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Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

7.5Km    2021-08-17

137, Bibong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-9911

Geumseonsa Temple is located within Bukhansan National Park, just behind Cheong Wa Da (The Blue House) and Gyeongbokgung Palace. The entrance to the temple is just off the hiking path to Bibong Peak.

After passing Banyajeon Hall, where Buddhist services are held, visitors will see a pine tree over 200 years old, and beyond that, a staircase with 108 steps leading up to Daejeokgwangjeon Hall in the temple's main area. To the right is Samseonggak House and Hongyegyo Bridge over the clear waters flowing down from the mountain.

Additional temple buildings include Mitajeon Hall and Yeonhwadang Hall, built in 2004 by Monk Beopan; and Jeokmukdang Hall, built using traditional construction techniques.

Rodeo Eyewear - Seorae Village Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로데오안경 서래마을)

Rodeo Eyewear - Seorae Village Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로데오안경 서래마을)

7.5Km    2024-04-18

1F, 44, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Lush Korea - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 홍대점)

Lush Korea - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 홍대점)

7.5Km    2024-04-22

39, Jandari-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Batwo Stay [Korea Quality] 바투 스테이[한국관광 품질인증]

Batwo Stay [Korea Quality] 바투 스테이[한국관광 품질인증]

7.5Km    2023-05-23

67-5, Yeonnam-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-2335-6755

Batwo Stay is a guesthouse just a 12-minute walk from Exit 1 of Hongik University Subway Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Batwo means "sitting close to one another" and this is a friendly place to stay. Guestrooms range from single and double rooms to dormitories. The guesthouse offers an English-language cultural experience program for foreign tourists, and regularly promotes local community events. The fashionable, buzzy Hongdae Street is reachable on foot, while World Cup Park (incorporating Haneul Sky Park, and Noeul Sunset Park) is 15 minutes away by car.

Åland - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에이랜드 홍대점)

Åland - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에이랜드 홍대점)

7.5Km    2024-06-27

29, Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Hongdae Nanta Theatre (홍대난타전용관)

Hongdae Nanta Theatre (홍대난타전용관)

7.5Km    2021-08-27

29, Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-739-8288

Located in Hongdae, a signature of youth and cultural streets, Hongdae Nanta Theater has 323 seats and offers two performances daily.

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

7.5Km    2024-03-06

(Kukkiwon), 32, Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-567-1058

Established in 1972, Kukkiwon serves as the headquarters of World Taekwondo. The organization strives to promote the Korean cultural heritage of Taekwondo across the world and set the culture of Taekwondo. To that end, it provides Taekwondo instructor training, undertakes research and development of Taekwondo techniques, and hosts the World Taekwondo Hanmadang. The nearby Kukkiwon Memorial Hall collects and exhibits artifacts related to Taekwondo’s history.

Mum Aroy (뭄알로이)

Mum Aroy (뭄알로이)

7.5Km    2017-01-17

9-7, Wausan-ro 11-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mum Aroy, a term in Thai which means “extremely delicious,” is a restaurant that specializes in Thai cuisine. The interior as well as props used in the restaurant are carefully designed to make customers feel as if they are dining at a local restaurant in Thailand.

Tombola (톰볼라)

Tombola (톰볼라)

7.5Km    2020-04-27

16, Seorae-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-593-4660

Located in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Tombola is an Italian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere and rustic cuisine. The restaurant’s relaxed, yet vibrant atmosphere makes for an ambience that is friendly, but at the same time exotic. Diners can enjoy excellent Italian home-cooked dishes like pizza and pasta at affordable prices, making this particular eatery incredibly popular (reservations strongly recommended!). The most popular menu item is the gratin that comes slathered with cheese.