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Golden Blue Marina (골든블루마리나)

Golden Blue Marina (골든블루마리나)

8.0Km    2025-10-27

2085-14 Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Golden Blue Marina, located on Some Sevit, is a cultural destination on the water, offering a unique way to enjoy views of Seoul along the Hangang River. This popular spot for parties and proposals helps you cruise through the city on a luxury yacht, creating a private retreat. In the evening, you can see the N Seoul Tower and the Rainbow Fountain illuminated by 200 lights, making it feel like you’re floating through the Milky Way.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - variety show "Entertainment Weekly"
This is where the members of TWICE enjoyed a fall sports day at Banpo Hangang Park during their appearance on "Entertainment Weekly." The losing team rode a pedal boat, while the winners celebrated with a yacht ride, creating fun and memorable moments.

Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))

Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))

8.0Km    2025-06-17

68 Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-5945

Gilsangsa Temple is a prominent temple located in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. The name Gilsangsa means "a favorable and auspicious temple." Visitors can experience temple, participate in Buddhist practices, and even enjoy Templestay programs on weekends. In fall, visitors can admire red spider lilies and wildflowers, immersing themselves in the beauty of nature and finding inner peace.

Leather Craft Shop (손놀림공방)

Leather Craft Shop (손놀림공방)

8.0Km    2025-10-30

19-1 Naksanseonggwakseo 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The leather workshop featured in the drama 'Boyfriend'
It is a leather workshop that appeared in the scene where Cha Soohyeon (Song Hyekyo) and Kim Jinhyeok (Park Bogum) reunite in the drama 'Boyfriend'. It is run by leather craft artist Kim Yeongae and is known for its many cute items. You can experience making leather knotted string bracelets and rings at a low cost.

Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

8.0Km    2025-10-24

121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.

In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.

Jinkwang Sports [Tax Refund Shop] (진광스포츠)

8.0Km    2024-06-27

298, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Some Sevit (세빛섬)

8.0Km    2022-12-16

2085-14, Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-1566-3433

Some Sevit is a culture complex made up of three man-made floating islands near the southern end of Banpo Bridge. The islands were created with the theme of "flowers of the Hangang River" and represent the view, life, and the earth, as well as a flower in various stages of life. The largest island, 'Some Gavit' symbolizes the view and takes the form of a flower in full bloom. It is a multi-functional cultural facility that can be used as a venue for performances, international conferences, exhibitions, and more. The second island, 'Some Chavit' looks like a flower bud, an image of life. A range of cultural experiences and event zones including Beat Square, Youth Woods, and restaurants using 3D to bring themes to life are located here. The third and smallest island, 'Some Solvit' takes the form of a seed planted in the earth. This island has water sports facilities and an outdoor garden from which you may enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Hangang River. Around the floating islands are LED lights that create a fantastic night view under the theme of "a gleaming light in the mist."

Olive Young - Cheonggu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 청구역)

Olive Young - Cheonggu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 청구역)

8.0Km    2024-04-18

A section of 1F, 168, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Onnuri Pharmacy - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (온누리약국 종로)

Onnuri Pharmacy - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (온누리약국 종로)

8.0Km    2024-04-19

1F, 293, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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M.Ffin - Guro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠핀 구로)

M.Ffin - Guro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠핀 구로)

8.1Km    2024-04-22

1F, 569, Siheung-daero, Guro-gu, Seoul

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