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Junggok-dong Furniture Street (중곡동 가구거리)

4.8Km    2025-03-17

Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
010-5508-0089

Junggok-dong Furniture Street stretches between Achasan Subway Station and Gunjagyo Bridge, hosting a concentration of furniture stores on either side of the main road. This area accommodates a diverse range of furniture stores, featuring well-known domestic and international brands alongside smaller and medium-sized furniture shops. It serves as a convenient destination for customers to compare and purchase various furniture items, including beds, sofas, dining tables, wardrobes, chairs, and interior accessories, all within close proximity. The accessibility to Gunja Subway Station makes it easily reachable via public transportation.

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) Art Center (한전아트센터 공연장)

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) Art Center (한전아트센터 공연장)

4.8Km    2024-03-20

60, Hyoryeong-ro 72-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The KEPCO Art Center is a cultural complex that provides opportunities to experience a diverse range of arts and culture. The Grand Theater's performances range from musicals and operas to classical and pop music. It offers excellent works that have undergone a rigorous selection process. The center's gallery, electricity museum and sports club are all located in one space, offering a one-stop exploration. 

Olive Young - Sindang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신당역)

Olive Young - Sindang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신당역)

4.8Km    2024-04-18

258, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

4.8Km    2025-10-23

40 Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0541

Banpo Hangang Park is located on the southern side of the river centering on Banpo Bridge (Jamsu Bridge) between Hamnam Bridge (upstream) and Dongjak Bridge (downstream). The Rainbow Fountain built on both sides of Banpo Bridge was registered in The Guinness Book of Records in 2008 as the longest bridge fountain in the world with a total length of 1,140 meters. At night, over 200 lights create a fantastic view of a beautiful rainbow.

In addition, the park is equipped with sports facilities including bubble playground, in-line skating track, soccer field, and basketball court. You may also enjoy the gorgeous view of Hangang River and skyscrapers on the riverside from Gureum and Noeul cafes, lookout places located on the southernmost part of Dongjak Bridge.

Seoraeseom Island which connects from Banpo Hangang River Park is an artificially created island to provide a leisure space for Seoul urbanites. Every spring, the place is flooded with waves of canola flowers and people to enjoy picnic and spring events like ‘Searaeseom Butterfly, Canola Flower Festival’.

Your joyful experience in the park doesn’t end here - there are more things to see and enjoy including a nature experience field, boat quay, bike lane, and picnic spots.

Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (반포대교 달빛무지개분수)

Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (반포대교 달빛무지개분수)

4.8Km    2025-10-23

647 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0578

The Rainbow Fountain plunges 20 meters into the water on both side of Banpo Bridge over the Hangang River. When the sun goes down, 200 lights illuminate the fountain as it sends out dancing, rainbow-colored jets of water in the air in synchronization with music. The fountain boasts spectacular views from the hills, the Hangang River observation deck, and the moon-shaped Moonlight Square. Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain operates every day from April to October, four to six times a day for 20 minutes.

Chungmu Arts Center (충무아트센터)

Chungmu Arts Center (충무아트센터)

4.8Km    2024-03-06

387, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2230-6600

Chungmu Arts Center is a complex cultural facility with an optimal conditions for watching performances. It has a large theater, a medium theater (black), and a small theater (blue). It also boasts great galleries, studios, and a swimming pool, attracting numerous visitors. In addition, one can enjoy performances of various genres, including classical music, plays, musicals, and concerts. Located close to Dongdaemun, it has good accessibility.

Montmartre Park (몽마르뜨공원)

4.8Km    2024-03-20

59 Banpo-daero 37-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2155-6860

Montmartre Park, situated above Seorae Village, earns its name due to the significant number of French residents in the vicinity. This small park exudes an atmosphere of art and romance, fitting its namesake. Adorned with poems and sculptures contributed by French poets and artists, the park also features busts depicting renowned figures like Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Pablo Picasso. Towards the park's conclusion, Nue Bridge connects it to the Seoripul Neighborhood Park.

Universal Arts Center (유니버설아트센터)

Universal Arts Center (유니버설아트센터)

4.9Km    2024-03-19

664 Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Universal Arts Center, inaugurated in 1981, stands as a prominent venue for performances. Renowned for its splendid and classic architectural interior, it is celebrated for its distinctiveness. Its main facilities include the Grand Theater, the Luna Hall capable of accommodating up to 300 guests for banquets, and an audience lounge. It serves as a harmonious space where performance venues, artistic community, and art educational institutions converge. Here, visitors can enjoy a diverse array of performances ranging from ballet and musicals to concerts.

Brian's Coffee (브라이언스커피)

4.9Km    2024-02-15

1F-2F, 46 Nonhyeon-ro 26-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Situated near Yangjaecheon, Brian's Coffee is a café designed to delight all five senses, gaining recognition for its exquisite coffee and desserts. Their standout offering is the coffee Molatte, a unique blend featuring organic molasses topped with whipped cream. Additionally, the café presents a selection of traditional French desserts, including canelé, scones, financiers, and butter bars, each meticulously prepared to offer a genuine taste of France.

Olive Young - Yangjae Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 양재역점)

4.9Km    2024-06-26

B2585, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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