Seoul Mountain Climbing & culture center (산악문화체험센터)

6.5Km 2025-11-06

112 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

In episode 4 of the drama "Numbers," the character Shim Hyeong-woo goes climbing at the Seoul Mountain Climbing & Culture Center. This center offers a climbing facility where you can enjoy mountain culture and sports together. It features exhibition facilities for experiencing mountain culture and both indoor and outdoor sports climbing.

STAY dayoff (스테이 데이 오프)

6.6Km 2024-12-23

6 , Jahamun-ro 1da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-504-0904-2406

Stay Day Off is a hanok stay just off Jahamun-no - known locally as ‘Food Street’ - in Seochon Village to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. It’s a 5-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Station on Subway Line 3, so transport access is good. The main building comprises two bedrooms with queen-size bed, a living room and kitchen, and two bathrooms. The annex building is rather special: it has a bath and sauna behind a window wall with a fine view of the hanok garden. There’s a 10% discount for guests staying more than two nights during the week.

Tosokchon Samgyetang (토속촌삼계탕)

6.6Km 2024-03-12

5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-7444

Tosokchon Samgyetang is a restaurant specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) near Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is housed in several renovated traditional hanok buildings, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere. Samgyetang is a traditional Korean nutritious food made by simmering cleaned young chicken with ginseng, jujube, sweet rice batter, and various nuts. The thick broth of samgyetang, served alongside ginseng liquor, stimulates the appetite. Diced radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi are served as basic side dishes.

Seoul Hanok Stay (JNP Stay) (서울한옥스테이(jnpstay))

6.6Km 2024-10-30

7-28 , Jahamun-ro 1na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-5720-6800

Seoul Hanok Stay (JNP Stay) is a private hanok stay located 3 minutes' walking distance from Gyeongbokgung Station. You can play traditional Korean games such as jejichagi (hacky sack), yut nori (board game), and tuho (arrow-throwing) in the yard, and cooking barbecue adds to the charm of the hanok. From the yard, you can enjoy the sky view, feel the gentle breeze, and observe raindrops falling from the eaves.

Boan1942 (보안1942)

6.6Km 2023-08-17

33 , Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Prior to becoming an art space in 2007, Tongui-dong Boan served as a place for rest for travelers from 1942 to 2005. After a short suspension, the place was renovated into a cultural space in 2017 to carry on the historical legacy and provide creative inspiration under the concept of "Boanstay."

Boan1942 is divided into a cultural space consisting of a cafe, project workshop, book shop, and exhibition area, and Boanstay on the 3rd and 4th floors that offer temporary lodging services to the cultural nomads. Located in Seochon, the center of culture, history, and convenient traffic in Seoul, Boanstay offers a splendid view of Seoul's historical and cultural assets such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheong Wa Dae, and Seochon Hanok Village.

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8th Avenue WithPharm Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (8번가위드팜약국)

6.6Km 2024-04-19

515, Seongsan-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi (체부동잔치집돼지갈비)

6.7Km 2024-03-18

24 Jahamun-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-3555

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi is a restaurant where marinated pork galbi are grilled over charcoal fire. It offers various side dishes along with rich soybean paste jjigae. Enjoying cold buckwheat noodles with the tender marinated pork galbi, which are well-aged, is also recommended. Additionally, there are individual menu items such as dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot), hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), bibimbap, and gamjajeon (potato pancake).

Seochon Village (서촌마을)

6.7Km 2024-12-02

45 Pirundae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Nuha-dong)

Seochon Village is the name given to the area to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is a historic village, home to old shops and hanok buildings that have stood the test of time. Korean traditions and contemporary sensibilities coexist within Seochon Village’s maze-like alleyways, creating the unique ambience that makes the district so beloved. One can find shops, guesthouses, cafés, and restaurants in the village.

Goyang West Three Royal Tombs (The tomb of Queen Janggyeong) [UNESCO World Heritage] (고양 서삼릉(장경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

6.7Km 2024-02-07

233-126 Seosamneung-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-962-6009

Goyang West Three Royal Tombs is a significant historical site comprising three major royal burial grounds in the western area. Huireung Royal Tomb is dedicated to Queen Janggyeong (1491-1515), the consort of King Jungjong during the Joseon dynasty. Hyoreung Royal Tomb is the resting place of King Injong (1515-1545) and his queen, Inseong. Yereung Royal Tomb holds the remains of King Cheoljong (1831-1864) and his queen, Cheorin. This area is home to numerous tombs and relics belonging to various members of the Joseon royal family.

Imgane Hanu Maeul (임가네한우마을)

6.7Km 2024-02-20

443-12, Heungdo-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Imgane Hanu Maeul is a dedicated restaurant specializing in Hanu (Korean Beef). Customers have the privilege of personally selecting and grilling tender and fresh Hanuteuksubuwigui (Grilled Korean beef special cuts), Deungsim (Sirloin), and Galbisal (Galbi). Renowned for its high-quality beef offered at reasonable prices, the restaurant consistently attracts crowds. Among its popular menu items is the Yukhoebibimbap (Beef tartare bibimbap), which features savory Yukhoe (Beef tartare) mixed with vegetables, chili paste, and sesame oil, as well as the comforting Galbitang (Galbi soup). Complementing the meat with grilled Tteok (Rice cake) and pine mushroom adds an extra delightful dimension to the dining experience.

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