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Hwanghakjeong Pavilion (황학정)

Hwanghakjeong Pavilion (황학정)

4.3Km    2020-04-02

15-32, Sajik-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-5785

Hwanghakjeong Pavilion was built in 1898 by decree of King Gojong’s. It was originally set up close to the northern wall of Hoesangjeon in Gyeonghuigung Palace for archery practice. In 1922 when the Japanese colonial government sold buildings of Gyeonghuigung Palace to the public to build Gyeongseong Middle School in the location, the Hwanghakjeong Pavilion was bought and restored at the current location, which is an old site of Deunggwajeong Pavilion located to the North of Sajik Park.

It is relatively large for a pavilion, but the structure is plain and simple. There is a well behind the pavilion to the southwest. A rock behind the well has an engraved poem about eight beautiful scenes of Hwanghakjeong. Located to the right of the pavilion building (northeast of the building) is Hancheongak Pavilion, which has unique roof. To the west of the pavilion is Sauhoegwan Hall that was built with reinforced concrete.

Gyeonghuigung Palace (경희궁)

4.3Km    2024-07-09

45 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-724-0274

Gyeonghuigung Palace, a designated Historic Site, was originally called the large palace by Saemun Gate, or the Western Palace, for its location within the city. It was not until the eighth year of Gwanghaegun (1616) that the palace was used as a royal residence for the king, changing the name to Gyeongdeokgung Palace. The name later changed again to the current Gyeonghuigung Palace in 1760. The palace grounds included many halls but they were mostly all burned down in a fire in 1829. After the Japanese occupation began, all remaining buildings on the site were torn down and the palace grounds were turned into Gyeongseong Middle School (now Seoul High School). The school moved to Gangnam area in 1987, afterwhich the previous location was turned into a park. The palace grounds currently hold Seoul Museum of Art and walking paths, as well as a restoration of Heunghwamun Gate, the main gate of the palace, and Sungjeongjeon Hall, the main hall, completed in November 1994.

Culture Station Seoul 284 (문화역 서울 284)

Culture Station Seoul 284 (문화역 서울 284)

4.3Km    2024-12-04

1 Tongil-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Culture Station Seoul 284 opened in 2011 by restoring the old Seoul Station. The complex holds various programs including exhibitions, performances, cultural events and workshops. It holds over 100 years of history with Namdaemun Station being the original name of the station in 1900 and changing to Gyeongseong Station, Seoul Station, and now Culture Station Seoul 284. The look of 1925 Gyeongseong Station offers visitors a flashback to the past, providing a fun and special experience.

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This is where Mok-ha (played by Park Eun-bin) waited for Ki-ho (played by Chae Jong-hyeop) with flowers in the TV series "Castaway Diva." As the restored historic Seoul Station, it also appeared in "Reply 1994" as the location where Samcheonpo (played by Kim Sung Kyun) first arrived in Seoul.

Yongwangsan Neighborhood Park (용왕산근린공원)

Yongwangsan Neighborhood Park (용왕산근린공원)

4.3Km    2019-08-29

143, Mokdongjungang-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2620-3579

Yongwangsan Mountain, also known as Eomjisan, is geologically located at entrance of a land referred to as “Cheonhojibeol,” located across an artificial waterfall. The mountain’s name “Yongwangsan” (meaning Dragon King Mountain) derived from an old tale of a king who dreamt of becoming killed. He then shot an arrow to an old man with spiritual powers living in a village at the foot of Eomjisan Mountain. The king stated “I knew that the old man would someday turn into a dragon and threaten my throne. Therefore I killed the dragon.” The words dragon (“yong”) and king (“wang”) were combined to form its current name, Yongwangsan Mountain.

The Painters Season 2(페인터즈 시즌2)

The Painters Season 2(페인터즈 시즌2)

4.3Km    2025-04-28

3 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

LOTTE OUTLETS SEOUL STATION[Korea Quality]/롯데쇼핑 롯데아울렛 서울역점[한국관광 품질인증]

LOTTE OUTLETS SEOUL STATION[Korea Quality]/롯데쇼핑 롯데아울렛 서울역점[한국관광 품질인증]

4.3Km    2024-09-03

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6965-2500

Lotte Outlet Seoul Station Branch sells famous department store brand products at discounts of 30-70%. Including a North Face Outlet store, there are about 130 brands, Missha, System, and Tendy among them - making this a fashion outlet that stays one step ahead of the trend. Located in Seoul Station, the city’s transport hub, the store has 11,200 sq metres of space over three storeys and provides free storage boxes for shoppers’ convenience.

Rail Cruise Haerang (레일크루즈 해랑열차)

Rail Cruise Haerang (레일크루즈 해랑열차)

4.3Km    2020-07-06

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-1544-7755

Rail Cruise Haerang, a hotel-on-wheels, began operating in November 2008 as the nation's first tourist train with sleeping accommodations. With a name meaning "together with the sun," Haerang is designed to be a luxury train similar to a yacht traveling along a beautiful mountain river beneath the bright sun. The exterior of the train is painted in a deep blue with gold lines and a logo featuring a phoenix while the interior design has Korean elements. Tourists will enjoy their time on the train, with personalized services and full amenities.

Lotte Mart - Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서울역점)

Lotte Mart - Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 서울역점)

4.3Km    2024-04-22

426, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Daehyun Dewl - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (대현 듀엘 롯데서울역)

Daehyun Dewl - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (대현 듀엘 롯데서울역)

4.3Km    2024-04-17

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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