Balwoo Gongyang (발우공양)

5.0Km 2024-01-05

56 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Balwoo Gongyang, located in front of the main gate of Jogyesa Temple, is a temple food restaurant operated by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism. It was selected as a 1-star restaurant by the Michelin Guide for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019 and it is so popular that reservations must be made a month in advance. “Balwoo” refers to meals for monks and it means that the act of eating is also a process to realizing the truth. The restaurant offers five types of course menus inspired by Buddhist teachings that are served in the order of Suljuksim, Juksang, Sangmi (嘗味), Dammi (噉味), Seungso (僧笑), Youmi (愈味), and Ipgasim. The menu is made with seasonal ingredients to bring out the best flavor of each season. The course meal starts with appetizing kimchi stew according to the traditional Korean meal culture. Then it is followed by porridge, seasonal salad, rice and stew, side dishes, tea, and dessert, satisfying both the taste buds and health. Those who wish to experience an authentic temple meal are recommended to try the Beop Course.

Templestay Information Center (템플스테이 홍보관)

5.0Km 2022-10-17

56, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2031-2000

Templestay Information Center offers various information and services regarding templestays and temple meals for domestic and international visitors. The center also operates traditional cultural experiences, such as tea time with a Buddhist monk, traditional culture activities and more.

Artbox - Jongno 3(sam)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 종로3가)

5.0Km 2024-04-17

126, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Olens - Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 영등포)

5.0Km 2024-05-03

1F, 16, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Shinsegae Factory Store - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (신세계팩토리 강남)

5.0Km 2024-04-16

194, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Seoul Express Bus Terminal Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 강남고속터미널)

5.0Km 2024-04-18

B1 Store #3, #4, 194, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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The Face Shop - Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (더페이스샵 영등포)

5.0Km 2024-04-18

B843 Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Milano - Yeongdeungpo Rotary Underground Shopping Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (밀라노 영등포로터리 지하쇼핑센터)

5.0Km 2024-06-27

Store #16, 843, Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu

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Gwanghwamun Gate (광화문)

5.0Km 2024-12-04

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Built in 1395 under the reign of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty, Gwanghwamun Gate is the southern gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is also the main gate of the palace, therefore larger and fancier in comparison to the other gates. Gwanghwamun Gate consists of three arched gates; the center gate was used by the king, while the other two were used by the crown prince and royal officials. The tall granite walls of the gate serve as a platform for the wooden gate tower that watches over the city. The gate has a sign with its name written at the top center of the gate tower.

Gwanghwamun Gate went through several damages and restorations over the course of history. It was first severely damaged during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and was not restored until the reconstruction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1864. Under the Japanese administration, the gate was demolished and relocated to the north of the palace's eastern gate, followed by series of damages during the Korean War (1950-1953). In 1968, Gwanghwamun Gate was relocated back to the south of the palace and was rebuilt using concrete; however, the gate’s position was shifted a few meters away from its original location. In 2006, a major reconstruction project took place to restore Gwanghwamun Gate to its original state and location, disassembling the structure completely and replacing concrete with granite and wood. After three years and eight months of construction, Gwanghwamun Gate was fully restored to its original form and was open to the public on August 15, 2010.

Ipamnamu - Insa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이팝나무 인사)

5.0Km 2024-04-18

4, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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