How to get fromItaewon to Myeong-dongby subway, taxi or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Itaewon to Myeong-dong by subway, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway, subway
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1. Take the subway from Itaewon Station to Samgakji Station6
2. Take the subway from Samgakji Station to Myeongdong Station4-Light blue
14 min
₩2,603–3,566
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Itaewon to Myeong-dong4.2 km
4 min
₩8,500–11,000
Walk
1. Take the foot from Itaewon to Myeong-dong4.7 km
56 min
Line 6 subway, subway via Sindang Station
1. Take the subway from Itaewon Station to Sindang Station6
2. Take the subway from Sindang Station to Euljiro 1-ga Station2-Light Green
16 min
₩2,636–4,311

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Distance: 5.8 km
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Itaewon, South Korea and Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea?

You can take a subway from Itaewon Station to Myeongdong Station via Samgakji Station in around 14 min.

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Myeong-dong, South Korea(opens in a new window)

The city that never sleeps, the South Korean capital is a haven for the young and the young-at-heart. The sprawling Dongdaemun market area with its 20+ malls is a shopper’s delight, while a visit to Lotte World, the largest indoor theme park in the world, is a guarantee for all-around fun. Immerse yourself in royal history at the Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace, and check out the Gahoe Museum where over 1,500 traditional Korean art and craft pieces are on display. Night owls will revel in the all-night diners offering a jam-packed food-and-drink menu, from bibimbap to Korean BBQ to soju shots.

Things to do in Myeong-dong

Gyeongbokgung(Opens in a new window)

Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty, the Kings' households, as well as the government of Joseon.

Ewha Womans University(Opens in a new window)

Ewha Womans University is a private women's university in Seoul, South Korea founded in 1886 by the American Methodist Episcopal Church. It is currently the world's largest female educational institute and is one of the most prestigious universities in South Korea.

Insa-dong(Opens in a new window)

Insa-dong is a dong, or neighborhood of the Jongno-gu district of the South Korean city of Seoul. The main street is Insadong-gil, which is connected to a multitude of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries and tea shops. At one time it was the largest market for antiques and artworks in Korea.

War Memorial of Korea(Opens in a new window)

War Memorial of Korea is located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of Korea. The building was built for the purpose of preventing war through lessons in wretched Korean war and for peaceful reunification (Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea). The memorial building has six indoor exhibition rooms and an outdoor exhibition centre displaying war memorabilia and military equipment.

Places to stay in Myeong-dong

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Lotte Hotel Seoul(Opens in a new window)

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L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE HOTELS(Opens in a new window)

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Royal Hotel Seoul(Opens in a new window)

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