Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))

8.5Km 2025-06-17

68 Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Gilsangsa Temple is a prominent temple located in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. The name Gilsangsa means "a favorable and auspicious temple." Visitors can experience temple, participate in Buddhist practices, and even enjoy Templestay programs on weekends. In fall, visitors can admire red spider lilies and wildflowers, immersing themselves in the beauty of nature and finding inner peace.

Seoseoul Lake Park (서서울호수공원)

8.5Km 2022-10-19

20, Nambusunhwan-ro 64-gil, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

Covering over 225,000 ㎡ of land in the southwestern part of Seoul, Seoseoul Lake Park, also known as West Lake Park, was to resolve the regional imbalance in the city. The park is a eco-friendly park designed with the themes of "water" and "recycling." Before turning into a park, the area was used as a purification plant that produced approximately 120,000 tons of tap water to Seoul. The park has a children's playground, sports facilities like the soccer field, basketball court and badminton courts, and a cultural plaza. With its vast space and 24-hour operation, the park provides a relaxing ground for the citizens of Seoul.

Donga Stationery (동아완구)

8.5Km 2024-09-11

5 Jong-ro 52-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Donga Stationery is a stationery store located along Changsin-dong Stationery Street. The stop offers a full range of stationery and character goods and is popular among children and adults alike. The shop is located right by Dongdaemun Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 4, making it easily accessible.

Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

8.5Km 2021-08-17

137, Bibong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Geumseonsa Temple is located within Bukhansan National Park, just behind Cheong Wa Da (The Blue House) and Gyeongbokgung Palace. The entrance to the temple is just off the hiking path to Bibong Peak.

After passing Banyajeon Hall, where Buddhist services are held, visitors will see a pine tree over 200 years old, and beyond that, a staircase with 108 steps leading up to Daejeokgwangjeon Hall in the temple's main area. To the right is Samseonggak House and Hongyegyo Bridge over the clear waters flowing down from the mountain.

Additional temple buildings include Mitajeon Hall and Yeonhwadang Hall, built in 2004 by Monk Beopan; and Jeokmukdang Hall, built using traditional construction techniques.

Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

8.5Km 2025-10-24

121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.

In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.

Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course (성북동고택북촌산책길)

8.5Km 2025-11-06

68, Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course is a nostalgic path connecting famous old houses in Seongbuk-dong and Bukchon Hanok Village, divided by the old city walls. Along the way, you'll find historic sites like Gilsangsa Temple, Jeongbeopsa Temple, Han Yong-un’s Simujang House, and novelist Lee Tae-jun's House. The trail also features charming cultural spots, such as the traditional tea house Sooyeon Sanbang and the Seongbuk Museum of Art.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - "Parasite"
The scene in the alley where Ki-woo visited Mr. Park's house in a wealthy neighborhood for expensive tutoring was filmed in a residential area in Seongbuk-dong. Seongbuk-dong, an old wealthy village, has luxury mansions lined up in. There are many pretty cafés and galleries here and there, so it's good to take a leisurely look around. Mr. Park's house was a filming set, which was demolished after filming.

Gana Art Center (가나아트센터)

8.5Km 2024-03-18

28 Pyeongchang 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Gana Art Center located at the foothills of Bukhansan Mountain has been showcasing more than 300 exhibitions since its opening in 1983. Through both national and international exhibitions, the Gana Art Center is a recognized gellery. With numerous fairs and exhibitions, Gana Art Center not only invite internationally known artists, but also promotes other forms of art, such as music, theater, mime, etc. Through their flexibility in promoting all art forms, the visitors will surely be able to find the theme of their interest.

Hanshin Medipia Health Care ((사) 정해복지부설 한신메디피아의원)

8.5Km 2025-10-23

(3rd Floor), 94 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Hanshin Medipia Health Care was established in the 1980s and boasts over 40 years of experience and tradition in health screening. With its extensive experience and expertise, we promise you to become a trusted healthcare partner.

-More specialized and segmented with 3 Zones and 7 Centers.
3 Zones: Premium Zone, Comprehensive Health Checkup Zone, and General Health Checkup Zone, capable of examining approximately 1,000 persons per day.
7 Centers: Ultrasound Center, Radiology Center, Diagnostic Medicine Center, Endoscopy Center, Women's Health Checkup Center, Cancer Diagnostics Imaging Center, and CRM/IT/AI Center

Jamunbak Cultural Festival (자문밖문화축제)

8.5Km 2025-10-23

5 Pyeongchang 31-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6365-1388

The Jamunbak Festival is a celebration of the artistic life of Seoulites. At the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, the festival features exhibitions, performances, forums, workshops, and field trips that bring together artists of different generations and citizens of Seoul—who have long led Korea’s artistic culture—to reflect on and propose new directions for their own artistic lives. The festival aims to create a platform where emerging artists experimenting with new aesthetics, mid-career artists who form the backbone of Korean art, collectors, critics, students, and the general public can all engage in dialogue together.

Style82 Co., Ltd. (㈜스타일82)

8.5Km 2025-10-23

#303, Gasan Urban Work I, 135 Gasan digital 2-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

Style82, Inc., is a healthcare platform operated by "experts" with over 20 years of experience. They market Korean Wave content and domestic products, including medical tourism, commerce, and distribution, through their international network, and expand their specialized medical services into the global market.

In particular, the medical platform "Medi82", which started in the first half of 2025, provides VIP customer service so that overseas customers can receive the best medical services in Korea through partnerships with over 130 hospitals in Korea. Experienced staff members who can interpret foreign languages communicate directly with customers, minimizing medical accidents or inconveniences that may occur during hospital treatment. Additionally, we have branches in Japan and Vietnam, and partners in the United States, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand.

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