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Hongneung Arboretum (홍릉수목원)

Hongneung Arboretum (홍릉수목원)

6.4Km    2020-05-23

57, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-961-2522

Hongneung Arboretum was the first arboretum in Korea, established in 1922 when experimental forests were built on Hongneung Royal Tomb, the burial mound of Queen Myeong-Seong. Hongneung Arboretum is managed by the Korea Forest Service, and houses a variety of domestic and international plants for both visitors to enjoy and researchers to study. The arboretum and Forest Sciece Exhibition Hall are open to the public. Student groups can enjoy natural science and forestry experiences with advanced reservation.

Kongbul Yeonsinnae(콩불 연신내)

Kongbul Yeonsinnae(콩불 연신내)

6.4Km    2020-12-25

14-3 Yeonseo-ro 29-gil Eunpyeong-gu Seoul
+82-2-356-0953

Kongbul (Bulgogi with bean sprouts) is a spicy dish of pork fried with bean sprouts. The best menu at this restaurant is Bean Sprout Bulgogi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

6.4Km    2025-05-20

Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangnidan Street is located near Poeun-ro, which can be reached in about 6 to 8 minutes of leisurely walk toward Mangwon Hangang Park from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station on Subway Line 6. Its name comes from the combination of Mangwon-dong and the Gyeongnidan Street in Itaewon, meaning the “Gyeongnidan Street of Mangwon-dong.” There are a variety of restaurants, cafes, dessert shops, and other small shops, each with their own charm, making it a great place to take the kids shopping or just get some rest. This place is quite close to Mangwon Market, so visitors can stop by the market if time allows. Another way to fit this area into the itinerary is as a pit stop for desserts or some shopping before heading to Mangwon Hangang Park.

Innisfree - Mia Samgeori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 미아삼거리)

6.4Km    2024-04-22

31, Dobong-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Football Faentasium (풋볼 팬타지움)

Football Faentasium (풋볼 팬타지움)

6.4Km    2022-09-13

240, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-305-2002

Football Faentasium is the first soccer-themed experience museum in Korea, founded by the Korea Football Association. The museum uses the lastest in IT for exciting displays, experiences, educational lessons, and more for a facility more like a theme park than a museum. The name comes from a mix of the words fan, fantasy, museum, and stadium.

ABC-Mart - Mia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 미아점)

6.5Km    2024-04-18

45, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Himart - Sangam World Cup Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상암월드컵점)

6.5Km    2024-04-18

295, World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Always August Roasters (올웨이즈 어거스트 로스터스)

6.5Km    2023-07-04

서울특별시 마포구 망원동 415-53
+82-507-1384-1622

Located near Mangwon Market, this cafe is sandwiched between tranquil residential buildings, so it is a good place to enjoy a cup and some desserts in peace. The joint serves great coffee and desserts, which go even better together. Its placement on the first floor means that one can get some sun and feel the tranquil atmosphere of Mangwon-dong, a different side of Seoul as a city. Note that this place also offers alcoholic beverages in the form of wine, so if you are up for a longer stay, you can indulge in the wine card curated by the management.

CU - National Museum of Korea Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu중앙박물관점)

6.5Km    2024-06-26

137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Niwa (니와)

Niwa (니와)

6.5Km    2016-12-08

22, Ichon-ro 75-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-0917

Niwa is an authentic Japanese izakaya, serving alcoholic beverages and food. In order to stay true to tradition, Niwa works in cooperation with an izakaya chain in Hiroshima, Japan, creating a cooking system that realizes genuine Japanese tastes. Customers are able to experience Japan at Niwa, without even visiting the country. The restaurant is constantly working to develop new, delicious menu items.