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Olive Young - Sinchondaero Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신촌대로)

Olive Young - Sinchondaero Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신촌대로)

18.8Km    2024-04-18

121, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Bugaksan Mountain (북악산)

Bugaksan Mountain (북악산)

18.8Km    2024-03-04

Cheongun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0297

Bugaksan Mountain is the mountain that one can see behind the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Cheong Wa Dae to the north. Hanyangdoseong, the city wall that surrounded the historic capital of Hanyang, was built by connecting the ridges of this mountain. These walls can still be found today, having been preserved quite well. Different trails weave through the area along the Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, and one can visit these trails at night as well. Bugak Skyway is a road that connects Changuimun Gate to Jeongneung Royal Tomb, and one can get a great view of Seoul’s city center from the Palgakjeong Pavilion on Bugak Skyway. 

Changuimun Gate - Jahamun Gate (창의문(자하문))

Changuimun Gate - Jahamun Gate (창의문(자하문))

18.8Km    2020-04-02

118, Changuimun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1822

Changuimun Gate was often called Jahamun Gate. It was one of four mini-gates in the north surrounding the walled city of Hanyang (Seoul) during the Joseon dynasty. After the closure of Sukjeongmun Gate, one of the four main gates, Changuimun Gate became a favorite north gate. Hence, people also called Changuimun the North Gate. It is the only gate among four mini gates that is still in its original state. Although it is small, almost 50m² in terms of size, it looks very firm and sturdy. While Dongsomun Gate, another of the four mini gates, is decorated with a phoenix, Changuimun Gate is adorned with a wooden chicken along its rafters. The reason behind the wooden chicken was that the chicken was believed to be the nemesis of the centipede. People believed that installing the wooden chicken was important to overcome the harmful spirit of the centipede.

Total Museum (토탈미술관)

Total Museum (토탈미술관)

18.9Km    2022-07-22

8, Pyeongchang 32-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-379-7037

The Total Museum is a branch of Jangheung Art Park (formerly “Total Outdoor Museum”) that opened near Bukhansan Mountain in April 1992. It houses facilities such as an art academy, library, art shop, and outdoor performance stage. In addition to exhibitions, the museum holds a variety of art and culture programs like musical concerts, events, lectures, and seminars. In particular, the members-only educational programs and gallery concerts provide a chance to enjoy high-quality cultural events.

Palsaek Samgyeopsal(팔색삼겹살)

Palsaek Samgyeopsal(팔색삼겹살)

18.9Km    2020-11-26

18 Baekbeom-ro Mapo-gu Seoul
+82-2-719-4848

This is a place where you can eat grilled pork belly with 8 special sauces. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled pork belly.

ARA Therapy (아라테라피)

18.9Km    2017-07-22

11-1, Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-711-1176

Ara Therapy offers excellent health care services and a cozy ambience at a reasonable price to all kinds of customers such as couples, family, and friends, regardless of age and gender. Services include foot-bathing and a free cup of healthy tea. Visitors can relieve their fatigue, listening to classical music at this comfortable resting area.

Himart - Seongnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 석남점)

Himart - Seongnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 석남점)

18.9Km    2024-04-18

284, Gajeong-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon

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Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

18.9Km    2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

Gajeong Sikdang (가정식당)

Gajeong Sikdang (가정식당)

18.9Km    2021-03-25

118, Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2636-6697

It is a place where you can enjoy various Korean side dishes at once. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is homemade-style set menu.