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Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

13.9Km    2022-12-28

12-9, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3011-1788

Operated by Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, the Korea Culture House (KOUS), similar to the Korea House in Gangbuk area, opened in Daechi-dong, Gangnam. Tourists visiting Korea and international students residing in Korea can experience and learn Korea's traditional culture at this educational space.

Hongneung Arboretum (홍릉수목원)

Hongneung Arboretum (홍릉수목원)

13.9Km    2020-05-23

57, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-961-2522

Hongneung Arboretum was the first arboretum in Korea, established in 1922 when experimental forests were built on Hongneung Royal Tomb, the burial mound of Queen Myeong-Seong. Hongneung Arboretum is managed by the Korea Forest Service, and houses a variety of domestic and international plants for both visitors to enjoy and researchers to study. The arboretum and Forest Sciece Exhibition Hall are open to the public. Student groups can enjoy natural science and forestry experiences with advanced reservation.

Gomiso Gopchang (고미소곱창)

Gomiso Gopchang (고미소곱창)

13.9Km    2021-03-19

228, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-969-8883

Gopchang (intestine) is a Korean popular dish with stir-fried pig intestines and vegetables. The most famous menu is grilled beef small intestine/grilled pork small intestine. A barbecue specialty restaurant located near Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul.

Olive Young - Dapsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 답십리역점)

13.9Km    2024-06-27

1F, #103, 81, Gomisul-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Mart - Siheung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 시흥점)

Lotte Mart - Siheung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 시흥점)

13.9Km    2024-04-22

28, Bidulgigongwon-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do

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S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery (조수정 한지그림 갤러리)

13.9Km    2021-12-03

14, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-501-1505

The S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery is dedicated to hanji (traditional Korean paper) art and was the first of gallery in Korea to focus on this traditional medium. It is also the center of the Korean Hanji Art Organization, which has helped popularize hanji art over the past 30 years. Visitors can browse through hanji art in the gallery, enjoy traditional tea in the café, or look out at Bukhansan Mountain from the rooftop. The experience hall is located in the basement, where visitors can learn more about hanji art, or even try their hand at making their own.

Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon Royal Tombs (서울 영휘원(순헌황귀비)과 숭인원(이진))

Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon Royal Tombs (서울 영휘원(순헌황귀비)과 숭인원(이진))

13.9Km    2021-03-12

90, Hongneung-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-962-0556

Yeonghwiwon & Sunginwon Royal Tombs house the tombs of Queen Consort Sunheon and the first son of Imperial Prince Yeong, Yi Jin. Queen Consort Sunheon was a concubine of Emperor Gojong and the mother of Imperial Prince Yeong. The tomb site was originally the resting place of Empress Myeongseong, the first official wife of Emperor Gojong, but her tomb was moved to Namyangju after Gojong's death where they are interred together.

King Sejong The Great Museum (세종대왕박물관)

King Sejong The Great Museum (세종대왕박물관)

14.0Km    2024-03-08

56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-969-8851

King Sejong The Great Museum is a cultural complex located in the heart of Seoul, near Gwanghwamun Plaza.The Hangeul Room exhibits documents published during the reign of King Sejong, the Science Room displays Cheugugi and celestial planisphere, and the Korean Traditional Music Room showcases various traditional Korean musical instruments. The Biography Room features Portrait of King Sejong and paintings depicting scenes from his life. Outdoors, there are statues of King Sejong, the  scahe sundial, the clepsydra, and Cheugugi.

E-Mart - Hawolgok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 하월곡)

14.0Km    2024-04-22

167, Jongam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Cancelled: Seoul Grand Park Rose Festival (서울대공원 장미원축제)

Cancelled: Seoul Grand Park Rose Festival (서울대공원 장미원축제)

14.0Km    2022-05-30

102, Daegongwongwangjang-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-500-7335, 7337

Seoul Grand Park Rose Festival is held at Gwacheon Seoul Grand Park's Themed Garden every May when the roses are in bloom.