Samcheong-dong Street (삼청동길)
5.7Km 2025-01-22
107 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
It is said that Samcheong-dong was named from the story about the three "cheong" (Chinese character meaning clean) of the area, namely the mountain, water, and people. Another theory is that the origin of the region's name came from Samcheongjeon Hall where three tablets called "Taecheong," "Sangcheong," and "Okcheong," were set up based on Taoism. Samcheong-dong Street features a mixture of old scenes of hanok buildings with traditional beauty and modern scenes of galleries and cafés, creating a unique atmosphere. Visitors can feel the abundant cultural mood at every corner of the street through the art galleries, museums, antique shops, and quiet pathways.
Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)
5.7Km 2023-03-13
120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-3007
Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Queen Jinseong’s reign), Monk Doseon founded it at the ground of Yeonhui Palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, and later in 1748 (the 24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.
“Yeongsanjae,” one of the Buddhist rituals and also a National Intangible Cultural Property, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summertime, Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival takes place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism.
Cheong Wa Dae Media Display (청와대 국민과 함께 영상전시)
5.7Km 2025-08-20
1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
박주원 학예연구사 02-3771-8636
Cheong Wa Dae Media Display brightens the night through a media facade display on Yeongbingwan Hall. The display shows the history of Cheong Wa Dae through the theme "Twelve Lights".
Korean Museum of Straw and Life (짚풀생활사박물관)
5.7Km 2022-09-15
45, Sungkyunkwan-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-743-8787
Korean Museum of Straw and Life is a private museum dedicated to the collection, research, and display of materials and historical accounts of diverse straws and their uses in Korea. As Koreans' lifestyle in the past heavily depended on agriculture and cultivation of crops, straws and grasses were easily found and had many uses. The museum aims to educate the general public of how different straw were produced and used by Korean ancestors as well as their significance in connection with today's lifestyle.
Ongeundal (옹근달)
5.7Km 2025-10-29
41-1, Seongsui-ro 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
This bakery in Seongsu-dong boasts a colorful and unique visual, and is gaining popularity for its “cruffin,” a hybrid of a croissant and muffin. The menu includes a variety of breads and desserts, such as canelé, pound cake, crumble, and mille-feuille, making it a paradise for bread-lovers. The courtyard of the building, which was remodeled from an old factory, has thick bushes and a small square pond, offering a unique view. The floor-to-ceiling windows in this two-story building create the feeling of a wide, open space, making it full of photo opportunities.
St. Mary's Jin Eye Center (성모 진 안과 의원)
5.8Km 2025-10-23
(1st,4th,5th Floors), 337 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
All of our doctors are former adjunct professors of ophthalmology at the Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital. They have performed more than 5,000 two-day LASEK procedures using AMARIS RED 1050RS by SCHWIND in Germany, and more than 10,000 cataract surgeries using the most advanced multifocal intraocular lenses from overseas companies such as ALCON, JOHNSON & JOHNSON, ZEISS, and HOYA.
We operate the same glaucoma and retina screening equipment as the top five university hospitals and offer surgical and injection treatments for retinal diseases.
We also offer IPL laser or collagen plug treatments for dry eyes.
ODE Clinic (오드의원)
5.8Km 2025-11-28
8th Floor, Gyeongwon Building, 340 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
ODE Clinic is a dermatology and aesthetic medical institution with a high proportion of domestic patients, ensuring proven safety and trust. The clinic operates a designated doctor system, providing responsible 1:1 consultation and treatment. Its medical team consists of young specialists capable of offering the latest treatment trends. With this experience, ODE Clinic provides reliable medical services to international patients.
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