Songpa Naru Park (Seokchonhosu Lake) (송파나루공원 (석촌호수)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Songpa Naru Park (Seokchonhosu Lake) (송파나루공원 (석촌호수))

5.0Km    2024-10-10

136 Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Songpa Naru Park, also commonly referred to as Seokchonhosu Lake, is a citizen park in Seoul with a jogging course and walking trails. It has two lakes with Songpa-daero Boulevard running in between. Originally, a branch of the Hangang River ran through the site, forming one large lake, but the lake was divided into two with the construction of Songpa-daero Boulevard. The total size of the two lakes is 217,850 ㎡, and they hold about 737 tons of water. The depth of the lakes is 4-5 meters.

Seoul Nori Madang (서울놀이마당)

5.0Km    2021-02-10

136, Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2800

Established on December 25, 1984, Seoul Nori Madang offers diverse traditional performances on an outdoor stage to promote Korean folk plays and culture. Performances are regularly held every weekend; it hosts over 120 performances every year and each performance attracts over 1,300 visitors. Within Seoul Nori Madang is Songpa Folk Preservation Association, which offers seminars on folk plays such as Songpa Sandae Nori and Songpa Baekjung Nori for students, free of charge.

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan (스테이 패스포트 신당 료칸)

5.0Km    2025-04-24

33 Nangye-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan offers a four major room types: "Goyo" and "Sohyang," designed for two who seek privacy and relaxation away from the busy city life; "Pungryu," accommodating up to four people, perfect for family guests or a group of friends; and "Pungyo,"  designed to offer utmost relaxation.  

Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival (호수벚꽃축제)

5.0Km    2025-03-25

136 Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2800

Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event held at Seokchon Lake. The event takes place between late March to mid-April, when cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the lakeside park. In addition, a variety of performances, exhibitions, and hands-on activities also take place during the festival period.

Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

5.0Km    2024-03-12

241, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2128-2800

Jangchung Gymnasium is Korea's first domed gymnasium and opened in 1963. It was renovated in 2015 to become what it is today. It is famous for hosting the Korean Professional Volleyball League during the winter months. The gymnasium also boasts a variety of athletic competitions, cultural performances, and events. Nearby are Jangchungdan Park, Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street, and Dongdaemun Historical and Cultural Park, which are all worth exploring. 

The National Library of Korea (국립중앙도서관)

5.0Km    2021-06-22

201, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-590-0500

The National Library of Korea collects and preserves many important documents and books, promoting a culture of appreciation for these cultural heritages. The library was founded on May 28, 1988 in the area of Seocho Park, later expanding to include an annex. The scenery of the park is beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing, perfectly suited to the pursuit of knowledge. For further understanding, the library also offers guided tours for those interested in library science. Many materials have also been scanned and are accessible online through the digital library.

Hottracks - Jamsil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 잠실점)

5.0Km    2024-04-22

269, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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nuMori - Electro Gugak(누모리-일렉트로 국악)

5.0Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 서초구 강남대로 201 (양재동)

Seoul Crown Hotel (서울 크라운 관광호텔 )

5.0Km    2021-05-24

140, Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-4111

Seoul Crown Hotel is in the main shopping district of Itaewon, an international area where a variety of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment choices are clustered. The hotel is perfect for rest, weddings or events and parties as it is equipped with all the subsidiary facilities to accommodate all the guest’s needs. Guests can also easily travel throughout the city using public transportation that is nearby.

Star Haecheontang (스타해천탕)

5.0Km    2021-03-18

179, Nangye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-3382

A spicy seafood stew specialty restaurant located near Sindang Station in Seoul. The most famous menu is chicken and seafood soup. A restaurant famous for seafood stew and steamed dishes.