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Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

9.2Km    2025-06-18

161 Magokdong-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Botanical Garden was created in Magok, the last remaining development site in Seoul, to introduce native plants and horticulture of 12 different cities from around the world and raise ecological awareness in the city. Seoul Botanic Park integrates a botanical garden and a public park, and the area is the size of 70 soccer fields. It serves as a bridgehead and lifelong education institution with the aim of spreading urban garden culture while staying true to its original role as a plant research conservation institution through expanding endangered wild plant habitats, researching the proliferation of species, and developing varieties. The botanical garden is divided into four spaces: Open Forest, Themed Garden, Lake Garden, and Wetland Garden. The main highlight is the Themed Garden that comprises the Botanic Center, Mogok Cultural Hall, and an outdoor themed garden. 

JDX - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 종로)

9.2Km    2024-04-19

1F, 236-1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Glasses & People [Tax Refund Shop] (안경과사람들)

9.2Km    2024-06-27

104-2, Yangpyeong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Donam Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 돈암중앙점)

9.2Km    2024-06-26

1F, 118, Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Black Yak - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 종로)

Black Yak - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 종로)

9.2Km    2024-04-22

22, Jong-ro 36-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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World Pansori Festival (월드판소리페스티벌)

World Pansori Festival (월드판소리페스티벌)

9.2Km    2025-07-30

28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-904-2835

World Pansori Festival is an international music festival that aims to promote pansori, the traditional Korean epic chant, and its values. The festival consists of a variety of performances and concert programs based on its yearly theme. In addition, the festival also has interactive activities for the attendees, such as a free pansori lesson and arts-and-crafts, to make pansori and traditional Korean music more accessible to the public.

Ilyeong Station (일영역)

9.2Km    2025-10-23

25 Iryeong-ro 647beon-gil, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Ilyeong Station closed passenger operations in 2004 but has continued to operate as a cargo station. The station has been featured as a filming site for many movies, dramas, and commercials thanks to its beautiful surroundings and its proximity to Seoul.

Stay Passport Express Spa Dangsan (스테이 패스포트 익스프레스 스파 당산점)

Stay Passport Express Spa Dangsan (스테이 패스포트 익스프레스 스파 당산점)

9.2Km    2025-04-09

92-1 Yangpyeong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Stay Passport Express Spa Dangsan is inspired by European train trip and has a variety of rooms that sticks to the theme. Room types include COUCHETTE, which comes with a wine chiller and a turntable along with vinyl; SLEEPER 4-1 and 4-2, rooms with a turntable and a jacuzzi for four persons; and SLEEPER, a room with a turntable and a jacuzzi for two. The hotel has limited parking space so guests visiting with a vehicle are advised to inquire in advance for a nearby parking lot.

Seoul Marina Club & Yacht (서울마리나 요트&클럽)

Seoul Marina Club & Yacht (서울마리나 요트&클럽)

9.2Km    2025-04-14

160 Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-8400

Located right behind the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, this marina facility has a rather unique scenery that one cannot easily find in Korea, thanks to the view of the Hangang River and the yachts moored at the marina. Professionals operate the yachts here, so safety is guaranteed. Yacht rides here are popular because one can enjoy a sailing experience in the city center. Another draw of the yacht rides here is the scenery of Seoul, especially at night.

Mapodaegyo Bridge (마포대교 야경)

Mapodaegyo Bridge (마포대교 야경)

9.3Km    2021-03-26

Mapo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3153-8365

Mapodaegyo Bridge connects Yonggang-dong, Mapo-gu and Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu. The bridge is 1,400 meters long and 25 meters wide (6-lane road), and was the fourth bridge to be built over the Hangang River, following the construction of Hannam Bridge. The construction of the bridge first started in February of 1968 and was completed in May of 1970. At the time of its completion the bridge was named Seouldaegyo Bridge, but was later changed to Mapodaegyo Bridge in 1984.