Posts Tagged ‘Jung-gu’

Hotel room at the Hotel Biz Myeong-dong

360° VR panorama of a twin bed hotel room at the Hotel Biz Myeong-dong (호텔 비즈 명동), in Seoul, South Korea. The Hotel is located in Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, and is only a few minutes walk from the nearest subway station. Although the rooms are fairly basic, the hotel is popular due to its low costs, central location, and multi lingual staff.

Seoul at night – Bus & 101 Pine Avenue development

360° VR panorama of a bus passing by the 101 Pine Avenue (101파인애비뉴건) construction site on Euljiro 2(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The 101 Pine Avenue development consists of 2 buildings, and is proposed to be decorated with 101 works of art and pine trees planted around the buildings. The outside of the boards surrounding the development are decorated with large silhouettes of various animals, which light up at night.

Seoul at night – Toegyero intersection

Posted Under: 360° Panorama, Asia, Juja-dong, Jung-gu, Korea (Republic of), Seoul

360° VR panorama of the Toegyero intersection (퇴계로2가교차로) bridge at night, in Juja-dong (주자동), Jung-gu (중구), Seoul (서울), South Korea. Across the road to the north can be seen the Seongchang Building (성창 빌딩), which houses various shops and the Outback Steakhouse Chungmuro branch (아웃백스테이크하우스 충무로점), and next to that, the Sejong Hotel (세종호텔). On the opposite side of the road, to the south-west, is the Huengkook Building (훙국빌딩), home to Kiswel Co. Ltd.

Seoul at night – Young Nak 50th anniversary Memorial Hall and Samil-ro

360° VR panorama of the streaks of light left by cars and buses as they travel down Samil-ro (삼일로) at night in Jeodong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Nearby can be seen the Young Nak Presbyterian Church (영락교회) 50th Anniversary Commemorative Hall to the north, the Silver Building (은광빌딩) to the east, and the Joyang Building (조양빌딩) to the south-east.

In the distance to the south can be seen the N Seoul Tower (엔 서울타워), lit up with its evening lightshow.

Seoul at night – Printers

360° VR panorama of a sidestreet from Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, in central Seoul, South Korea, where a printers is working late into the night. Many shops and businesses are open from the morning until late evening in Seoul.

Similar businesses are also often located in the same area in Seoul, on this street there are many printers. The narrow side streets are not suitable for cars, and so motortrikes are usually used for collections and deliveries.

Seoul at night – Namdaemun Market (closed)

360° VR panorama of late evening in Namdaemun Market (남대문 시장), in central Seoul, South Korea. Most shops and traders have shut up shop by 9.30pm, while rubbish has been piled in front of a pair of telephone boxes.

From Wikipedia:

Namdaemun Market is a large traditional market in Seoul, South Korea. The market is located next to Namdaemun, the “Great South Gate,” which was the main southern gate to the old city.

Namdaemun market dates back to 1414, during the reign of King Taejong, as a government managed marketplace. In 1608, King Seonjo set up the office of seonhyecheong (hangul:선혜청, hanja:宣惠廳, “tribute bureau”) in the district to manage the tributes of rice, cloth and money. A trading marketplace took its form around that time and commercial activities flourished as traders set up various shops. Trade was active in grains, fish, fruit, and miscellaneous goods.

The management of the market went over to the Japanese in 1922, but after liberation in 1945 the merchants established the Namdaemun Merchant Organization and took over management. The market, however, turned to ruins during the Korean War and succumbed to fire in 1953. The Seoul Namdaemun Market Co. Ltd. was found in 1954 to rebuild the market, but efforts fell short due to financial troubles. Endeavors for reconstruction continued in the following years, but fires swept the market again in 1968 and 1975.

Namdaemun Market is one of the oldest continually running markets in South Korea, and one of the largest retail markets in Seoul. The streets in which the market is located were built in a time when cars were not prevalent, so the market itself is not accessible by car. The main methods of transporting goods into and out of the market are by motorcycle and hand-drawn carts. It occupies many city blocks, which are blocked off from most car traffic due to the prevalence of parking congestion in the area. The market can be accessed by subway or bus; the location is within a 10 minute walk from Seoul metropolitan station and is even closer to the subway Hoehyeon Station, Line 4.

Much of the market is outside, but there are also many stores which line the streets. Many retailers buy their items, particularly clothing, at wholesale prices at Namdaemun, to resell in their own stores in other cities. Namdaemun is a popular tourist attraction.

Seoul at night – Namdaemun Market

360° VR panorama of the street sellers and shops selling a range of foods, clothing, and accessories in Namdaemun Market (남대문 시장), in Seoul, South Korea. Most stores are open all day and well into the evening.

From Wikipedia:

Namdaemun Market is a large traditional market in Seoul, South Korea. The market is located next to Namdaemun, the “Great South Gate,” which was the main southern gate to the old city.

Namdaemun market dates back to 1414, during the reign of King Taejong, as a government managed marketplace. In 1608, King Seonjo set up the office of seonhyecheong (hangul:선혜청, hanja:宣惠廳, “tribute bureau”) in the district to manage the tributes of rice, cloth and money. A trading marketplace took its form around that time and commercial activities flourished as traders set up various shops. Trade was active in grains, fish, fruit, and miscellaneous goods.

The management of the market went over to the Japanese in 1922, but after liberation in 1945 the merchants established the Namdaemun Merchant Organization and took over management. The market, however, turned to ruins during the Korean War and succumbed to fire in 1953. The Seoul Namdaemun Market Co. Ltd. was found in 1954 to rebuild the market, but efforts fell short due to financial troubles. Endeavors for reconstruction continued in the following years, but fires swept the market again in 1968 and 1975.

Namdaemun Market is one of the oldest continually running markets in South Korea, and one of the largest retail markets in Seoul. The streets in which the market is located were built in a time when cars were not prevalent, so the market itself is not accessible by car. The main methods of transporting goods into and out of the market are by motorcycle and hand-drawn carts. It occupies many city blocks, which are blocked off from most car traffic due to the prevalence of parking congestion in the area. The market can be accessed by subway or bus; the location is within a 10 minute walk from Seoul metropolitan station and is even closer to the subway Hoehyeon Station, Line 4.

Much of the market is outside, but there are also many stores which line the streets. Many retailers buy their items, particularly clothing, at wholesale prices at Namdaemun, to resell in their own stores in other cities. Namdaemun is a popular tourist attraction.

Seoul at night – Namdaemun Market Gate 6

360° VR panorama of stall holders selling cooked snacks in the evening, near gate 6 of Namdaemun Market (남대문 시장) in central Seoul, South Korea.

From Wikipedia:

Namdaemun Market is a large traditional market in Seoul, South Korea. The market is located next to Namdaemun, the “Great South Gate,” which was the main southern gate to the old city.

Namdaemun market dates back to 1414, during the reign of King Taejong, as a government managed marketplace. In 1608, King Seonjo set up the office of seonhyecheong (hangul:선혜청, hanja:宣惠廳, “tribute bureau”) in the district to manage the tributes of rice, cloth and money. A trading marketplace took its form around that time and commercial activities flourished as traders set up various shops. Trade was active in grains, fish, fruit, and miscellaneous goods

The management of the market went over to the Japanese in 1922, but after liberation in 1945 the merchants established the Namdaemun Merchant Organization and took over management. The market, however, turned to ruins during the Korean War and succumbed to fire in 1953. The Seoul Namdaemun Market Co. Ltd. was found in 1954 to rebuild the market, but efforts fell short due to financial troubles. Endeavors for reconstruction continued in the following years, but fires swept the market again in 1968 and 1975.

Namdaemun Market is one of the oldest continually running markets in South Korea, and one of the largest retail markets in Seoul. The streets in which the market is located were built in a time when cars were not prevalent, so the market itself is not accessible by car. The main methods of transporting goods into and out of the market are by motorcycle and hand-drawn carts. It occupies many city blocks, which are blocked off from most car traffic due to the prevalence of parking congestion in the area. The market can be accessed by subway or bus; the location is within a 10 minute walk from Seoul metropolitan station and is even closer to the subway Hoehyeon Station, Line 4.

Much of the market is outside, but there are also many stores which line the streets. Many retailers buy their items, particularly clothing, at wholesale prices at Namdaemun, to resell in their own stores in other cities. Namdaemun is a popular tourist attraction.

Seoul at night – Banpo-ro and Toegyero intersection

360° VR panorama of the streaks of light from car lights as evening traffic moves along Banpo-ro (running north-south) and Toegyero (running east-west) in central Seoul, South Korea.

Buildings visible from this point include the LG-CNS Prime Tower (프라임타워), the Shinsegae Department Store (신세계백화점), Woori Bank (우리은행), and the Daeyeongak Building (대연각빌딩). In front of the Prime Tower is an empty lot where the State Tower Namsan (스테이트타워남산) is being built.

Seoul at night – Migliore Myeong-dong

360° VR panorama of outside the Migliore store in the Myeong-dong neighbourhood of Jung-gu district, Seoul, South Korea. Other nearby shops include the Myeong-dong food court, Nature Republic, and Calvin Klein Jeans. Street sellers also have stalls set up selling shoes and clothes.

The Myeong-dong area is a popular area with young people, who go there in the evening to do some shopping or have a meal out.