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Kansong House (간송옛집)

Kansong House (간송옛집)

14.2Km    2025-04-01

149-18 Sirubong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul

The 100-year-old traditional hanok Kansong House sits by the burial mound of Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil (1906-1962), who played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritages of Korea during the Japanese colonial period. This house was orginally built by Kansong's adoptive father Jeon Myeong-gi (1870-1919) to us as a storage facilities for harvested agriculture from the northern Gyeonggi-do and Hwanghae. After his father's death, Kansong used the house as a ritual house for his father and often stayed here. Some damages were done to the house during the Korean War, and partial repair was made after his death.

Homeplus - Sinnae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 신내)

14.2Km    2024-04-23

201, Sinnae-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

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Uidonggyegok Valley (우이동계곡)

Uidonggyegok Valley (우이동계곡)

14.2Km    2021-06-09

Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-909-0497

Uidonggyegok Valley is located between Bukhansan Mountain and Dobongsan Mountain, and is a popular retreat for locals. Near the entrance to the valley are accommodations, a playground, wedding hall, and other amenities. Clean water runs through the valley, and is lined with restaurants. The hiking path starting to the left of the valley entrance passes Doseonsa Temple on the way to Insubong Peak. The hiking path through the valley is quite difficult, but leads to Uiam Hermitage, and further to Dobongsan Mountain along the ridge. Additional temples in the area include Seongbulsa, Yongdeoksa, Seonunsa, and Gwangmyeongsa Temples.

Gwacheon Wildflower Nature Learning Center (과천야생화자연학습장)

14.3Km    2023-07-17

118, Gyoyugwon-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gwacheon Wildflower Nature Learning Center was opened to provide a place to learn about nature and harmony. The area is 6,900㎡ and has approximately 112 species of wildflowers. The learning center is divided into sections according to the type and use of wildflowers. The learning center also houses a traditional tightrope walking education center. Korean tightrope walking is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The site offers an educational tightrope walking experience program for those interested. 

Songnidan-gil Street (송리단길)

Songnidan-gil Street (송리단길)

14.3Km    2025-01-23

Baekjegobun-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, and surrounding areas

Located south of the eastern side of Seokchon Lake, this street is home to numerous restaurants and cafes. Its name comes from the combination of Songpa-dong and Gyeongnidan-gil Street in Itaewon, Seoul, meaning the “Gyeongnidan-gil Street of Songpa-dong.” This street began as an otherwise unremarkable street that faced the eastern side of Seokchon Lake. Today’s “Songnidan-gil Street” came to be as cafes moved into the neighborhood, followed by restaurants and photography studios. Songnidan-gil Street is a popular hangout for young Seoulites in the southeastern side of Seoul, so on weekends, one can often find them conversing in cafes, going for drinks in bars, or waiting in line for the hottest restaurants in the neighborhood. 

Lotte Mart - Hwajeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 화정점)

Lotte Mart - Hwajeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 화정점)

14.4Km    2024-04-22

66, Hwajung-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Junggye Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 중계역)

Olive Young - Junggye Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 중계역)

14.4Km    2024-04-18

1335, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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National Women's History Exhibition Hall (국립여성사전시관)

14.4Km    2021-09-23

50, Hwajung-ro 104beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-819-2288

The National Women’s History Exhibition Hall opened on December 9, 2002 in Daebang-dong, Seoul, but was moved to its current location in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do on September 1, 2014. The hall uses both traditional display techniques as well as creative media art to showcase the history and culture of women in Korea. The exhibition hall aims to give women their rightful place in Korean history, in addition to enhancing women’s sense of pride and expand gender equality through various activities, including public education programs and special exhibitions.

Le pain (르빵)

Le pain (르빵)

14.4Km    2021-03-29

12, Baekjegobun-ro 41-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8973-7004

It is a bakery famous for its strawberry whipped cream cake. The best menu at this restaurant is bread. This cafe is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Philkyungjae (필경재)

14.4Km    2024-03-07

205, Gwangpyeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-445-2115

Philkyungjae is a restaurant serving traditional Korean cuisine served in the royal courts of Joseon. Its course menu includes jeonbokjuk (abalone porridge), bossam (napa wraps with pork), sogogi japchae (beef japchae), tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties), and hanu yukhoe (Korean beef tartare). There are five courses on offer. All five courses are available during lunch, while dinnertime limits the selection to three. The restaurant is housed in a traditional house and garden dating back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), so guests can enjoy the architectural beauty of Korea with Korean flavors. Reservations can be placed through telephone.