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Seoul Hyochang Park (서울 효창공원)

3.8Km    2024-07-09

177-18 Hyochangwon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2199-7608

Hyochang Park covers 122,245 square meters spanning across Hyochang-dong and Cheongpa 2-dong. It is a historic landmark that once contained several royal tombs, and was known at that time as Hyochangwon. The cemeteries that were originally located in Hyochangwon belonged to Crown Prince Munhyo, King Jeongjo’s first son who died at the age of five; Royal Noble Consort Uibin of the Seong Clan, King Jeongjo’s royal concubine and Crown Prince Munhyo’s mother; Royal Noble Consort Sugui of the Park Clan, King Sunjo’s royal concubine; and her daughter Princess Yeongon. The royal tombs were moved to Seooreung Tombs in the waning months of the Japanese colonial period. The Japanese empire began the development of Hyochangwon into a park in 1924, and the Japanese governor-general officially assigned the site as a park in 1940.

Presently, several of Korea’s greatest leaders are buried in Hyochang Park. The remains mostly belong to independence activists including Yoon Bong-gil, Lee Bong-chang, and Baek Jeong-gi, whose graves are collectively known as Samuisa Tomb. A statue of Lee Bong-chang has been built in the graveyard. Among the other patriotic martyrs who are interred in the park are Kim Gu and some of the key figures of the provisional government such as Lee Dong-nyeong, Cha I-seok, and Cho Seong-hwan. An ancestral shrine named Uiyeolsa has been built along the main gate and holds the portraits of the deceased independence activists.

Sangam-dong MBC New Headquarters Media Center (상암동MBC신사옥미디어센터)

3.8Km    2024-11-19

255 Seongam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Bamseom Island (Ecosystem Conservation Area) (밤섬 생태경관 보전지역)

3.8Km    2025-04-29

Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0793

Located at the Hangang River, Bamseom Island derives its name from its chestnut-like shape (bam in Korean). The island was designated as an Ecosystem Conservation Area by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in 1999 and was later recognized as Ramsar Wetland in 2012. Now an uninhabited island, Bamseom Island was once home to around 443 people, who were relocated after the island was exploded as part of the Yeouido Development Project. Today, it is known as a habitat for numerous migratory birds and plant species. People can enjoy views of the Island from Bamseom Park.

CheongKwanJang - Hongje Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 홍제)

3.8Km    2024-04-16

1F, 405, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Anjjang (안짱)

3.8Km    2024-03-15

32 Tongil-ro 39-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

This Japanese-style bar and restaurant is run by a chef who studied abroad in Japan and serves delicious snacks that go well with alcoholic drinks. Spicy stir-fried soba, Japanese-style fried noodles with beef loin and vegetables, and grilled chicken, skewered chicken thighs grilled over a charcoal fire, are amazing. Be sure to check out today's menu, which changes every day. Some people try to order ramen because the restaurant was featured as a ramen restaurant in a K-drama, but ramen is not actually available. Besides highballs and sake, diners can also order a sour, which allows you to enjoy the freshness of lemon, citrus, and passion fruit. There is a cozy atmosphere created by unique props like cute dolls and mirror balls, making it a great place for a conversation.

Olens - Sangam DMC Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 상암 DMC)

3.8Km    2024-04-17

Store #R101 (Nuri Dream Square, Sangam-dong), 396, World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Sookmyung Women's University Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum (숙명여자대학교 정영양자수박물관 (서울))

3.9Km    2019-11-15

100, Cheongpa-ro 47-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-710-9134

Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum was founded in May 2004 to enhance public awareness and appreciation of embroidery art with ample facilities including exhibition hall, library, conservation center, learning center, embroidery study room, education and research rooms. The museum emphasizes on the variety of textiles and embroidery and also features collections from various Northeast Asian countries. The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum stresses the importance of embroidery as an evolving form of art through changes in technology, social and cultural environment. In addition, the learning center also aims to become a learning center for scholarship in embroidery and other textile arts that can be appreciated by a wide audience.

Myeongseong (명성)

3.9Km    2021-03-25

7-2, Dangsan-ro, 36-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2634-6162

A place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy seafood noodle soup. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

2CAFE (2카페)

3.9Km    2021-03-25

5, Dangsan-ro, 36-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2671-2044

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of coffee. The best menu at this restaurant is americano. This cafe is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Haesim (해심)

3.9Km    2021-03-25

1-2, Dangsan-ro, 36-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2631-7890

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of fresh sashimi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pollack soup.