Olive Young - CHA Ilsan Medical Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 일산차병원점) - Area information

Olive Young - CHA Ilsan Medical Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 일산차병원점)

18.1Km 2024-06-27

#110, 1205, Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주))

18.2Km 2021-09-10

87, Bogwang-ro 474beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-948-7700

Bogwangsa Temple is a traditional temple located on the foothills of Goryeongsan Mountain in Paju. It was built by Great Monk Doseonguksa during the Silla Kindom period under the order of Queen Jinseong in AD 894. At the time, it was considered a hidden national treasure and one of the six grand temples located on the northern side of the Hangang River. In was once ruined during the Imjin War, and reconstructed in 1622 by Monk Seolmi and Monk Deogin. In 1667, Monk Jigan and Monk Seok Ryeon reconstructed Daeungbojeon Hall and Gwaneumjeon Hall.

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

18.3Km 2025-03-29

10, Dongnam-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-400-1633

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is a large shopping district containing over 200 brand-name discount stores. The street is T-shaped, with a 1-kilometer-long main street connected to a 400-meter-long alley, and the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center located at the center. For shoppers’ convenience, there is a public parking lot (if visitors purchase goods at Rodeo Street, they can park here for free) and a parking lot for foreign tourists only (free of charge). Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is one of Korea’s major shopping streets with customers ranging from teenagers to adults, since discount stores stocking sports wear, casual wear, shoes, men’s and ladies’ suits, and golf wear are all located on this street. Moreover, this is a great place to find deals on famous brands, at prices lower than at a department store. On some items you can get discounts of up to 70-80%.

Since most of the goods are stock from previous seasons, it might be better to purchase the more classic styles rather than the trendy fashions. In some cases, the goods might have been slightly crumpled or stained during the transfer from warehouse storage, but taking them to the dry-cleaners should fix most problems. However you should be careful when looking at the sewing quality, and check for missing buttons.

One more thing to bear in mind is the shopping season. Even discount stores have periods when stock runs low. The best time to shop is immediately after the stores in Rodeo Street restock their merchandise. This is done at about the same time as department stores. There is also an enormous variety of goods to choose from during the Rodeo Festivals in May and September. The purchased goods are exchangeable but non-refundable, so check the quality of the products carefully before purchasing.

In addition, Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street has a wide selection of restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are a number of pizza places, coffee shops, and food courts, as well as internet cafes and game rooms in the alleys behind the stores. Visitors can also relax in the surrounding parks. There’s a park with a 600-year-old zelkova tree right behind the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center. Munjeong Rodeo Street is not just a shopping district; it’s a cultural area. The ‘Munjeong-dong Cultural Festival’ takes place every year in May, and the ‘Munjeong-dong Rodeo Festival’ takes place in May every other year. During these festivals, visitors can watch traditional Korean performances, traditional wedding ceremonies, international fashion parades, hip-hop dancing, and more. A charity sale is held on weekends and national holidays on the open-air stage of the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center, and merchandise is sold for even bigger discounts.

CU - Yeokgok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu역곡점)

18.3Km 2024-06-27

45, Buil-ro 699beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Odeng Sikdang Uijeongbu Main Branch (오뎅식당)

18.5Km 2024-12-06

7, Hoguk-ro 1309beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-842-0423

The origins of Uijeongbu’s budaejjigae (Sausage Jjigae) tradition trace back to a humble food stall, now operated by the third generation. As budaejjigae grew in popularity, this modest stall evolved into a dedicated restaurant specializing in the iconic dish.

Uijeongbu Budaejjigae Street (의정부 부대찌개거리)

18.5Km 2023-10-27

7, Hoguk-ro 1309beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

The word “budaejjigae” has two parts: “budae”, or military unit, and “jjigae,” a dish made by boiling ingredients and stock in a pot. It originates from the post-Korean War period, where processed meat from US Army bases was made into a jjigae with vegetables, glass noodles, ramyeon, and the like. While the exact origin of the dish is difficult to establish, a strong tradition of sausage jjigae was established in Uijeongbu, thanks to its proximity to US Army bases. These geographical characteristics created today’s Uijeongbu Budaejjigae Street. Starting with Odeng Sikdang, the origin of the street, restaurants specializing in sausage jjigae entered the area, creating a specialized street and a landmark of Uijeongbu.

Cheonggyesan Mountain (청계산)

18.6Km 2024-03-20

Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-2155-6870

Standing at 618 meters above sea level, Cheonggyesan Mountain boarders the area of Yangjae-dong, Seoul and Gwacheon-si, Seongnam-si, and Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do. From the top, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Seoul's city center and Gyeonggi-do. The mountain is well-maintained with various hiking trails, making it easy to climb even for beginners. In the fall, the mountain is known for its stunning fall foliage, attracting numerous visitors.

Goyang Tourist Information Center in Gyeonggi-do (고양관광정보센터)

18.6Km 2025-11-06

1271-1 Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

BTS street + RM mural
BTS member RM's hometown is Ilsan, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. He also mentioned Ilsan in his childhood when he gave a speech at the United Nations in 2018 under the theme of 'Speak Yourself'. He attended Baekseok Elementary School and Shinil Middle School, and dreamed of becoming a 'rapper' since middle school. At the Goyang Tourist Information Center, there is a RM mural measuring 18m in x_width and 12m in x_height. In ‘Ma City’, there are lyrics such as “Lake Park is better than the Hangang River,” “La Festa and Western Dome that felt like home,” and “The Hugok Academy Village that raised me as a child” so it’s good to visit these places together.

Lotte Himart - Dasan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 다산점)

18.6Km 2024-04-22

2, Jingwan-ro 22beon-gil, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Elord [Tax Refund Shop] (엘로드)

18.7Km 2024-04-23

1283, Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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