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Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)

10.7Km    2025-01-17

2406 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, Concert Hall, Art Gallery, Calligraphy Museum, Art Material Hall, and an outdoor stage. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions all in one site.

The Opera House and Concert Hall consist of a total of five performance halls offering an average of 800 performances ever year, whereas the Art Gallery and Calligraphy Museum has seven exhibition halls providing various exhibitions throughout the year. The outdoor stage also provides various genres of performances all year round.

Gangnam Severance Hospital (연세대학교 의과대학 강남세브란스병원)

10.7Km    2025-10-23

211 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Severance Hospital, a part of Yonsei University Health System (YUHS), was founded in 1983 in Gangnam, Seoul. Since then, we have been leading the region’s healthcare development with a world-class medical system. We operate four specialized hospitals, including Cancer, Spine, Heart/Brain/Vascular, and Dental Hospitals, with 47 medical departments. These special hospitals have earned patients’ trust by providing high standards of care and treatment in their respective fields. 
In addition, Gangnam Severance Hospital is a tertiary hospital with a screening center and a fast-track program for international patients: the program integrates health check-ups, outpatient consultation, inpatient treatment, and surgery into a single program to provide fast and accurate medical services. The program helps them receive accelerated care by facilitating the whole process. Gangnam Severance Hospital provides patient-centered medical care, constantly improving its healthcare quality through research and innovation. These efforts have cemented our standing as a trusted healthcare organization for many patients at home and abroad.    

Seoul Doseonsa Temple (도선사(서울))

10.7Km    2025-06-25

504 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Doseonsa Temple was established 1,100 years ago during the latter part of the Silla Kingdom when the renowned Buddhist priest Doseonguksa was traveling through the mountains. After visiting the site, Doseonguksa made a prophecy that led to the construction of the temple. According to legend, he used only his walking stick to carve the large Bodhisattva that sits at the temple. Interestingly enough, the statue does not show any evidence of chisel marks, further adding to the mystery of how the statue was made.

During the 7th year of King Gwangmu of the Joseon dynasty, Doseonsa Temple was officially named the representative temple of Korea with the purpose of promoting Cheongdamdaejongsa's Korean Buddhism movement, aiming at a religious revival. Due to these special circumstances Deseonsa Temple gained a high reputation and much recognition, which have held strong to this day.

Inside the temple, visitors can view the remains and written works of Cheongdamdaejongsa in the Cheongdamdaejongsa Memorial Hall. Next to the road leading to Cheonbuljeon Hall is a pond where you can toss a coin and make a wish and just past Yongammun Gate is a hiking path connecting Baegundae Cliff and Insubong Peak. Inside the Ksitigarbha Hall are portraits of President Park Chung-hee, Yuk Yeong-su, and Hyundai Chairman Chung Ju-yung. In front of the hall is a tree that is said to have been planted by a Buddhist priest who brought it from India 200 years ago. Historical artifacts can be found throughout the temple.

National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)

National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)

10.7Km    2021-08-13

2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The National Gugak Museum opened on February 23, 1995 as the first gugak museum in Korea, featuring approximately 6,000 pieces of gugak-related materials and relics which have both historical and cultural value. It is comprised of seven themed permanent exhibition halls that present 250 pieces of audio and video clips regarding gugak. In the 3D room, visitors can enjoy 3D animation at all times. The museum also hosts special exhibitions in unique and interesting themes.

National Gugak Center (국립국악원)

10.7Km    2025-01-17

2364 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The National Gugak Center is the governing body established to preserve and promote traditional Korean performing arts. The center can accommodate every type of traditional performing arts, such as palace music, court music, and all other genres including major productions of changgeuk (Korean musical drama). Originally opened in Busan in 1951, the center moved to its current location in Seoul in 1987. The center also opened branch locations in Namwon, Jindo, and Busan in 1992, 2004, and 2008 respectively.

Bukhansan Dulle Trail Section 1 ([북한산 둘레길] 1 소나무숲길 )

Bukhansan Dulle Trail Section 1 ([북한산 둘레길] 1 소나무숲길 )

10.8Km    2024-01-04

12 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Bukhansan Mountain is a mountain representing Seoul, which 5 million people visit every year. It is not easy to hike up to the top, but the dulle trail allows one to enjoy the beauty of the mountain without too much effort. Bukhansan Dulle Trail is a low-lying, horizontal walking trail created by connecting and refining existing side paths, allowing for a leisurely walk along the foot of the mountain. The Pine Forest Trail, one section of the trail consisting of 21 themes, is 2.9 kilometers long from the entrance to Uiryeong Trail to the top of Solbat Neighborhood Park. It is filled with majestic pine trees, and the road is wide and gentle, making it a perfect place to enjoy a walk. Most of the section is shaded by trees, so visitors can feel cool while walking up even on hot summer days.

Wondangsaem Park (원당샘공원)

Wondangsaem Park (원당샘공원)

10.8Km    2024-02-15

16 Haedeung-ro 32ga-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Wondangsaem Pond is named after the Wondang village, where the Yun family settled about 600 years ago. It is a park that harmoniously blends a traditional pond with a Hall of Rejoicing Pavilion called Samojeong, a wall fall, and a floral wall. During autumn, the golden foliage of an 800-year-old ginkgo tree enriches the surroundings, and a deck path around the tree offers a delightful stroll.

St. Peter's General Hospital (강남베드로종합병원)

10.9Km    2025-10-23

2633 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam St. Peter's Hospital is a comprehensive medical center with 15 departments, including spine & joint care, cerebrovascular & cardiovascular diseases, hyperhidrosis, facial spasms, pain management, and nephrology, urology, and women’s health.
With 30 years of clinical experience and a cooperative, multidisciplinary approach, we provide trustworthy medical services to international patients as well.
Moving forward, we will continue to uphold our core values and vision by providing patient-centric care that comforts both the body and mind. We are committed to collaborative treatment, social contribution, and continuous academic research, all built upon our 30 years of accumulated expertise.

DOWON TOUR (도원국제여행사)

11.0Km    2025-10-23

(#323), 9 Gongneung-ro 59ga-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Based on my previous experience as a Korean and Japanese language guide in China, I established Dowon International Travel Agency in 2023. 

Our main focus is on medical tourism for Chinese clients, offering not only tours of popular destinations and shopping in Korea, but also services for VIP guests such as plastic surgery and health checkups.

Riverside Spa Land (강변스파랜드)

11.0Km    2024-03-19

2nd basement level, 45, Guuigangbyeon-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Riverside Spa Land opened in 1988. It contains a Korean-style sauna (jjimjilbang), restaurant, and a large game center. The spa facilities utilize underground mineral water rich in sulfur, which is said to be effective toward atopy and other skin disorders. Because it is located at the heart of Seoul, it is very accessible, and Riverside Spa Land’s wide range of facilities and services make it a popular destination for many.