Yangcheonhyanggyo Local Confucian School (양천향교)

12.0Km 2021-01-06

53, Yangcheon-ro 47na-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2659-0076

Yangcheonhyanggyo Local Confucian School is the only educational institution of the Joseon dynasty remaining in Seoul, and as such was designated Seoul Monument No. 8. Built in the 12th year of Joseon King Taejong (1411), the old school was entirely restored in 1981. There are eight buildings in the premises, including Daeseongjeon Hall, Myeongnyundang Lecture Hall, and Jeonsacheong Hall to name a few. A national ritual service for Confucius is held here twice a year: once in spring and once in fall. Also, various programs are offered to teach Chinese characters, calligraphy, or Oriental painting to regular citizens, as well as elementary, junior, and high school students.

Mayfield Hotel Seoul (메이필드호텔 서울)

12.0Km 2025-10-23

94, Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2660-9200

Surrounded by forests, Mayfield Hotel is the ideal place to enjoy unique seasonal views and unite with nature. It takes five minutes from Gimpo International Airport and 30 minutes from Incheon International Airport, boasting a proximity to both downtown and the airports. Mayfield Hotel staff members are dedicated to providing the best services with the utmost care. It is a premium hotel where guests experience the joys of comfortable and relaxed travels while creating valuable memories. Mayfield Hotel is located next to the traditional Korean restaurant Nakwon, which serves premium Korean cuisine. The hotel spans an area of approximately 105,785.60 square meters, and has six floors and a basement level. The hotel consists of eight separate buildings, including the main hotel wing, which houses an elegant lounge; a Western restaurant; a traditional Korean restaurant; and an outdoor plaza lounge. There is a banquet wing with a hall that can accommodate international conferences, plus various events and banquets. Small and medium-sized banquet halls suitable for weddings and receptions are available as well. The hotel wing has 202 spacious and cozy guest rooms, including suites and traditional Korean-style ondol rooms that guests can choose from depending on their preference. Notably, the hotel boasts top-tier facilities, such as a state-of-the-art fitness club and a botanical garden, showcasing the hotel's exceptional features.

Bongraeheon (Mayfield Hotel) (봉래헌(메이필드호텔))

12.0Km 2024-03-19

94, Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2660-9020

Bongraeheon is a restaurant serving Korean table d’hote, inspired by the royal court of Joseon, in a beautiful traditional hanok building with Dancheong (decorative coloring). The building has a garden with grasses and trees, a garden to the back, and a pond. There are six private rooms and two large halls. Bongraeheon’s menu consists of five course meals: a la carte dishes, and vegan dishes which are flavored using traditional methods and choice ingredients from all around of Korea, once used to prepare the King’s table.

Imgane Hanu Maeul (임가네한우마을)

12.1Km 2024-02-20

443-12, Heungdo-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Imgane Hanu Maeul is a dedicated restaurant specializing in Hanu (Korean Beef). Customers have the privilege of personally selecting and grilling tender and fresh Hanuteuksubuwigui (Grilled Korean beef special cuts), Deungsim (Sirloin), and Galbisal (Galbi). Renowned for its high-quality beef offered at reasonable prices, the restaurant consistently attracts crowds. Among its popular menu items is the Yukhoebibimbap (Beef tartare bibimbap), which features savory Yukhoe (Beef tartare) mixed with vegetables, chili paste, and sesame oil, as well as the comforting Galbitang (Galbi soup). Complementing the meat with grilled Tteok (Rice cake) and pine mushroom adds an extra delightful dimension to the dining experience.

Olive Young - Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 양천향교역)

12.2Km 2024-04-18

344, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Cheongna Lake Park (청라호수공원)

12.3Km 2025-10-24

59 Crystal-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon
+82-32-456-2749

Cheongna Lake Park is a waterfront park located in the heart of Cheongna International City, connected to the river path along the canal It features three islands and a 4-kilometer circular walking trail that connects four themed zones. The park offers attractions such as a large-scale musical fountain, a traditional pavilion like Cheongnaro Pavilion, Outdoor Concert Hall, Fantasy Forest Playground, and Rose Garden. Visitors can also enjoy water leisure sports.

Ginkgo Tree at the Fortress Well Site (성주우물터 은행나무)

12.3Km 2025-09-15

Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Ginkgo Tree at the Fortress Well Site refers to the old ginkgo tree, which have been designated as a protected tree in 1988, located in Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu in Seoul. Until the Gayang apartment complex was built, the area where the ginkgo tree is located was a historic place with a beautiful landscape and many anecdotes and legends. Before the Goryeo dynasty, its location served as an important strategic point along the lower part of the Hangang River, where it had a ferry dock with boats that bypassed Haengju and Paju as a shortcut for commuting between Kaeseong and Pyongyang, and is associated with many legends of historical figures who had used the dock. The ginkgo tree also appears in a painting drawn by Gyeomjae Jeongseon, a historic painter of the Joseon dynasty.

Yeongokdarin Donghae Makguksu (연곡달인 동해막국수)

12.3Km 2024-02-07

138 Jimok-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yeongokdarin Donghae Makguksu, located near Paju Book City, is a makguksu (buckwheat noodles) specialty restaurant. Their bibim makguksu (spicy buckwheat noodles) is distinctively topped with myeongtae sikhae (salted and fermented pollack), offering a refreshing, sweet, and sour taste. Suyuk (boiled pork slices), gamja jjinmandu (steamed potato mandu), and modubu (bean curd) are excellent dishes that accompany it well. It's important to note that the restaurant may close earlier than the regular business hours if ingredients run out, so it's advisable to check before visiting.

Younggi Mind [Tax Refund Shop] (영지생각)

12.3Km 2024-06-27

354, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Homeplus - Paju Unjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 파주운정)

12.4Km 2024-04-18

17, Cheongam-ro 17beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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