Huam-dong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.550 and 126.981 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 33' 0" and E 126° 58' 49"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:04 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:42 am and 7:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Huam-dong

Huam-dong in Seoul is a town located in South Korea a little south of Seoul, the country's capital town.

Time in Huam-dong is now 02:04 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Huam-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Jongmyo Shrine in a distance of 0 mi (or 0 km), East. We saw 4 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Suwon, Bupyeong and Gwangtan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 25%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

24°C (76 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

26°C (80 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

25°C (78 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Golden Tulip M Seoul Hotel

Address
0,8 mi
15, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil
04526 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 23:59 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


RAMADA HOTEL AND SUITES SEOUL

Address
0,8 mi
151 SOONHWA DONG
100130 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE PLAZA Seoul Autograph Collection

Address
0,7 mi
119 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu
04525 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Millennium Seoul Hilton

Address
0,4 mi
50 Sowol-Ro Jung-Gu
04637 Namdaemunno 5 -Ga,Jung -Gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Westin Chosun Seoul

Address
1,0 mi
106 SOGONG-RO JUNG-GU
100070 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Royal Hotel Seoul Gangbuk Myeongdon

Address
1,0 mi
#6, Myeongdong 1 ga,Joong-gu
100-021 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Grand Hotel Myeongdong

Address
0,9 mi
38, Myeongdong 8ga-gil
04537 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Address
0,9 mi
27 Myeongdong 8-gil
100-809 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Shinshin Hotel Myeongdong

Address
0,8 mi
17-5, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil
04526 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Loisir Hotel MyungDong MyungDong

Address
0,8 mi
115, Toegye-ro
04536 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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2011/02/24 【車窓】 Korail 空港鉄道 / Commuter: Seoul Station - Incheon International Airport

Published: September 29, 2011
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Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TrainPochi

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Published: March 04, 2015
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Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: October 07, 2014
Length: 21:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Christel Sands

Walking from Seoul Station to Sejong Daero, Namdaemun and Myeongdong.


Vic´s South Korea Calling-Street Markets of Seoul

Published: November 16, 2012
Length: 18:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VvicsieE78

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Published: August 30, 2010
Length: 02:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michael LAM

Filmed with Olympus E-LP1 using 9-18mm f4.0-5.6.


Myeongdong Subway Station, Seoul

Published: October 19, 2010
Length: 57:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: egondree

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Published: September 22, 2013
Length: 52:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AthenesWrath

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Driving Through Seoul at Night

Published: August 22, 2011
Length: 44:47 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: backpackbees

On a rainy night in August we decided to shoot some video as we drove through Seoul to show how amazing the city is even in the rain.


Huam Mineral water fountain(후암약수터) bus stop to Seoul City Farmers Community Garden

Published: August 17, 2013
Length: 01:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jiyoung Yun

via YouTube Capture.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Namdaemun

Namdaemun, officially known as the Sungnyemun (literally Gate of Exalted Ceremonies), is one of the Eight Gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is located in Jung-gu between Seoul Station and Seoul City Plaza, with the historic 24-hour Namdaemun market is next to the gate. The gate, dating back to the 14th century, is a historic pagoda-style gateway, and is designated as the first National Treasure of South Korea.

Located at 37.56, 126.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1390s architecture, Buildings and structures in Seoul, National Treasures of South Korea, Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul, Buildings and structures destroyed by arson

N Seoul Tower

The N Seoul Tower, officially the CJ Seoul Tower and commonly known as the Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea. It marks the highest point in Seoul.

Located at 37.5514, 126.988 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Yongsan District, Buildings and structures completed in 1969, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Towers in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants, YTN Group, Service companies of South Korea, Communication towers

Seoul Station

Seoul Station is a major railway station in Seoul, South Korea. The station is served by the Gyeongbu Line, its high-speed counterpart and the Gyeongui Line, with frequent high-speed, express, and local services to various points in South Korea.

Located at 37.5532, 126.973 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Railway stations opened in 1900, Transport in Seoul, Seoul subway stations

Seoul Central Mosque

The Seoul Central Mosque opened in 1976 in Itaewon, Seoul. It is located in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu. It holds lectures in English, Arabic, and Korean. Friday prayers regularly attract up to 800 worshipers at 1pm, the majority of them being of Arab, Indian, Pakistani or Turkish descent. As the only mosque in Seoul, it has become somewhat of a tourist attraction for Koreans to visit on weekends to hear talks given on Islam.

Located at 37.5427, 126.979 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yongsan District, Mosques in South Korea, Religion in Seoul, Places of worship in Seoul

Namsan (Seoul)

Namsan (lit. "South Mountain") is a 262 metres peak in the Jung-gu district of south central Seoul, South Korea. Although known as Mount Mongmyeok, or 목멱산, in the past, it is now commonly referred to as Namsan. It offers some hiking, recreation and views of downtown Seoul's skyline. The N Seoul Tower is located on top of Namsan. The mountain and surrounding area is the Namsan Park, a public park maintained by the city government. It is a popular spot for a panoramic view of Seoul.

Located at 37.5497, 126.992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Mountains of Seoul, Jung District, Seoul, Yongsan District

Hoehyeon Station

Hoehyeon Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 4. It is the closest station to the historical gate of Namdaemun, and also serves the major shopping district of Namdaemun Market. This station is located in Namchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul.

Located at 37.5585, 126.978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Seoul subway stations, Jung District, Seoul, Railway stations opened in 1985

Namdaemun Market

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. It is the oldest and largest market in Korea.

Located at 37.5594, 126.977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Jung District, Seoul, Retail markets in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Shopping districts and streets in South Korea

Sookmyung Women's University Station

Sookmyung Women's University Station is subway station 427, on the Seoul Subway Line 4. It is located in front of the main entrance of the Sookmyung Women's University. There are many restaurants in the neighborhood of the subway station. Though not connected by transfer, Sookmyung Women's University Station is only a two- to three-minute walk from Namyeong Station on Line No. 1.

Located at 37.5446, 126.972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Yongsan District, Railway stations opened in 1985

2008 Namdaemun fire

The 2008 Namdaemun fire, a fire set by Korean arsonist Chae Jong-gi, severely damaged the Namdaemun, one of the most historically significant gates in Seoul, South Korea, and the first of Korea's National Treasures, on February 10, 2008.

Located at 37.5597, 126.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arson in Asia, 2008 crimes, Fires in South Korea, 2008 in South Korea, 2008 fires, Lee Myung-bak Government

Global Village Folk Museum

Global Village Folk Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea. It is located near Mt. Namsan.

Located at 37.5546, 126.981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in Seoul, Museums established in 2002

Operation Killer

Operation Killer was the start of the second major counter offensive launched by United Nations forces against the People's Volunteer Army and the North Korean Army during the Korean War between 20 February and 6 March 1951. The offensive was formulated by General Matthew Ridgway with the goal of annihilating enemy forces below the Arizona Line and was immediately followed by Operation Ripper.

Located at 37.5433, 126.982 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1951, 1951 in Korea, Military operations of the Korean War, Battles of the Korean War involving Australia, Battles of the Korean War involving Canada, Battles of the Korean War, Battles of the Korean War involving the United States

Chōsen Jingū

Chōsen Jingū was a Shinto shrine in Korea from 1925 to 1945, during the period of Japanese rule.

Located at 37.5536, 126.983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines, Korea under Japanese rule

capture of the webcam Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral

Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral, Myeong-dong (source)

capture of the webcam Tohwai-dong: traffic webcams

Tohwai-dong: traffic webcams, Tohwai-dong (source)

capture of the webcam Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower

Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower, Seoul (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
후암동, Huam-dong