Pureun Arboretum & Hang-dong Railroad (푸른수목원&항동철길) - Area information - Korea travel information

Pureun Arboretum & Hang-dong Railroad (푸른수목원&항동철길)

15.4Km    2025-01-17

240 Yeondong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

Pureun Arboretum is a botanical garden boasting well-established ecological parks and scenic walking trails. It encompasses diverse themed gardens, including the Wildflower Garden, Hydrangea Garden, Conifer Garden, Broadleaf Tree Garden, Bulbous Plant Garden, Wetland Garden, and Rose Garden, complemented by an Visitor Center. The Forest Learning School, functioning as a greenhouse, showcases plants from various corners of the globe and hosts educational programs. Visitors can avail themselves of facilities like the book café, a café, and a library. Additionally, the arboretum is intersected by the abandoned railroad tracks of Hang-dong.

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

15.4Km    2025-03-29

10, Dongnam-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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.

The Hyooshik Aank Hotel Guri (더휴식 아늑호텔 구리점)

15.7Km    2025-04-24

81-7 Angol-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do

The hotel offers a variety of themed rooms, such as a standard room for a comfortable stay, a cartoon room with comic books, a music room with a Geneva speaker, a wine room with a wine fridge and wine glasses, a 2PC room equipped with gaming computers, a movie beam room with a beam projector, a play room with a PlayStation 4, a golf room with golf equipment, and a deep sleep room with a massage chair. The hotel also offers parking facilities and a guest lounge.

Myongji Hospital (명지병원)

15.8Km    2025-10-23

55 Hwasu-ro 14beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Myongji Hospital is a general hospital located in Goyang-si with various departments and specialized treatment centers.
We operate Breast Thyroid Center, Prostate Cancer and Kidney Cancer Center, Ovarian Cancer and Gynecological Cancer Center, and Robotic Surgery Center for specialized treatment, and have introduced the latest medical device, da Vinci Xi to conduct surgeries for various types of cancer as well as robotic surgeries for a wide range of benign diseases. In addition, we provide more specialized and prompt medical services to patients through advanced facilities such as the Radiology Center, Rehabilitation Center, Intervention Center, and Comprehensive Health Checkup Center. Specifically, we are prominent in the field of organ transplantation and operate the Organ Transplant Center performing liver, kidney, lung, and heart transplants. We offer interpretation services for foreign patients by professional coordinators who speak English, Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese to eliminate language barriers by opening the International Medical Center in 2009 and provide guesthouses, airport pick-up and send-off services for foreign patients as well to maximize their convenience.

Park Habio Water Kingdom Water Park & Jjimjil Spa (파크하비오 워터킹덤&스파)

15.9Km    2025-10-24

111 Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

East Nine Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (구리 동구릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

15.9Km    2024-03-20

197 Donggureung-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do

The East Nine Royal Tombs, situated on the eastern outskirts of Hanyang (the Joseon dynasty capital), represent a significant collection of nine royal burial sites. This area serves as the final resting place for seven kings and ten queens from the Joseon era. The surrounding forest paths are accessible to the public during the spring and fall seasons. Additionally, the East Nine Royal Tombs Healing Culture and Arts Festival takes place here every autumn, offering a blend of cultural and artistic experiences.

Anyang Art Park (안양예술공원)

15.9Km    2025-10-23

7 Yesulgongwon-ro 131beon-gil, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Anyang Art Park, formerly known as Anyang Recreational Park, is an easily accessible, well-maintained cultural space. It has been revitalized with updated features such as artificial waterfalls, an outdoor stage, a plaza, walking paths, and enhanced lighting facilities. The park promotes art projects by displaying 50 artworks from renowned Korean and international artists throughout various locations. Nearby, visitors can explore additional local attractions including hiking trails through dense forests, traditional temples such as Anyangsa Temple and Yeomburam Hermitage, the treasure-designated Flagpole Supports at Jungchosa Temple Site, and the Kimchungup Architecture Museum, all of which contribute to a rich area experience.

Chunghyeon Museum (충현박물관)

15.9Km    2021-08-02

5-6, Ori-ro 347beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Chunghyeon Museum preserves the legacy of the respected scholar Ori Lee Wonik. The museum's logo is inspired by the scholar's signature on a letter that he wrote four years before his death, addressed to his son Lee Uijeon, grandson Lee Suyak, and successive descendants. Visitors can see various artifacts and ruins related to Lee Wonik.

[Seoul Trail Course 1] Suraksan · Buramsan Mountain Course ([서울 둘레길 1코스] 수락 · 불암산 코스)

16.2Km    2025-01-06

Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Seoul Trail is a walking trail that encompasses the entire city of Seoul, with a total length of 157km and 8 courses. It weaves together the history, culture, and natural ecology of Seoul through various stories. The 1st course is a gentle path from Suraksan Mountain to Buramsan Mountain, covering 18.6km and taking approximately 8 hours and 10 minutes. This trekking course around Buramsan Mountain passes through Iris Garden, Deongneung-gogae, Information Center, Taereung Royal Tomb, Suamsa Temple, and Hakdoam Temple.

KUIMS (강동경희대학교병원)

16.5Km    2025-10-23

892 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Kyung Hee University Hospital At Gangdong (KUIMS), located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, has three university hospital organizations: the School of Medicine, the School of Korean Medicine, and the School of Dentistry. As we use an international brand name KUIMS, we prioritize the convenience and satisfaction of foreign patients. With our advanced medical technologies such as high-difficulty critical disease surgery, robotic surgery, and organ transplantation, we provide fast-track services for all treatment processes such as outpatient appointments, various tests and surgeries, and hospitalization.
 In addition, we provide free 1:1 professional medical interpretation and operate a 24-hour hotline with specialized services such as the International Healthcare Center, International Lounge, and a ward for international patients only for the convenience of foreign patients.