King Sejong The Great Museum (세종대왕박물관)

6.4Km 2024-03-08

56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-969-8851

King Sejong The Great Museum is a cultural complex located in the heart of Seoul, near Gwanghwamun Plaza.The Hangeul Room exhibits documents published during the reign of King Sejong, the Science Room displays Cheugugi and celestial planisphere, and the Korean Traditional Music Room showcases various traditional Korean musical instruments. The Biography Room features Portrait of King Sejong and paintings depicting scenes from his life. Outdoors, there are statues of King Sejong, the scahe sundial, the clepsydra, and Cheugugi.

Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon Royal Tombs (서울 영휘원(순헌황귀비)과 숭인원(이진))

6.4Km 2021-03-12

90, Hongneung-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-962-0556

Yeonghwiwon & Sunginwon Royal Tombs house the tombs of Queen Consort Sunheon and the first son of Imperial Prince Yeong, Yi Jin. Queen Consort Sunheon was a concubine of Emperor Gojong and the mother of Imperial Prince Yeong. The tomb site was originally the resting place of Empress Myeongseong, the first official wife of Emperor Gojong, but her tomb was moved to Namyangju after Gojong's death where they are interred together.

Shinman Co.,Ltd[Korea Quality]/주식회사 신만 [한국관광 품질인증]

6.4Km 2024-08-27

83 Bangullae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-373-8880

Shinman Co.,Ltd is a red ginseng store in Mangwon-Dong, Seoul. The store sells fresh, steamed and dried red ginseng; fresh ginseng lightly boiled in water; dried Taegeuk ginseng; and processed red ginseng products. It’s open 24/7 and staff speak foreign languages including English, Chinese, Malay, and Cantonese.

Lotte Mart - Cheongnyangni Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 청량리점)

6.4Km 2024-04-22

210, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Jamwon Hangang Park Outdoor Swimming Pool (한강시민공원 잠원수영장(실외))

6.4Km 2022-09-06

221-124, Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-536-8261

Six of the city's Hangang Parks have outdoor swimming pools, including Jamwon Hangang Park. Supported by meticulous water quality management, they are not only safe, but also an inexpensive alternative to private facilities. Excellent amenities include swimming equipment rentals, food, and beverages.

Jamwon Hangang Park (잠원한강공원)

6.4Km 2024-10-23

221-124 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0531

Jamwon Hangang Park is a public recreation area on the Hangang River. Nearby attractions include athletic facilities (running tracks, soccer fields, basketball courts, etc.), various water sports facilities, and an 8.2-kilometer inline skating path. A bicycle path along the Hanfgang River, an outdoor swimming pool in summer, and a snow sledding center in winter are the most frequently used ones by may citizens. Jamwon was once a mulberry field, so there is also a thematic nature learning center that depicts the life of the silkworm.

Seoul Wave Art Center (서울웨이브아트센터)

6.5Km 2024-10-10

145-35 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Seoul Wave Art Center is located within Jamwon Hangang Park, and focuses on promoting the relationship between the sky and earth, people and nature, and people and people. The art center opened in 2020 and has continued to host a range of new exhibitions.

63 Buffet Pavilion (63뷔페 파빌리온)

6.5Km 2024-03-15

(63 Square, basement 1st floor, Yeouido area) 50, 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-789-5731

63 Buffet Pavilion is a buffet restaurant located at GF floor of Yeouido’s 63 Square. The buffet spread here features dishes from around the world. The most popular feature of the buffet is the chaekkeut steak (strip loin steak), made freshly using top-quality beef. One can also find yanggalbi (lamb chops), hoe (sliced raw fish), chobap (sushi), and daege (snow crab). Note that visitors are required to reserve their spot.

Center Coffee (Seoul Forest) (센터커피 서울숲점)

6.5Km 2023-10-23

28-11, Seoulsup 2-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Center Coffee (Seoul Forest) is located near Exit 5 of Seoul-forest Station (Suin–Bundang Line) in a residential district between Seongdong-gu Citizens' Sports Center and Seongsu Middle School. Note that the shop does not have its own parking lot. Because of its location in a busy city center, it is best to utilize buses, subway, and other public transportation. The cafe itself is situated on the second and third floors of a building, so it has a pleasant view. As one enters the building, one can find five blue ribbons adorning the doorway. Window seats here have a view of Seoul Forest. Signature menus include hand drip and mugwort lattes, and the menu is rounded out by beverages like espresso, cafe Americano, latte, and cappuccino. Because of its proximity to Seoul Forest, one can go for a leisurely walk there. Other nearby sites include Seongsu-dong Cafe Street, Seongsu Handmade Shoes Park, and Ttukseom Recreation Area.
※ Pets allowed

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

6.5Km 2025-05-20

Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangnidan Street is located near Poeun-ro, which can be reached in about 6 to 8 minutes of leisurely walk toward Mangwon Hangang Park from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station on Subway Line 6. Its name comes from the combination of Mangwon-dong and the Gyeongnidan Street in Itaewon, meaning the “Gyeongnidan Street of Mangwon-dong.” There are a variety of restaurants, cafes, dessert shops, and other small shops, each with their own charm, making it a great place to take the kids shopping or just get some rest. This place is quite close to Mangwon Market, so visitors can stop by the market if time allows. Another way to fit this area into the itinerary is as a pit stop for desserts or some shopping before heading to Mangwon Hangang Park.

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