Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

6.9Km 2024-10-24

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3218-4800

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple.

Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. The temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa is held on the ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).

Little & Much (리틀앤머치)

6.9Km 2019-01-28

49, Hakdong-ro 56-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Little & Much is a dessert cafe that offers flavorful desserts operated by a married patiserrie couple. A variety of cakes are available along with coffees and teas.

Hottracks - Suyu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 수유점)

6.9Km 2024-04-18

348, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hak-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 학동역)

7.0Km 2024-04-17

177, Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대입구역)

7.0Km 2024-04-17

1F, 285, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Baeksasilgyegok Valley (백사실계곡)

7.0Km 2020-08-31

115, Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1114

Baeksasilgyegok Valley in Seoul is a well preserved cultural and natural site, being home to Baekseokdongcheon, Historic Site No. 462, as well as a habitat to diverse animals, including salamanders, frogs, minnows, and crayfish. The preservation value of this area is especially high as the valley is home to a large colony of salamanders, which are indicator species of the clean water and a protected wildlife species of Seoul.

The valley gets its name from the site of a villa of Yi Hangbok. The path along the area’s thick forest and natural valleys provides an excellent getaway. Since the area is a habitat to several protected species, visitors are asked to refrain from dipping their feet in the valley’s waters while exploring the scenery. The entrance to the valley is located past the Sanmotungi Café.

PENELOPE (페넬로페)

7.0Km 2021-03-26

1, Nohae-ro 8-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-908-0298

It has a large space and an outdoor terrace. This restaurant's signature menu is pizza. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul.

Daepyeong Galbi (대평갈비)

7.0Km 2021-03-27

83, Pyeongchangmunhwa-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-5288

With a large hall, it is a good place for group gatherings and group dinners. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled jumbo sized beef ribs/grilled jumbo sized spareribs.

Imperial Palace Hotel (임페리얼 팰리스 호텔)

7.0Km 2021-04-02

640, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3440-8000

Imperial Palace Hotel first opened on September 18, 1989, starting as a deluxe hotel and becoming a superior deluxe hotel after 10 years in June 1999. The hotel has remained the pride of the Korean hotel industry thanks to its effective management and improving domestic capital. In 2005, it carried out a large-scale remodeling project to enlarge its size to resemble luxurious European hotels, including a large-sized lobby, convention center that can accommodate over 1,000 visitors, classical wedding hall, and 405 guestrooms. The hotel is part of a chain, along with Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel in Itaewon and Imperial Palace Hotel – Fukuoka in Japan.

DOWON TOUR (도원국제여행사)

7.0Km 2025-07-07

(#323), 9 Gongneung-ro 59ga-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Based on my previous experience as a Korean and Japanese language guide in China, I established Dowon International Travel Agency in 2023.

Our main focus is on medical tourism for Chinese clients, offering not only tours of popular destinations and shopping in Korea, but also services for VIP guests such as plastic surgery and health checkups.

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