KUIMS (강동경희대학교병원)

16.7Km 2025-10-23

892 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Kyung Hee University Hospital At Gangdong (KUIMS), located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, has three university hospital organizations: the School of Medicine, the School of Korean Medicine, and the School of Dentistry. As we use an international brand name KUIMS, we prioritize the convenience and satisfaction of foreign patients. With our advanced medical technologies such as high-difficulty critical disease surgery, robotic surgery, and organ transplantation, we provide fast-track services for all treatment processes such as outpatient appointments, various tests and surgeries, and hospitalization.
In addition, we provide free 1:1 professional medical interpretation and operate a 24-hour hotline with specialized services such as the International Healthcare Center, International Lounge, and a ward for international patients only for the convenience of foreign patients.

Skylift (스카이리프트)

16.7Km 2025-11-11

102 Daegongwongwangjang-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Seoul Grand Park Skylift is an experiential transportation and tourist facility that operates within Seoul Grand Park. It consists of two lines, Line 1 and Line 2, and operates from the entrance of Seoul Grand Park to the north gate of the zoo, and from the north gate of the zoo to the top of the carnivore animals zone, respectively. It serves to connect major tourist destinations such as the zoo, themed gardens, and children's zoo, allowing visitors to move around efficiently. Visitors can also enjoy the natural scenery of Seoul Grand Park's lakes, forests, and flower paths while traveling on the lift. Available all year round, visitors can enjoy seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscapes in winter.

Tomb of General Gwon Yul (권율장군묘)

16.8Km 2024-02-07

223 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

General Gwon Yul (1537-1599) is a historic figure from the Joseon dynasty. He is celebrated for repelling the invading Japanese forces at Haengjusanseong Fortress and other locations near Seoul during the Japanese Invasion of Korea (1592-1598). In front of the tomb stands a tombstone, flanked by pairs of stone statues. These pairs consist of Sangseok, Hyangnoseok, Dongjaseok, Muninseok, and Mangjuseok, with one statue from each pair positioned on the left and the other on the right, respectively. The site also includes the tombs of his father and older brother. His descendants continue to visit and commemorate him to this day.

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Gimpo Han River Hotel (라마다앙코르 바이윈덤 김포한강호텔)

16.8Km 2024-08-13

169 Arayuk-ro 152beon-gil, Gochon-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Gimpo Han River Hotel is located just a 10-minute drive from Gimpo International Airport and KINTEX. The hotel was built in 2019 under the international hotel brand Ramada. In addition to the many rooms, the hotel offers a range of amenities, including a kid's zone, restaurant, banquet hall, business center, fitness center, coin laundromat, and more.

Gureumsan Forest Park (Gureumsan Urban Forest Park) (구름산 산림욕장 (구름산 도시자연공원) )

16.8Km 2024-04-08

27 Ori-ro 619beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gureumsan Forest Park is densely populated with trees that are 20 meters high. The forest park has a playground and wooden benches, and has the highest phytoncide concentration out of all the 13 forest parks in Gyeonggi-do. This hiking trail has been developed with 356 fir trees and an 184-meter red clay trail to provide citizens and tourists with a relaxing barefoot walking experience. Most of the forest paths in the park area are covered in wood chips, making it easier to walk.

Sammaksa Temple (삼막사)

16.9Km 2024-02-07

478 Sammak-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do,

Sammaksa Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Samseongsan Mountain. Legend has it that the temple was established in 667 by Wonhyo, a Buddhist philosopher from the Silla era. Within the temple grounds are Cheonbuljeon Hall, Yukgwaneumjeon Hall, Myeongbujeon Hall, Manghaeru Pavilion, Chilbogak House, among others. The temple holds heritages like the Rock-carved Buddha Triad and the Fertility Stones. These artifacts, symbolizing the fusion of Buddhism and folk religion, highlights the ancient nature of the place.

Seoulland Sledding Hills (서울랜드 눈썰매장)

16.9Km 2022-11-22

Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Seoulland Sledding Hills offers two slopes, one for children (50 meters long) and another for adults (120 meters long). Amenities include food stands that sell various foods, including eomuk (fish cake) soup, resting lounge and medical office. Various performances are also prepared to entertain visitors at the main stage nearby the sledding hill.

Gildong Ecological Park (길동생태공원)

16.9Km 2021-10-23

1291, Cheonho-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Gildong Ecological Park was founded by the Seoul government by restoring the wetland on the side of Cheonho-daero. The park maintains and preserves a wide range of flora and fauna in their natural habitats, allowing park visitors to observe plants, animals and insects in a natural ecosystem, and to learn about the importance of nature conservation.

The 80,683 ㎡ park is divided into a wetland zone, forest zone, and grassland zone. Amenities include an outdoor classroom, outdoor exhibition space, observation deck, pergolas, and more. The bird observation platform in particular is a great way to birdwatch in the urban landscape.

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

17.0Km 2025-03-29

10, Dongnam-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is a large shopping district containing over 200 brand-name discount stores. The street is T-shaped, with a 1-kilometer-long main street connected to a 400-meter-long alley, and the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center located at the center. For shoppers’ convenience, there is a public parking lot (if visitors purchase goods at Rodeo Street, they can park here for free) and a parking lot for foreign tourists only (free of charge). Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is one of Korea’s major shopping streets with customers ranging from teenagers to adults, since discount stores stocking sports wear, casual wear, shoes, men’s and ladies’ suits, and golf wear are all located on this street. Moreover, this is a great place to find deals on famous brands, at prices lower than at a department store. On some items you can get discounts of up to 70-80%.

Since most of the goods are stock from previous seasons, it might be better to purchase the more classic styles rather than the trendy fashions. In some cases, the goods might have been slightly crumpled or stained during the transfer from warehouse storage, but taking them to the dry-cleaners should fix most problems. However you should be careful when looking at the sewing quality, and check for missing buttons.

One more thing to bear in mind is the shopping season. Even discount stores have periods when stock runs low. The best time to shop is immediately after the stores in Rodeo Street restock their merchandise. This is done at about the same time as department stores. There is also an enormous variety of goods to choose from during the Rodeo Festivals in May and September. The purchased goods are exchangeable but non-refundable, so check the quality of the products carefully before purchasing.

In addition, Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street has a wide selection of restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are a number of pizza places, coffee shops, and food courts, as well as internet cafes and game rooms in the alleys behind the stores. Visitors can also relax in the surrounding parks. There’s a park with a 600-year-old zelkova tree right behind the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center. Munjeong Rodeo Street is not just a shopping district; it’s a cultural area. The ‘Munjeong-dong Cultural Festival’ takes place every year in May, and the ‘Munjeong-dong Rodeo Festival’ takes place in May every other year. During these festivals, visitors can watch traditional Korean performances, traditional wedding ceremonies, international fashion parades, hip-hop dancing, and more. A charity sale is held on weekends and national holidays on the open-air stage of the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center, and merchandise is sold for even bigger discounts.

Cheonggyesan Mountain (청계산)

17.3Km 2024-03-20

Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Standing at 618 meters above sea level, Cheonggyesan Mountain boarders the area of Yangjae-dong, Seoul and Gwacheon-si, Seongnam-si, and Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do. From the top, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Seoul's city center and Gyeonggi-do. The mountain is well-maintained with various hiking trails, making it easy to climb even for beginners. In the fall, the mountain is known for its stunning fall foliage, attracting numerous visitors.

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