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Seoul Sajik Park (사직공원(서울))

15.9Km    2021-11-12

89, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4149

Sajik Park is one of the three most popular parks in Jongno-gu along with Tapgol Park and Samcheong Park. Located west of the Government Complex-Seoul on the southeastern foothills of Inwangsan Mountain, the park measures an impressive 188,710 m².

The name of the park dates back to 1395 when Taejo Yi Sung-gye made Sajik Altar (altar to the State deities) at the center of the park. "Sa" refers to the deity of the earth while "jik" refers to the deity of the five grains. Rites wishing for a good harvest were held regularly at Sajik Altar.

In the park are several playgrounds, statues of Sin Saimdang, Hwanghakjeong, and Yulkog Yi I, and the Municipal Children's Library. Dangun Shrine and Jongno Library are situated nearby. By following the path next to Sajik Park for approximately 5 minutes, travelers can reach the Inwangsan hiking path with relative ease.

Daehanminguk Hwareo Eosijang (대한민국활어어시장)

15.9Km    2021-03-24

264, Jungang-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-656-4100

With a large aquarium, it allows you to eat fresh raw fish directly delivered from the local producers. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. The most famous menu is flatfish.

Seoul Rose Festival (서울장미축제)

15.9Km    2022-05-04

375, Jungnangcheon-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2094-1838

Seoul Rose Festival takes place every May in the area of Jungnang-gu, where thousands of roses bloom to form a 5.15 kilometer-long rose tunnel. The festival focuses on the beautiful aspect of roses, with many performances and activity programs that will entertain visitors. The festival celebrates each day with diverse contents based on different themes and provides photo zones throughout the event venue for visitors.

Due to the Covid-19 situation, the festival for the year 2022 is limited in size and accommodates up to 300 people at a time.

Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate (창덕궁 인정문)

15.9Km    2025-01-14

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-2300

Serving as the main gate of Injeongjeon Hall, Injeongmun Gate was established in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s reign during the Joseon dynasty). Later on, the gate was destroyed by multiple fires during the Imjin War (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592), therefore current form of the establishment displays designs that are more often seen in the late 19th century's. In addition, a lot of subsidary marks and buildings are removed from the original places and relocated passing the time, however, still remains to represent prestigious ambience.

Injeongmun Gate served as the place for several coronation ceremonies of kings, prince's succession of throne, and many other national affairs celebrated by the royal members who gathered and aligned around this gate.

All Star Boeing Boeing(올스타 보잉보잉)

15.9Km    2025-05-22

서울특별시 종로구 대학로10길 26 (동숭동)

Cat on the Rooftop(옥탑방 고양이)

15.9Km    2025-06-10

서울특별시 종로구 대학로10길 24

Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

15.9Km    2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

Korea Etiquette Institute (한국예절문화원)

15.9Km    2022-07-08

43 , Gajaeul-ro 4-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-391-1988

Korea Etiquette Institue is dedicated to observing, researching, developing and passing down Korea's etiquette. Education programs are also available.

Olive Young - Bukgajwa-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 북가좌동)

15.9Km    2024-04-22

191, Geobukgol-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Heroes of Independence Look at the Stars (독립의 영웅, 별을 보다)

15.9Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 서대문구 통일로 251 (현저동)