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Bukhansanseong Fortress (북한산성)

3.3Km    2020-03-26

375, Daeseomun-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-968-5325

First built in 132 during the Baekje era (18 BC-AD 660) under King Gaeru's reign, Bukhansanseong Fortress was the northernmost fortress that protected Baekje from Goguryeo's forces. In the year 475, the fortress fell in the hands of Gogyuryeo after a fierce battle. As a result, King Gaeru was killed and Baekje's princess fled to Ungjinseong Fortress. Despite the fortress' collapse and reconstructions, Bukhansanseong Fortress continued to play an important role in protecting the capital city throughout Korea's history of war.

Changuimun Gate - Jahamun Gate (창의문(자하문))

Changuimun Gate - Jahamun Gate (창의문(자하문))

3.3Km    2020-04-02

118, Changuimun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1822

Changuimun Gate was often called Jahamun Gate. It was one of four mini-gates in the north surrounding the walled city of Hanyang (Seoul) during the Joseon dynasty. After the closure of Sukjeongmun Gate, one of the four main gates, Changuimun Gate became a favorite north gate. Hence, people also called Changuimun the North Gate. It is the only gate among four mini gates that is still in its original state. Although it is small, almost 50m² in terms of size, it looks very firm and sturdy. While Dongsomun Gate, another of the four mini gates, is decorated with a phoenix, Changuimun Gate is adorned with a wooden chicken along its rafters. The reason behind the wooden chicken was that the chicken was believed to be the nemesis of the centipede. People believed that installing the wooden chicken was important to overcome the harmful spirit of the centipede.

LG Best Shop - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 은평점)

LG Best Shop - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 은평점)

3.4Km    2024-04-18

153, Eunpyeong-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Himart - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 은평점)

Himart - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 은평점)

3.4Km    2024-04-22

148, Eunpyeong-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Eungam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 응암)

CheongKwanJang - Eungam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 응암)

3.5Km    2024-04-23

142, Eunpyeong-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Eungam-dong Donkkaseu (응암동돈까스)

Eungam-dong Donkkaseu (응암동돈까스)

3.5Km    2021-03-29

338, Eungam-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-352-2414

It is a favorite restaurant among local residents. The best menu at this restaurant is jumbo sized pork cutlet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

cafe C.O.S (카페코스)

cafe C.O.S (카페코스)

3.5Km    2021-03-24

16, Eunpyeong-ro, 9-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3049-1030

It is a coffee shop that offers affordable prices. This cafe is located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is coffee.

Zaha Museum (자하미술관)

Zaha Museum (자하미술관)

3.5Km    2021-03-09

46, Changuimun-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-3222

Located in Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Zaha Museum is the highest art gallery in Seoul. Reaching the museum involves a bit of an uphill walk, but the breathtaking scenery that includes Bugaksan Mountain and Inwangsan Mountain makes it worth the effort.

Opened on March 1, 2008, the two-story museum exhibits experimental works of young artists. There are two exhibition halls and a small garden on the second floor with a great view of the mountains.

Cheongun Literature Library (청운문학도서관)

3.5Km    2023-08-16

40 , Jahamun-ro 36-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Cheongun Literature Library is located at the foot of Inwangsan Mountain and can be reached by following the mountain's walking trail starting from Changuimun Gate along the fortress wall. This public hanok library is designed in consideration of the sloped topography and the natural scenery of Inwangsan Mountain. The library consists of two floors: an underground floor and a ground floor. While the ground floor is designed as a traditional hanok, the underground floor is made of concrete to support the hanok building and the spacious outdoor yard. By implementing the natural slope in the library's design, the underground southern entrance is exposed, allowing sunlight to enter. The underground floor features a wide collection of books while the ground floor serves as a place for reading. The natural environment surrounding the library adds to the hanok building's traditional and peaceful charms.

Bukhansan National Park (Seoul District) (북한산국립공원(서울))

Bukhansan National Park (Seoul District) (북한산국립공원(서울))

3.6Km    2024-11-27

262 Bogungmun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-909-0497

Bukhansan Mountain was officially designated as a national park in 1983. Bukhansan National Park covers both Bukhansan and Dobongsan Mountains, and spans a total area of 80.699 ㎢. At the top of Bukhansan Mountain are Baegundae Terrace (835.6 m), Insubong Peak (810.5 m) and Mangyeongdae Terrace (799.5 m), which gave the mountain the nickname "Samgaksan" or the "three-horned mountain." The mountain had other names: Sambongsan (mountain with three peaks), Hwasan (flower mountain), and Buaak (mountain shaped like a person giving a baby a piggyback ride). The current name, Bukhansan, was given after the Bukhansanseong Fortress was built under King Sukjong of the Joseon dynasty.