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World Cup Park (월드컵공원)

17.0Km    2024-10-23

243-60 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Opened on May 1st, 2002, the Wolrd Cup Park was once a 15-year-old landfill that held over 92 million tons of garbage. The park is located near Seoul World Cup Stadium, and is made up of five smaller parks - Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park, Haneul (Sky) Park, Noeul (Sunset) Park, Nanjicheon Park, and Nanji Hangang Park.

* Pyeonghwa Park: Closest to Seoul World Cup Stadium, it holds a pond, garden, children’s playground, and forest. As a representative park of World Cup Park, the park was designed in hopes of peace and harmony between mankind and nature. It is often used as a picnic area and place for nature studies.

* Nanji Hangang Park: Nanji Hangang Park was developed on the banks of the Hangang River. In contrast to other Hangang River parks, Nanji Hangang Park is a water-friendly park that has a gradual slope towards the riverbank. The park consists of a camping ground, soccer field, basketball court, grass field, cruise ship port, and an area for nature studies.

* Haneul Park: Haneul Park consists of vast grassland located at the highest elevation of the five parks. The park's pasture is covered with eulalias and wild flowers in their most natural state. In addition, 30,000 butterflies of different species were introduced in 2000 to stabilize the ecosystem. Five wind-powered generators provide power to the park and the park’s maintenance office. Once a mountain of garbage, it is now a green hill with 22 lookout points offering breathtaking views of Seoul, including the N Seoul Tower, Bukhansan Mountain, and Hangang River. Tall trees are line the park to provide shades and serve as resting spots for visitors. As a popular spot to enjoy the sight of eulalias, the park usually remains open until late in the evening during the Eulalia Festival period.

* Noeul Park: In order to prevent the vast area of land of what was once a wasteland from becoming an unnecessary chunk of land, a nine-hole golf course was constructed in what is now known as Noeul Park. The golf course serves as an environment friendly entertainment park to visitors while stabilizing the geographical formation and has an urban park nearby that offers scenic views of the Hangang River and beautiful sunset. Located west of the golf park is Noeul Square, decorated with shrubs and flowers.

* Nanjicheon Park: Nanjicheon Park was developed from the Nanji Stream, which flowed under Haneul Park. It was once overflowing with sewage runoff from a nearby landfill, but it has since been beautifully restored into a park with clear water. The park is built to serve as a recreational spot for those with for youths, elders, and people with disabilities.

Baedari Secondhand Bookstore Alley (배다리 헌책방 골목)

Baedari Secondhand Bookstore Alley (배다리 헌책방 골목)

17.2Km    2023-11-08

3 Geumgok-ro, Dong-gu, Incheon

Baedaeri Secondhand Bookstore Alley is a representative location of Incheon's past and the life of people living here. The street is home to five bookstores that sell books on every topic, from art and music to traditional medicine, children's literature, and dictionaries. The entrance to the alley also features murals of life in the past. Recently, the street was used as a filming location for the drama "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016)," making it an extremely popular spot to visit.

Sunset Leisure 435 (썬셋레저 435)

Sunset Leisure 435 (썬셋레저 435)

17.2Km    2023-07-04

서울특별시 마포구 망원동 205-5

Mangwon Hangang Park is famous for its amenities, and what better than the iconic duck boat to get the most out of Hangang River? Hangang River is a wide river ranging up to 1 - 2km in x_width, so go for a joyride with duck boats on the river. One can also opt for electric boats for a more comfortable experience, depending on one’s preferences and the group size. Duck boats are particularly popular on the weekends and holidays, so it is recommended to place reservations before heading there. 

The Hyooshik Aank Ryokan Hotel Paju (더휴식 아늑료칸호텔 파주금촌점)

The Hyooshik Aank Ryokan Hotel Paju (더휴식 아늑료칸호텔 파주금촌점)

17.2Km    2025-04-24

41-13 Geumjeong 14-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

The hotel offers a cozy stay with salt baths and a private sauna in the lobby, which can accommodate up to four people. Guests can unwind and release their fatigue as they take in the calm sound of water and the slow passing of time. Guests can also rent Yukata in the lobby to enjoy a truly Ryokan-like experience. The wooden signboard and small roof tiles further enhance the cozy atmosphere of the hotel.

Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital (이화의대부속목동병원)

17.2Km    2025-10-23

1071 Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, established in 1993, continues the legacy of Pogoonyogoan (1887), Korea’s first women’s hospital. As a 5th-stage tertiary hospital, it delivers advanced care through specialized centers, treating high-complexity diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders, and organ transplantation, as well as chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and joint diseases. With the opening of Cancer Center for Women (2009), Urology Institute (2022), and Blood Cancer Hospital (2025), the hospital has expanded its expertise and patient-centered environment, providing trusted, high-quality medical services.

Pureun Arboretum & Hang-dong Railroad (푸른수목원&항동철길)

17.2Km    2025-01-17

240 Yeondong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

Pureun Arboretum is a botanical garden boasting well-established ecological parks and scenic walking trails. It encompasses diverse themed gardens, including the Wildflower Garden, Hydrangea Garden, Conifer Garden, Broadleaf Tree Garden, Bulbous Plant Garden, Wetland Garden, and Rose Garden, complemented by an Visitor Center. The Forest Learning School, functioning as a greenhouse, showcases plants from various corners of the globe and hosts educational programs. Visitors can avail themselves of facilities like the book café, a café, and a library. Additionally, the arboretum is intersected by the abandoned railroad tracks of Hang-dong.

Mokdong Stadium (목동운동장(목동아이스링크,사격장)

Mokdong Stadium (목동운동장(목동아이스링크,사격장)

17.3Km    2022-09-14

939, Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

Mokdong Stadium was opened in 1989 with a stadium, a baseball field and an indoor ice rink and added footsal field in 2008 to improve Korea’s sports culture. The soccer field was used as the home field for K-league teams in the past. The ice rink hosts hockey matches and figure skating competitions as well as ice ballet performances. Other facilities include a main square, an indoor shooting range and a gym for residents to enjoy.

Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village (송월동 동화마을)

Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village (송월동 동화마을)

17.4Km    2025-10-23

Songwol-dong 3(sam)-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon

Songwol-dong was named for its view of the moon between the pine forest. The opening of Incheon Port in 1883 led to the start of many foreigners coming into the area for settlement, and it turned into a rich village. However, young people gradually moved out, leaving the village in a state of stagnation. As such, a renovation project was brought about to improve the development of the village by decorating with murals and sculptures of classic fairy tales.

Ilmi Dental Clinic (일미치과의원)

17.4Km    2025-10-23

(9th Floor), 428 Gyeongin-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon

Ilmi Dental Clinic is a specialized dental clinic for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea.
With over 30 years of experience in implant and prosthetic treatments, Ilmi Dental Clinic has actively sought patient feedback and developed the Pasa device for preventing snoring and sleep apnea about 10 years ago. Since then, the Pasa device has been used in the treatment of snoring patients nationwide. Dr. Park Young-Hyun’s CT-based diagnostic method for identifying the causes of snoring and the personalized Pasa oral appliance therapy are exclusively available at Ilmi Dental Clinic.
Currently, apart from uncomfortable positive airway pressure machines, there are no other comfortable treatments for snoring. However, Ilmi Dental Clinic offers a solution to this problem. Additionally, dental treatments can be challenging for international patients who need multiple visits, but Ilmi Dental Clinic can provide effective treatment for snoring and sleep apnea in just one day at a reasonable price.

Incheon Jayu Park (자유공원 (인천))

Incheon Jayu Park (자유공원 (인천))

17.5Km    2024-12-27

46 Jemullyang-ro 232beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

Jayu Park is the first Western-style park in Korea, built five years after the opening of Incheon Port. The location is perfect for a nice stroll as it is located high above sea level with spacious areas and a thick forest. At top of the park is the Korea-U.S.A. Centennial Monument built in 1982 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the treaty of peace, commerce and navigation between Korean and the US. Within the park, visitors can enjoy a small zoo, a pagoda, benches and other rest areas. A statue of General MacArthur stands in the park as a memorial of the general's feat of Operation Chromite during the Korean War. Every April, a cherry blossom festival is held as the cherry blossoms fill the park, attracting many visitors. The panoramic view of the city is breathtaking with nightscape especially popular for couples. There are many attractions nearby for visitors to enjoy food and history.