Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

9.4Km 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.

Enter 6 - Sangbong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜엔터식스 상봉점)

9.4Km 2024-04-19

Within Hyundai Amco Enocity, 353, Mangu-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

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ABC Mart - Sangbong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 상봉점)

9.4Km 2024-06-27

353, Mangu-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Mia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 미아)

9.4Km 2024-04-22

17, Dobong-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Yeonsero (Yonsei University Street) (연세로)

9.4Km 2022-10-25

Area of Yeonse-ro, Sedaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

This road takes you from Sinchon Subway Station right to Yonsei University. Like branching tree roots, the numerous side streets diverge off the main road. In 1999 Yonsei College Street was designated as “The Road One Wants to Walk.” Since then, this famous street has been improved upon even more, placed on tourist maps and promoted by businesses. A visitor to this area can eat at a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops and stores. In the afternoon hours, you can also enjoy the taste of small food stands that line the sidewalks.

Look Optical - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (룩옵티컬 신촌)

9.4Km 2024-04-18

1F, 2, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Sigonggan - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엔컴21지점 신촌(신))

9.4Km 2024-04-22

1F, and 2F, 3, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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CU - Mapo IVY Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu마포아이비점)

9.4Km 2024-06-27

1F, #B101, 136, Seogang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul,

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Nature Collection - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 신촌)

9.4Km 2024-04-18

14, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Sinchon Sisters Hostel (신촌 시스터즈)

9.4Km 2024-12-23

24 , Baekbeom-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4354-1613

Sinchon Sisters is a friendly guesthouse in Mapo-gu, Seoul, that caters for young travelers. Rooms are for two, three or four people, and each room has its own bathroom. There is no separate dining area, but you can bring food into your room and there’s a microwave for visitors’ use. Washing machines and dryers are also provided (payment needed). Transport is convenient: Sinchon Station and Sogang University Station are a 5 minutes’ walk away, and there are bus stops nearby - including for the airport express bus service. The Hongdae, Hapjeong, Mangwon, and Sangsu areas are all nearby.

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