Haengjusanseong Fortress (행주산성)

9.8Km 2022-12-26

89, Haengju-ro 15beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8075-4642

Haengjusanseong Fortress (Historic Site) atop Deogyangsan Mountain was the site of one of the three major Korean victories against the enemy during the Imjin War (1592-1598). Inside the fortress is Chungjangsa Shrine, a place to pay tribute to General Gwon Yul who led the victorious feat. A cultural event to pay tribute to General Gwon Yul is held every March 14.

Dasi Bookshop (다시서점)

9.8Km 2025-08-14

77-24 Gonghang-daero 8-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Dasi Bookshop sells both second-hand and new books, and offers a space for readers to connect with books through a carefully curated selection, including limited edition books and books from independent publishers that are difficult to come by. In addition, it hosts book talks, book reading sessions, and author events, creating a cultural space for the community to connect. Visitors can also purchase merchandise and specially designed products, along with books, available both online and in the physical store.

Gwanaksan Mountain Nakseongdae Park (관악산 낙성대공원)

9.8Km 2021-07-16

77, Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-879-6525

Nakseongdae Park was built as a tribute to General Kang Gam-chan (948-1031) of the Goryeo dynasty. In 1973, the city of Seoul reorganized the birthplace of General Kang, resulting in changes to the park. Located inside the park are Anguksa Shrine, the general’s birthplace, and a three-story stone pagoda, which was made during the Goryeo dynasty. The 4.48-meter-high pagoda is made of granite, and is called “Kang Gam-chan Tap (pagoda)” or “Kang Gam-chan Nakseongdae Tap”.

*Anguksa Shrine
Anguksa is a shrine built in 1974 emulating the wooden architecture style of the Goryeo era. The shrine has high ceilings and houses the portrait of General Kang Gam-chan. The shrine is located on the road leading to the back gate of Seoul National University and has become a popular place in the area.

*Nakseongdae Yuji
Nakseongdae Yuji is the birthplace of General Kang Gam-chan and the original location of the three-story pagoda. During the maintenance of Nakseongdae area in 1973, the pagoda was moved into the vicinity of Anguksa Shrine, and a two-meter tall monument was erected in its original location to mark the historical significance of the site.

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang (Apgujeong Station) (지호한방삼계탕압구정역)

9.8Km 2024-03-18

22-11, Apgujeong-ro 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-518-3988

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang serves samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup). Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) is a dish made by boiling chicken filled with ginseng, sweet rice, chestnuts, and dried jujube. It is often enjoyed as a pick-me-up in Korea. Other dishes include ori dak gaseumsal tteokgalbi (grilled duck breast galbi patties), buldakbal (spicy chicken feet), and cheonma ori boyangtang (nutritious duck soup with cheonma).

Dream Care Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (드림케어약국)

9.8Km 2024-04-19

1F, #107, 162, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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VEI Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (베이의원)

9.8Km 2024-06-26

162, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Iriru Boutique hanok guest house [Korea Quality]이리루 한옥부틱게스트하우스[한국관광 품질인증]

9.8Km 2023-05-23

11-44, Yeonseo-ro 50-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-504-0904-2606

Iriru is a boutique hanok guest house in Eunpyeong Hanok Village, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. It’s a space where sustainable materials such as red clay, white clay and hemp, plus traditional construction methods - wood build and joinery - combine to make a comfortable and healthy living space. Guestrooms range from two-person up to six-person rooms, and guests can soak themselves in wooden hinoki bathtubs. An experience program is offered, including meditation and a tea ceremony.

Apgujeong Onnuri Pharmacy* [Tax Refund Shop] (압구정온누리약국*)

9.8Km 2024-04-16

#105, 164, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 가로수)

9.8Km 2024-04-16

Store #3, B1 of Block B, 139, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Exabra (엑사브라)

9.8Km 2024-05-16

132, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6085-9017

Exabras are handmade under garments specialized for functional bridal wear. Exbaras’ product “Grow Night,” an industry first, is a line of sleeping bras to help the reshaping process for breast implant patients.

The store located in Nonhyeon-dong provides consultations, fitting services, as well as refreshments. Reservation is advised since the store has been drawing lots of visitors after featured in the cable TV show “Get it Beauty.”

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