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Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (반포대교 달빛무지개분수)

13.3Km    2024-10-30

40, Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0578

The Rainbow Fountain plunges 20 meters into the water on both side of Banpo Bridge over the Han 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. 

Banpo Seoraeseom Island (반포 서래섬)

13.3Km    2018-02-02

40, Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Banpo Seoraeseom Island is an artificial island built in the mid-1980s. Located in Banpo-jigu District by the Hangang riverside, the island is connected to Hangang Banpo Park by three bridges. The island features weeping willows along the edges, as well as a migratory bird habitat, flower garden, water ski site, and more.

KPOP HOTEL SEOUL STATAION BRANCH

13.3Km    2021-04-09

16-17, Huam-ro 60-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-8774-5231

K-Pop Hotel is only a 2-minute walk from Exit 10 of Seoul Station on Subway Lines 1 & 4. It’s conveniently located near a number of tourist destinations, since it’s a mere 10-minute walk from Sungnyemun Gate and only a 15-minute walk from Namsan Park. Gyeongbokgung Palace is only a 10-minute ride away, with Insa-dong located a mere 12 minutes away from the hotel. The 24-hour front desk provides express check-in and check-out services as well as a safe deposit box. Featuring Standard Double Rooms, Twin Rooms, and Family Rooms, the hotel is a great place to stay for business travelers and tourists traveling with friend or family. All the rooms are furnished with air conditioner, cable/satellite TV channels, flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi connection, and hair dryer. There is a rooftop terrace and a cafe where breakfast is served. The cafe is also furnished with kitchen, desktop computer, and washing machine, which can be shared among the guests. If you want to park your car more conveniently and quickly, notify the front desk of your arrival in advance.

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

13.3Km    2024-11-28

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.

Himart - Anyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 안양점)

13.3Km    2024-04-19

244, Anyang-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Heroes of Independence Look at the Stars (독립의 영웅, 별을 보다)

13.3Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 서대문구 통일로 251 (현저동)

Dongnimmun Yeongcheon Market (독립문영천시장)

13.3Km    2023-01-17

189-1, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Yeongcheon Market, which was formed in the 1960s near Dongnimmun Gate in Seodaemun-gu, is a marketplace with over 50 years of history and tradition, once famous as one of the largest rice cake wholesale markets in Seoul. It is set up near a residential district, which makes it one of the city's most notable street-style traditional markets that nearby residents frequently visit. The city of Seoul selected the area surrounding 38 Yeongcheonsijang-gil, Seodaemun-gu as the "Future Heritage of July" in 2021.

It is a large-scale traditional market that currently features around 198 stores, and it is well-known for its various foods and snacks such as tteokbokki and twisted donuts sold at about 40% of all shops.

Surim Gongwon (수림공원가든)

13.3Km    2024-02-15

Bldg A, 269 Juan-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon

Opened in 1984, Surim Gongwon is renowned for its expertise in galbi gui (grilled galbi). Its signature dish, soyangnyeom galbi gui (grilled marinated beef galbi), consists of beef ribs that have been marinated in a blend of sweet and savory seasonings before being grilled over charcoal. This preparation method ensures that the meat is both tender and rich in flavor. The restaurant's staff takes care of grilling the meat, providing a comfortable dining experience for guests, including those who may be trying galbi for the first time.

Seodaemun Independence Park (서대문독립공원)

13.4Km    2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3140-8305

Seodaemun Independence Park was built on the former Seoul Detention Camp. It was used to imprison thousands of Korean independence activists until the liberation from the Japanese occupation on August 15, 1945, as well as the political prisoners during the political turmoil in the 1960s. When the prison was moved to Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do in November 1987, the area was restored and turned into a memorial park in August 15, 1992 to honor the sacrifices of the martyrs. The park preserves seven prison buildings, an execution ground, underground women’s prison, and the March 1st Movement Monument that has been moved from Tapgol Park in Jongno.

One of the most significant monuments of the Seodaemun Independence Park is Dongnimmun Gate (Independence Gate), which has been designated a Historic Site. Nearby is Dongnipgwan (Independence Hall), originally called Mohwagwan, which was used to greet Chinese envoys during the Joseon dynasty. Today, the hall enshrines 2,327 tablets inscribed with the names of Koreans who died for the cause of national independence. Standing right next to Dongnimmun Gate are the remnants of Yeongeunmun Gate, another Historic Site. Other sights inside the park include the Patriotic Martyr Monument, Declaration of Independence Monument, and Statue of Dr. Seo Jae-pil, who was an independence activist and publisher of Korea’s first independent newspaper. The main highlight of the park is the Seodaemun Prison History Hall, a former prison building that was renovated into a history museum.

Zero Complex (제로 컴플렉스)

13.4Km    2017-02-16

113, Donggwang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Equipped with culinary skills learned in France, Chef Lee Choong-hu presents sensual cuisines of his own design at Zero Complex. Seasonal ingredients are used to prepare menus that change on a monthly basis.