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Kansong House (간송옛집)

Kansong House (간송옛집)

14.6Km    2025-04-01

149-18 Sirubong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul

The 100-year-old traditional hanok Kansong House sits by the burial mound of Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil (1906-1962), who played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritages of Korea during the Japanese colonial period. This house was orginally built by Kansong's adoptive father Jeon Myeong-gi (1870-1919) to us as a storage facilities for harvested agriculture from the northern Gyeonggi-do and Hwanghae. After his father's death, Kansong used the house as a ritual house for his father and often stayed here. Some damages were done to the house during the Korean War, and partial repair was made after his death.

Bonghwasan Mountain - Seoul (봉화산 (서울))

Bonghwasan Mountain - Seoul (봉화산 (서울))

14.7Km    2022-09-14

Sinnae-ro 21-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

Bonghwasan Mountain (alt. 160 meters) in Jungnang-gu, Seoul offers scenic views of Buramsan, Dobongsan, and Namsan mountains. From the mountain, hikers can even see as far as the Yangju area of Gyeonggi-do Province to the north. Officially designated a “neighborhood park” in July 1977, Bonghwasan Mountain has a variety of convenience facilities, not least of which is the beacon tower of Achasan Bongsudae (remolded in 1994) perched on the mountain summit. Also near the summit is Sansingak Shrine, which is the site of the annual Bonghwasan Dodanggut (Intangible Cultural Property of Seoul), a shamanistic rite performed on the third day of the third lunar month.

The Catholic University of Korea Bucheon St. Mary’s Hospital (가톨릭대학교 부천성모병원)

14.7Km    2025-10-23

327 Sosa-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Catholic University of Korea Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital is the first university hospital in Bucheon. Since its opening in 1958, it has used leading medical technology and has contributed to the local community healthcare development and health promotion.
We will expand our multidisciplinary medical treatment so that patients' emotions can be embraced, and we will showcase our advanced patient-centered hospital.

Kyungbokkung - Changdong Branch (경복궁 창동)

Kyungbokkung - Changdong Branch (경복궁 창동)

14.8Km    2024-07-31

610, Dobong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Chefs specializing in Korean dishes use prime meat. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled boneless ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul.

DOWON TOUR (도원국제여행사)

14.9Km    2025-10-23

(#323), 9 Gongneung-ro 59ga-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Based on my previous experience as a Korean and Japanese language guide in China, I established Dowon International Travel Agency in 2023. 

Our main focus is on medical tourism for Chinese clients, offering not only tours of popular destinations and shopping in Korea, but also services for VIP guests such as plastic surgery and health checkups.

The House of Yehbon (예본의 집)

The House of Yehbon (예본의 집)

14.9Km    2024-08-05

64 , Gaepo-ro 118-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Yebonui House is a detached house, in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, whose first floor is operated as a guest house. The space consists of two rooms plus living room, kitchen facilities, and two bathrooms, and is popular with visiting overseas Koreans and travelers from north America and Europe. Guests will find antique furniture, mother-of-pearl cabinets, and hand-knitted covers, all redolent of Korean history and culture. The Gangnam location makes it super convenient for transport.

Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) (서울시립 북서울미술관)

Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) (서울시립 북서울미술관)

15.0Km    2024-03-18

1238, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) coexists with its local community. Located in Nowon-gu, an area name that is derived from the “Reed Hill” nearby, the museum is an open structure with its entrance connected to a park. In addition to outdoor sculpture exhibitions, it offers maze-like galleries, an art library, a cafe, and a multipurpose hall. These spaces host a variety of programs for families, which make up the majority of visitors to this museum.

Skylift (스카이리프트)

Skylift (스카이리프트)

15.0Km    2025-11-11

102 Daegongwongwangjang-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Seoul Grand Park Skylift is an experiential transportation and tourist facility that operates within Seoul Grand Park. It consists of two lines, Line 1 and Line 2, and operates from the entrance of Seoul Grand Park to the north gate of the zoo, and from the north gate of the zoo to the top of the carnivore animals zone, respectively. It serves to connect major tourist destinations such as the zoo, themed gardens, and children's zoo, allowing visitors to move around efficiently. Visitors can also enjoy the natural scenery of Seoul Grand Park's lakes, forests, and flower paths while traveling on the lift. Available all year round, visitors can enjoy seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscapes in winter.

Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)

Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)

15.1Km    2023-04-05

Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul-si

Achasanseongseong Fortress boasts magnificent views of the Hangang River and skyline. The 200m-high mountain fortress wall was built to face southeast, towards the Hangang River. It is also called Janghan-seong or Gwangjang-seong. A fierce battle was once fought here among Gogury, Baekje and Silla because of its strategic location during the period of the Three Kingdoms. King Gae-Ro of Baekje (r. 455-475) died in the war by the Goguryeo forces sent by King Jang-Su (r. 413-491) and General Ondal of Goguryeo was also killed in a battle with the Silla army in 590.

Achasan Mountain is popular as a citizens’ resting place with a historical trail and a natural park including various facilities such as walkway, mountain walkway, a badminton court, a wrestling range, an archery range, various amusement facilities for children, benches, and pavilion.

Songa Myeonok (손가면옥)

15.1Km    2024-10-15

313 Sinheung-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Established in 1994, Songa Myeonok is a renowned naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) restaurant in Bucheon. Its signature dishes include bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles) and hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish). These dishes are celebrated for their chewy noodles and a refreshing blend of sweet and sour seasonings. Boasting a spacious parking lot and a comfortable interior, the restaurant is a popular choice for family outings and group gatherings.