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Always August Roasters (올웨이즈 어거스트 로스터스)

1.8Km    2025-08-20

19 Mangwon-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1384-1622

Located near Mangwon Market, this cafe is sandwiched between tranquil residential buildings, so it is a good place to enjoy a cup and some desserts in peace. The joint serves great coffee and desserts, which go even better together. Its placement on the first floor means that one can get some sun and feel the tranquil atmosphere of Mangwon-dong, a different side of Seoul as a city. Note that this place also offers alcoholic beverages in the form of wine, so if you are up for a longer stay, you can indulge in the wine card curated by the management.

Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) (경의선숲길(연트럴파크))

1.9Km    2023-08-11

133, Donggyo-ro 51-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Gyeongui Line Forest Park is a linear city park located in Mapo-gu and is also called Yeontral Park. It includes Daeheung-dong, Yeonnam-dong, Saechanggogae Pass, Changjeon-dong, Sinsu-dong, and Wonhyo-ro, which were opened in this order. Gyeongui Line Forest Park is established atop the Gyeongui railroad line and the Gyeongui Line and Airport Railroad Express are constructed as a double track underground. Gyeongui Line Forest Park was designed to be incomplete on purpose to invite the citizens in completing the park. The area which could have been left empty and neglected has turned into a meaningful green park for the citizens by the citizens.

Davich Optical - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치 신촌점)

Davich Optical - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치 신촌점)

1.9Km    2024-04-18

1F, 37, Sinchonnyeok-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Marina Club & Yacht (서울마리나 요트&클럽)

Seoul Marina Club & Yacht (서울마리나 요트&클럽)

2.0Km    2025-04-14

160 Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-8400

Located right behind the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, this marina facility has a rather unique scenery that one cannot easily find in Korea, thanks to the view of the Hangang River and the yachts moored at the marina. Professionals operate the yachts here, so safety is guaranteed. Yacht rides here are popular because one can enjoy a sailing experience in the city center. Another draw of the yacht rides here is the scenery of Seoul, especially at night.

Runners Club [Tax Refund Shop] (러너스클럽)

Runners Club [Tax Refund Shop] (러너스클럽)

2.0Km    2024-04-23

B188 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Runners Club - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (러너스클럽 이대)

Runners Club - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (러너스클럽 이대)

2.0Km    2024-04-23

#103, 160, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장)

CheongKwanJang [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장)

2.0Km    2024-04-19

93, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Seonyudo Park (선유도공원)

Seonyudo Park (선유도공원)

2.0Km    2025-10-27

343 Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Seonyudo Park is Korea's first water-themed ecological park. The park was renewed from an old water treatment plant. Visitors can observe a water purification system, an aquatic plant garden, and an ecological forest, as well as exhibitions and other interesting facilities. The park also hosts diverse hands-on programs and exhibitions. 

Mapo Art Center (마포아트센터)

Mapo Art Center (마포아트센터)

2.0Km    2021-03-19

28, Daeheung-ro 20-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3274-8500

Mapo Art Center is an innovative cultural art space near college campuses including Hongik, Sinchon and Seogang area. Art Hall Mac, operated by Mapo Art Center is a fascinating performance hall used for a wide range of cultural events. The art hall boasts a stunning exterior as well as finely-appointed facilities that allow the audience to enjoy a diverse genre of performances. The art hall consists of two sections of Play Mac (for smaller performances like puppet shows, solo concerts and children’s performances) and Gallery Mac (where visitors engage in interactive programs). The center also has diverse leisure facilities such as a swimming pool, gym, fitness center, golf club as well as a training center.

Other amenities available include a powder room, multi-purpose hall, training room, playpen, and Sky Park.

Eulmildae Pyeongyang Naengmyeon (을밀대평양냉면)

Eulmildae Pyeongyang Naengmyeon (을밀대평양냉면)

2.0Km    2024-03-19

24, Sungmun-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-717-1922

Eulmildae Pyeongyang Naengmyeon has been specializing in pyeongyang naengmyeon (pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) for 50 years. The restaurant is named after the Ulmildae Pavilion in Pyongyang Castle. The buckwheat noodles are made by pressing the dough and pulling it out, giving them a savory flavor and aroma. The restaurant focuses on mullaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles). Patrons have the option to delectable dishes such as nokdu jeon (mung bean pancake), mandu, boiled pork slices, beef brisket soup and rice.