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Odong Neighborhood Park (오동근린공원)

Odong Neighborhood Park (오동근린공원)

7.8Km    2020-07-04

49, Deongneung-ro 42-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-901-6923

Odong Neighborhood Park is located in the areas of Beon-dong and Mia-dong in Gangbuk-gu and Wolgok-dong in Seongbuk-gu. The park is large in size and has a dense forest with various facilities like a resting area, community sports center, grassy lawn, tennis court, acupressure trail with red clay, walking paths, and much more. Nearby residents visit the park for leisure and relaxation.

Park Ryu Sook Gallery (박여숙화랑)

Park Ryu Sook Gallery (박여숙화랑)

7.8Km    2019-03-19

461, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-549-7575

Soon after its opening in 1983, the Park Ryu Sook Gallery moved to Cheongdam-dong, an uncharted territory back in 1988. Ever since, the gallery has played a significant role in turning the region into one of the most representative art places in Korea. The Park Ryu Sook Gallery mainly deals with modern art, and contributes to the development of Korea's modern art scene by recruiting and supporting talented rookies in the field, and by introducing artwork of major modern artists from abroad. Moreover, the gallery works to promote Korean art worldwide by joining major art fairs such as the Chicago, Koln, and Basel art fairs.

Through these and similar activities, the Park Ryu Sook Gallery works to provide the public the invaluable opportunity to enjoy quality artwork, maximize their own creativity, and take a moment out of their hectic lives to indulge in a little self-reflection.

World Cup Park (월드컵공원)

7.8Km    2024-10-23

243-60 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Opened on May 1st, 2002, the Wolrd Cup Park was once a 15-year-old landfill that held over 92 million tons of garbage. The park is located near Seoul World Cup Stadium, and is made up of five smaller parks - Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park, Haneul (Sky) Park, Noeul (Sunset) Park, Nanjicheon Park, and Nanji Hangang Park.

* Pyeonghwa Park: Closest to Seoul World Cup Stadium, it holds a pond, garden, children’s playground, and forest. As a representative park of World Cup Park, the park was designed in hopes of peace and harmony between mankind and nature. It is often used as a picnic area and place for nature studies.

* Nanji Hangang Park: Nanji Hangang Park was developed on the banks of the Hangang River. In contrast to other Hangang River parks, Nanji Hangang Park is a water-friendly park that has a gradual slope towards the riverbank. The park consists of a camping ground, soccer field, basketball court, grass field, cruise ship port, and an area for nature studies.

* Haneul Park: Haneul Park consists of vast grassland located at the highest elevation of the five parks. The park's pasture is covered with eulalias and wild flowers in their most natural state. In addition, 30,000 butterflies of different species were introduced in 2000 to stabilize the ecosystem. Five wind-powered generators provide power to the park and the park’s maintenance office. Once a mountain of garbage, it is now a green hill with 22 lookout points offering breathtaking views of Seoul, including the N Seoul Tower, Bukhansan Mountain, and Hangang River. Tall trees are line the park to provide shades and serve as resting spots for visitors. As a popular spot to enjoy the sight of eulalias, the park usually remains open until late in the evening during the Eulalia Festival period.

* Noeul Park: In order to prevent the vast area of land of what was once a wasteland from becoming an unnecessary chunk of land, a nine-hole golf course was constructed in what is now known as Noeul Park. The golf course serves as an environment friendly entertainment park to visitors while stabilizing the geographical formation and has an urban park nearby that offers scenic views of the Hangang River and beautiful sunset. Located west of the golf park is Noeul Square, decorated with shrubs and flowers.

* Nanjicheon Park: Nanjicheon Park was developed from the Nanji Stream, which flowed under Haneul Park. It was once overflowing with sewage runoff from a nearby landfill, but it has since been beautifully restored into a park with clear water. The park is built to serve as a recreational spot for those with for youths, elders, and people with disabilities.

Sininaerin Maeun Tteokbokki - Noryangjin Branch (신이내린매운떡볶이 노량진)

Sininaerin Maeun Tteokbokki - Noryangjin Branch (신이내린매운떡볶이 노량진)

7.8Km    2021-03-29

3, Manyang-ro 14ga-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2631-8484

It sells tteokbokki with various toppings. This restaurant's signature menu is stir-fried rice cake. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

Jangchung Jokbal (장충족발)

Jangchung Jokbal (장충족발)

7.8Km    2024-10-15

31, Noryangjin-ro 16-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-816-9824

Jokbal (pig’s feet) is a representative food loved by Koreans. The best menu at this restaurant is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

Shinsegae Factory Store - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (신세계팩토리 강남)

Shinsegae Factory Store - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (신세계팩토리 강남)

7.8Km    2024-04-16

194, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Seoul Express Bus Terminal Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 강남고속터미널)

7.8Km    2024-04-18

B1 Store #3, #4, 194, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Choi Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (초이성형외과)

Choi Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (초이성형외과)

7.8Km    2024-06-27

543, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hak-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 학동역)

Olive Young - Hak-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 학동역)

7.8Km    2024-04-17

177, Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Pairing Room (페어링룸)

Pairing Room (페어링룸)

7.8Km    2024-02-01

14 Dosan-daero 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The Pairing Room is an Italian restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The exterior of the building is neat and clean with an exotic white tone, and the interior has a high ceiling, creating a cool, open feel. They present a special fusion cuisine that combines Italian cuisine with Korean ingredients such as kimchi, Korean soybeans, and makgeolli (unrefined rice wine). The representative menu items are balsamic scallop and potato puree M, spicy pepper soybean pasta, and truffle paccheri pasta. The restaurant also offers wine recommendations that match the menu item as well as tea and beverages that go well with various desserts. Nearby are Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs (World Cultural Heritage Sites), Jamsil Hangang Park, Cheongdam Fashion Street, and Apgujeong Rodeo Street.