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Daemun (대문)

8.5Km    2017-03-30

139-6, Sirubong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-956-0843

Daemun table d’hote consists of delicious Mung Bean jelly cake mixed with beef and vegetables, sweet vegetable salads with fruit sauce, five colors of pan-fried flour dough with duck, and cold jellyfish salad with mustard dressing. Tasty side dishes such as bulgogi and outer leaf of cabbage mixed with soybean paste and rice in a hot stone pot, and soybean paste stew, come right after the main course.

*Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government

Savina Museum of Contemporary Art (사비나 미술관)

Savina Museum of Contemporary Art (사비나 미술관)

8.5Km    2022-10-20

93 , Jingwan 1-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-4371

The Savina Museum provides visitors with fresh and exciting pieces that reflect the diverse and dynamic aspects of Korean modern art. Museum organizers actively focus on developing the museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and art collections, continually working to transform the museum into a living, breathing center of arts. The museum not only supports the development of artists from a more traditional list of fields like painting, sculpture, photography and media arts, but also introduces exhibits highlighting new trends in the art world.

Wondang Horse Ranch (Let's Run Farm) (원당종마목장 (렛츠런팜 원당))

Wondang Horse Ranch (Let's Run Farm) (원당종마목장 (렛츠런팜 원당))

8.6Km    2021-11-29

233-112, Seosamneung-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-509-2672

Wondang Horse Ranch became famous as it was used as a drama filming site. It includes some dangerous facilities and therefore certain restrictions apply to the public. Inside the ranch, visitors can watch horses taking a leisure walk on the pasture.

The ranch is a place for training jockeys and horse-related workers, and do not serve as a citizen’s park. Hence, drinking, cooking, making noises, engaging in any forms of sports activity including using balls or installing tents are prohibited in this area. In addition, all visitors must clear and take their leftovers, if any, before leaving.
* Area: approx. 363,638 ㎡
* Grass field: approx. 165,290 ㎡

[Seoul Trail Course 1] Suraksan · Buramsan Mountain Course ([서울 둘레길 1코스] 수락 · 불암산 코스)

[Seoul Trail Course 1] Suraksan · Buramsan Mountain Course ([서울 둘레길 1코스] 수락 · 불암산 코스)

9.0Km    2025-01-06

Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Seoul Trail is a walking trail that encompasses the entire city of Seoul, with a total length of 157km and 8 courses. It weaves together the history, culture, and natural ecology of Seoul through various stories. The 1st course is a gentle path from Suraksan Mountain to Buramsan Mountain, covering 18.6km and taking approximately 8 hours and 10 minutes. This trekking course around Buramsan Mountain passes through Iris Garden, Deongneung-gogae, Information Center, Taereung Royal Tomb, Suamsa Temple, and Hakdoam Temple.

Sujeonggung (수정궁)

Sujeonggung (수정궁)

9.0Km    2021-03-29

173, Banghak-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3491-0440

It is a store that has been in operation since 1988. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is dumpling.

Uijeongbu Curling Stadium(의정부 컬링경기장)

Uijeongbu Curling Stadium(의정부 컬링경기장)

9.0Km    2023-12-22

136, Cheyuk-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Curling is one of the most well-known winter sports. Uijeongbu Curling Stadium has a curling sheet built according to international standards, so it is often used by athletes, both domestic and international. The stadium is also notable for being open to the general public, so everyone can try curling or even take part in practice matches. Shoes, protective equipment, and stones are available for use.
The “Uijeongbu City Tour,” operated by the city of Uijeongbu, takes you around the city's major tourist attractions and includes a curling experience at the Uijeongbu Curling Stadium. The tour allows you to take a course on curling, then practice what you’ve learned through an experience program.

Olive Young - Hoeryong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 회룡역)

Olive Young - Hoeryong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 회룡역)

9.0Km    2024-04-17

1F, 99, Oemi-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Himart - Uijeongbu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 의정부점)

Himart - Uijeongbu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 의정부점)

9.0Km    2024-04-16

54, Simin-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Wonheung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 원흥역점)

9.0Km    2024-06-26

#101, #102, #107, and #108, 668, Gwonyul-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Seoul Iris Garden (서울창포원)

Seoul Iris Garden (서울창포원)

9.1Km    2020-08-24

916, Madeul-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-954-0031

Seoul Iris Garden is located between Dobongsan and Suraksan mountains in northern Seoul. The garden, measuring 52,417 ㎡, boasts a wide array of irises and other plants in 12 different themed zones including Iris Garden, Medicinal Plant Garden, and Wetland Park.

At the Iris Garden, 300,000 irises in 130 species are on display on a plot of land measuring 15,000 ㎡. Species include yellow iris, iris setosa, iris pallasii, and iris domestica, each boasting its own brilliant colors and delicate shape. The Medicinal Plant Garden is home to 130,000 plants in 70 different species of medicinal plants, allowing visitors to view the largest selection of medicinal herbs in the country. Wetland Park presents 70,000 wetland plants and houses an observatory deck from which visitors may view and learn about the diverse aquatic plants.

Cheoni Observatory within the garden provides visitors with a place take to in the beautiful scenery from above. The nearby forest lounge is a rest area for visitors as well as a center of operations for the park’s ecological education programs. Irises are in bloom from May to June of every year, but are even a sight to behold during the rest of the warmer months, given the delicate shape of their leaves.