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Olens - Sinchon Myeongmul Street Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 신촌명물)

Olens - Sinchon Myeongmul Street Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 신촌명물)

14.8Km    2024-04-17

1F, 18, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Railroad Museum (철도박물관)

Railroad Museum (철도박물관)

14.8Km    2019-03-18

142 Cheoldobangmulgwan-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-461-3610

The museum features various materials and items like artifacts and vehicles from the over 100 years of railroad history in Korea, which started with the first miracle on September 18, 1899. The first floor houses a history hall and an exhibit devoted to items from railroad vehicles. The second floor focuses on electronics, communications, facilities and architecture, and items related to the transportation industry. The first floor also has a Railroad Model Panorama Room, which features replicas of the various trains that have traversed the Korean countryside, right from the first steam engine until the KTX. There's also an outdoor exhibit area featuring a real steam engine train, a presidential train, as well as passenger and cargo trains. The presidential train was introduced in May of 2015 for guests to enjoy.

Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

14.8Km    2022-12-21

99, Maeheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-575-3895

Maeheon Citizen's Forest, located near Yangjae Tollgate, was created in anticipation of the Seoul Asian Games in 1986 and the 24th Olympic Games in 1988. The forest provides a scenic habitat for 94,800 trees of 43 different species including pine, zelkova, purple bloom maple, horse chestnut, and nut pine. These trees are rarely seen in cities and the park is a popular date spot for couples. In the fall, the trees in the park bear an abundance of persimmons and quinces.

Amenities and facilities include an outdoor wedding hall, walking course, basketball court, volleyball court (also used for foot volleyball), tennis court, barefoot walking path, and outdoor workout equipment. Memorial sites and monuments like the memorial of Patriot Yun Bong-Gil can also be found scattered throughout the park grounds.

Daepojjimdak - Sinchon Branch (대포찜닭 신촌)

Daepojjimdak - Sinchon Branch (대포찜닭 신촌)

14.8Km    2021-03-22

27-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-6633

A place where you can enjoy jjimdak (stewed chicken) with various toppings loved by Koreans. The best menu at this restaurant is braised chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.

Palpal Minmul Jangeo (팔팔민물장어)

Palpal Minmul Jangeo (팔팔민물장어)

14.8Km    2020-08-13

335, Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-549-1112

Palpal Minmul Jangeo is a 30-year old restaurant specializing in dishes made with eel. Many people come to the restaurant to enjoy the savory and delicate taste of freshwater eel marinated with the restaurant’s own sauce.

Yangjaecheon Stream Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival (양재천 벚꽃 등(燈) 축제)

Yangjaecheon Stream Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival (양재천 벚꽃 등(燈) 축제)

14.8Km    2024-04-23

Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2155-8607

The Yangjaecheon Stream Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival is held along Yangjaecheon Stream as it flows through Seocho-gu, Seoul. The festival is one of Seoul's three major cherry blossom festivals held each spring, and includes musical performances, food trucks, and fun activities in addition to the beautiful main highlights of the cherry blossoms and lanterns.

Seoul Crown Hotel (서울 크라운 관광호텔 )

Seoul Crown Hotel (서울 크라운 관광호텔 )

14.8Km    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.

Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

14.8Km    2024-03-19

Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Yeonnam-dong, located near Hongik University Station, has become a hot spot in Seoul as young artists and hipsters gather. It is densely packed with art spaces, and every alley is filled with unique concept cafés and many restaurants. There are also many guesthouses, editorial shops, and fashion stores, along with Yeontral Park, which was transformed from the old Gyeongui Line railroad into a park.

Hwanggeum Kongbat (황금콩밭)

Hwanggeum Kongbat (황금콩밭)

14.8Km    2023-10-10

9 Mapo-daero 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hwanggeum Kongbat specializes in bean curd, using 100% Korean-grown soybeans and salt to make their bean curd fresh daily. The restaurant is famous for their method of making a bean curd that is smooth and maintains the nutty yet sweet flavor of the soybeans.

Korea Food & Tourism Expo (한국음식관광박람회)

Korea Food & Tourism Expo (한국음식관광박람회)

14.8Km    2021-09-17

27, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-737-2210

Seeking to become better and more advanced every year, the Korea Food & Tourism Expo offers a wide array of hands-on experience programs and seminars on food culture. Those hoping to participate in contests or special exhibitions should sign up on the festival website. For more information on the festival schedule, please see the website or call festival organizers using the number provided.