Alternative Space Loop (대안공간 루프)

1.7 Km 17448 2021-01-22

20, Wausan-ro 29na-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3141-1377

Alternative Space Loop (also known as the “Loop”) is one of few alternative space in Korea, opened in February, 1999. It is a non-profit gallery that provides exhibition space and support programs for young and promising artists, and is currently being supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service. Since opening, many exhibitions and performances are held every year, and the space has also engaged in diverse international exchanges such as Tirana Biennale and was invited to the Gwangju Biennale as an alternative art space in 2002.

Carlyn - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (칼린 홍대)

1.7 Km 0 2024-04-23

2F, 10, Docheong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Malli-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 만리동 [사후면세점])

1.7 Km 0 2024-04-18

1F, Seoul Station Central Xi Shopping Arcade, 175, Mallijae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Stylenanda - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스타일난다 홍대)

1.7 Km 0 2024-04-17

23, Wausan-ro 29da-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

1.7 Km 26247 2023-03-13

120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-3007

Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Queen Jinseong’s reign), Monk Doseon founded it at the ground of Yeonhui Palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, and later in 1748 (the 24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.

“Yeongsanjae,” one of the Buddhist rituals and also a National Intangible Cultural Property, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summertime, Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival takes place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism.

Colors Optical Store - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컬러스안경 홍대)

1.7 Km 0 2024-04-23

B2F, 124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Mapo Yangji Seolleongtang (마포양지설렁탕)

1.7 Km 0 2024-02-22

6 Saechang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mapo Yangji Seolleongtang, opened its doors in 1977. The distinctive feature of this seolleongtang (ox bone soup) establishment is its clear broth with minimal meat odor, showcasing the rich flavor of deeply boiled beef bones and the sweetness of beef brisket. Served in a hot pot, it is accompanied by freshly cooked rice and hot soup. In addition to the signature dish, they also offer variations like naejangtang (offal soup), kkoritang (oxtail soup), joktang (ox feet soup) and doganitang (ox knee soup).

Sappun - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (사뿐 홍대점)

1.7 Km 0 2024-04-16

Left Side, 1F (Seogyo-dong), 55, Wausan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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EW Spao - AK & Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 스파오 AK&홍대)

1.7 Km 0 2024-04-18

4F, B188 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Idaepo Sagolbudaejjigae (이대포사골부대찌개)

1.7 Km 59 2021-03-30

12, Wausan-ro 29ra-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-322-6502

This is a place where you can enjoy broth cooked with beef bone and fresh vegetables. The best menu at this restaurant is beef loin and sausage stew. A sausage stew specialty restaurant located in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

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