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Achasan Ecological Park (아차산생태공원)

Achasan Ecological Park (아차산생태공원)

8.5Km    2021-05-14

127, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-450-1655

Achasan Ecological Park was established under the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Five Year Plan for Urban Green Expansion. Through various events and activities, the park provides opportunities to experience and learn about nature and its ecology. Major facilities include Eco Park, Rendezvous Square, Red Clay Road, Barefoot Path, Pine Forest, Mineral Spring, Eco Trail and pergolas.

Wonder Place - Suyu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (원더플레이스 수유)

8.5Km    2024-04-22

308, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Rose Festival (서울장미축제)

Seoul Rose Festival (서울장미축제)

8.5Km    2022-05-04

375, Jungnangcheon-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2094-1838

Seoul Rose Festival takes place every May in the area of Jungnang-gu, where thousands of roses bloom to form a 5.15 kilometer-long rose tunnel. The festival focuses on the beautiful aspect of roses, with many performances and activity programs that will entertain visitors. The festival celebrates each day with diverse contents based on different themes and provides photo zones throughout the event venue for visitors.

Due to the Covid-19 situation, the festival for the year 2022 is limited in size and accommodates up to 300 people at a time.

Yeouido Park (여의도공원)

8.5Km    2024-04-08

68, Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Yeouido Park is a large recreational area located on Yeouido Island in the central part of Seoul. It was once originally covered with black asphalt, and people frequented the place for bicycling and roller-skating. The construction began in 1997 and opened officially in February 1999. It is now the place where many people in the city come to rest and enjoy strolling around, playing sports, and cultural events.

E-Mart - Yeouido Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 여의도)

8.5Km    2024-04-22

10, Yeouidong-ro 3-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Bongsanok (봉산옥)

8.5Km    2024-03-25

5-6 Banpo-daero 8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-525-2282

Bongsanok, located near the Seoul Arts Center, specializes in manduguk (mandu soup), known for its signature spicy twist with a generous sprinkling of chili pepper powder. The restaurant’s celebrated manduguk features Hwanghae-do-style mandu, stuffed with a savory blend of minced meat, kimchi cabbage, bean sprouts, and chives, all served in a rich beef brisket broth that has been meticulously boiled for twelve hours.

LG Best Shop - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 은평점)

LG Best Shop - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 은평점)

8.6Km    2024-04-18

153, Eunpyeong-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Himart - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 은평점)

Himart - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 은평점)

8.6Km    2024-04-22

148, Eunpyeong-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관)

Korean Martyrs' Museum (한국천주교순교자박물관)

8.6Km    2023-01-03

6, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3142-4434

Korean Martyrs’ Museum was opened in October of 1967 as Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine, in memory of the Catholic martyrs who lost their lives during the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. The name of the museum changed to the current Korean Martyrs' Museum in August 2008. The museum displays artifacts and materials in exhibitions related to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea.

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지)

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine (절두산순교성지)

8.6Km    2024-03-12

6 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3142-4434

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine is the site where many Catholic believers were executed in 1866 due to persecution. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom, the Korean Catholic Church opened the Memorial Hall in October 1967, exhibiting materials, relics, and souvenirs related to the Korean Catholic Church and operating a museum. Pope Johannes Paulus II visited the site in 1984, and Mother Teresa visited in 1985.