It sells pork belly aged with wine. The most famous menu is wine marinated grilled pork belly. A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul.

⊙ Namsan saenggogijip (남산생고기집)

- Tel
+82-2-3789-9721

A hidden restaurant frequented by locals in Myeong-dong. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Seoul Animation Center (서울 애니메이션센터)

- Homepage
www.ani.seoul.kr

- Tel
+82-2-3455-8341

The Seoul Animation Center was established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in May 1999 with the aim of providing comprehensive support to Korea’s cartoon and animation industry. The center runs an information desk, offers educational programs, holds events to support new talents and productions, and hosts diverse events and exhibitions.

⊙ Rex Hotel (렉스호텔)

- Homepage
www.hotelrex.co.kr

- Tel
+82-2-751-3191

Lex Hotel is a suitable accommodation for business trips. It is also great for shopping, due to its convenient location by Namdaemun Market, Seoul Station, and Myeong-dong, as well as Korea's major shopping malls like Lotte and Shinsegae Department Stores. The hotel has 110 rooms, offering a view of downtown Seoul. It is also equipped with convenient amenities and restaurants that are ready to fulfill every guest’s needs. The guestrooms feature a comfortable atmosphere with a simple interior.



This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto