Where is Itaewon in South Korea?

Itaewon is a famous commercial street in South Korea. Itaewon is located at the eastern foot of Namsan Mountain in Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea. There is a convenient and fast subway line 6 nearby. It is also an exotic tourist area.

Itaewon usually refers to the 1.4-kilometer-long section from Itaewon 1-dong to Hannam-dong 2. In the 1970s, the Seoul Central Mosque was completed in Itaewon, becoming a common tourist attraction for all Korean Muslims. A place for daily worship. In addition, Itaewon District is also the most famous luxury residential area north of the Han River.

Special Attractions in Itaewon

1. Temple

There is an Islamic mosque in Itaewon - the Islamic Seoul Central Mosque. The temple was built in 1969 and is the first Islamic temple in South Korea. The temple is open to Muslims within South Korea and Muslim tourists. There are five prayers every day, and each prayer usually lasts 10-15 minutes. Sunday afternoon is the most suitable time for sightseeing.

2. Niu Shetuan Road Staircase Market

Exit from Exit 3 of Itaewon Subway Station and walk straight forward for about 300 meters, then turn right and walk straight for 200 meters to get to Niu Shetuan Road Road, this is the most exotic village in Itaewon. A freemarket is held on the last Saturday of every month. It is named because it is held on the steps of Niu Shetuan Road.