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Seoul National Cemetery (국립서울현충원)

7.3Km    2024-03-07

210, Hyeonchung-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-813-9625

Seoul National Cemetery is a national cemetery for individuals who worked or fought for Korea and sacrificed their lives. It encompasses those who fought for Korea's independence from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, those who perished in the Korean War (1950-1953), and former presidents, totaling over 165,000 individuals. There are exhibition halls and parks with related artifacts. Shuttle buses are provided for the convenience of visitors.

Seodaemun Culture & Sports Center Swimming Pool (서대문 문화체육회관 실내수영장)

7.4Km    2024-03-20

39 Baekryeonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun Culture & Sports Center Swimming Pool, covering 973 square meters, features a total of seven lanes with both adult and children's pools. The facility provides regular swimming lessons, survival swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, and more. The water quality is maintained using a natural salt electrolysis system. For free swimming, visitors can purchase tickets from the kiosk on the second floor, receive wristbands from the information desk, and enjoy the facility at an affordable cost.

Parkchulwoong Optique [Tax Refund Shop] (박철웅안경원)

7.4Km    2024-06-27

1F, 235, Siheung-daero, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

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Chorokbaguni (초록바구니)

Chorokbaguni (초록바구니)

7.4Km    2021-03-19

9-18, Ichon-ro 84-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-3421

This is a Korean cuisine located in Ichon-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is Korean table d''hote. A hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hôte) course meal menu specialty restaurant.

Dariwon (다리원)

Dariwon (다리원)

7.4Km    2021-03-27

135, Jeungsanseo-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-376-0604

The nurungji soup served on the iron plate is famous. The best menu at this restaurant is sizzling rice soup with seafood. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

7.4Km    2025-06-18

161 Magokdong-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Botanical Garden was created in Magok, the last remaining development site in Seoul, to introduce native plants and horticulture of 12 different cities from around the world and raise ecological awareness in the city. Seoul Botanic Park integrates a botanical garden and a public park, and the area is the size of 70 soccer fields. It serves as a bridgehead and lifelong education institution with the aim of spreading urban garden culture while staying true to its original role as a plant research conservation institution through expanding endangered wild plant habitats, researching the proliferation of species, and developing varieties. The botanical garden is divided into four spaces: Open Forest, Themed Garden, Lake Garden, and Wetland Garden. The main highlight is the Themed Garden that comprises the Botanic Center, Mogok Cultural Hall, and an outdoor themed garden. 

Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall (홍제폭포)

Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall (홍제폭포)

7.5Km    2024-11-07

Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall is located along Hongjecheon Stream in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The waterfall was built in 2011 and is 25 meters tall and 60 meters wide. Despite being a man-made waterfall, the design and construction were so well-done that many find it hard to believe it wasn't a naturally formed waterfall. The area around the waterfall features various places for citizens and visitors to relax, while there are many cafes and cultural spaces in the area to make a visit more enjoyable.

1001 Optics [Tax Refund Shop] (1001안경콘택트)

7.5Km    2024-06-27

231, Siheung-daero, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

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Goobok Mandu (구복만두)

Goobok Mandu (구복만두)

7.5Km    2017-01-25

10, Duteopbawi-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-8656

Operated by Korean husband and Chinese wife, it offers traditional authentic Chinese dumplings in a small place. Its signature menu, dumpling, passed down to the owner by her grandmother, features different tasty and texture comparing with Korean-style dumpling.

Olive Young - Siheung Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 시흥사거리)

Olive Young - Siheung Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 시흥사거리)

7.5Km    2024-04-22

228, Siheung-daero, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

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