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Buam-dong is a village located north of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is designated as a development-restricted zone due to its proximity to the Cheong Wa Dae, preserving the old neighborhood's appearance. There are numerous bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and small galleries housed in renovated traditional houses, making it a delightful place for a leisurely stroll. The nearby hiking trails connected to Bugaksan Mountain offer a tranquil journey through the forest, ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion (북악스카이 팔각정)

9.7Km 2024-12-31

267 Bugaksan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion exudes a tranquil, serene beauty regardless of the season. The pavilion, which sits on Bugaksan's 1,652,900 square meter summit at an altitude of 345 meters, was built in a traditional Korean-style and became a popular attraction within the city. There are also spaces for visitors to enjoy food and drinks.

Whanki Art Museum (환기미술관)

9.7Km 2024-03-04

63, Jahamun-ro 40-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-391-7701

Whanki Art Museum exhibits the works of Kim Whanki (1913-1974), the pioneer of Korean abstract art. Kim was inspired by traditional features such as Korean mountains and streams, the sky, moons and clouds, the white porcelain and traditional patterns, and worked to express them in abstract forms through points, lines, and surfaces. The main collection features nearly 300 works by Kim. One can also find an art shop and a café.

Aeum (에움)

9.7Km 2024-03-26

36 Seogang-ro 11-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Aeum is a fusion and traditional dessert cafe in a quiet alley between Sogang University and Hongik University in Seoul. Wooden interiors with muted colors create a neat atmosphere, and there are no signboards or menus on the outside or inside, so visitors can enjoy drinks and desserts in a quiet and relaxing setting. Coffee drinks, including pour-over coffee, are available, and there are many desserts as it's a traditional dessert cafe. The cafe also created a new dessert menu to cater to today's tastes after launching a pop-up store.
Raised rice cake, a traditional Korean dessert, and shaved ice are especially famous. The raised rice cake comes in cherry pepper, sesame, matcha, and chestnut flavors. The shaved ice comes as sweet red bean, apple cinnamon, dried persimmon, and sorbet flavors. Recipes and plating are designed to make Korean desserts easy for modern people to enjoy.

Yongma Land (용마랜드)

9.7Km 2024-10-16

118 Mangu-ro 70-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

Yongma Land, a private amusement park, was opened at the foot of Yongmasan Mountain in 1983, and closed its doors in 2011. Having spent some time as a derelict building, it has now been repurposed as a nostalgia-filled space. It was made famous as the filming location of Crayon Pop’s "Bar Bar Bar" music video. Since then, it has become a renowned destination for photography, thanks to its unique atmosphere created by the combination of lush greenery and derelict amusement rides. Entry may be restricted in the case of filming or space rentals, so make sure to check with the management before you head to the amusement park. Yongma Land is located next to Bonghwa Middle School, at Exit 1 of Mangu Station, Gyeongui–Jungang Line.

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