Dobongsan Mountain (도봉산)

13.9Km 2021-06-29

Dobong-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-954-2566

Dobongsan Mountain, located in the northeastern section of Bukhansan National Park, is known for the magnificent rock formations of the main peak, Jaunbong Peak (740.2 m), as well as Manjangbong, Seoninbong, Jubong, Obong Peaks and Uiam Rock. Seoninbong Peak in particular has 37 hiking courses, including the famous Bakjwi (Bat) Course.

The mountain is also home to Cheonchuksa Temple, the oldest temple in the region, and several other temples including Mangwolsa and Hoeryongsa Temples, as well as a number of beautiful valleys such as Dobonggyegok, Songchugyegok, Obonggyegok and Yeongeocheongyegok Valleys. Dobongsan Mountain is easily accessible by public transportation, making it a popular attraction for people living in Seoul.

Seoul Iris Garden (서울창포원)

14.0Km 2020-08-24

916, Madeul-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-954-0031

Seoul Iris Garden is located between Dobongsan and Suraksan mountains in northern Seoul. The garden, measuring 52,417 ㎡, boasts a wide array of irises and other plants in 12 different themed zones including Iris Garden, Medicinal Plant Garden, and Wetland Park.

At the Iris Garden, 300,000 irises in 130 species are on display on a plot of land measuring 15,000 ㎡. Species include yellow iris, iris setosa, iris pallasii, and iris domestica, each boasting its own brilliant colors and delicate shape. The Medicinal Plant Garden is home to 130,000 plants in 70 different species of medicinal plants, allowing visitors to view the largest selection of medicinal herbs in the country. Wetland Park presents 70,000 wetland plants and houses an observatory deck from which visitors may view and learn about the diverse aquatic plants.

Cheoni Observatory within the garden provides visitors with a place take to in the beautiful scenery from above. The nearby forest lounge is a rest area for visitors as well as a center of operations for the park’s ecological education programs. Irises are in bloom from May to June of every year, but are even a sight to behold during the rest of the warmer months, given the delicate shape of their leaves.

Philkyungjae (필경재)

14.0Km 2024-03-07

205, Gwangpyeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-445-2115

Philkyungjae is a restaurant serving traditional Korean cuisine served in the royal courts of Joseon. Its course menu includes jeonbokjuk (abalone porridge), bossam (napa wraps with pork), sogogi japchae (beef japchae), tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties), and hanu yukhoe (Korean beef tartare). There are five courses on offer. All five courses are available during lunch, while dinnertime limits the selection to three. The restaurant is housed in a traditional house and garden dating back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), so guests can enjoy the architectural beauty of Korea with Korean flavors. Reservations can be placed through telephone.

Sweet Park (Lotte Children's Food Experience Center) (스위트파크(롯데어린이식품체험관))

14.0Km 2024-02-15

201 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Sweet Park is a children's food experience center, an educational and entertainment space featuring Lotte's food products. The park is designed as a village themed around Lotte's food items. It offers various tour programs such as Hot Air Balloon Theater, Sweet Park Tours, Lotte R&D Center Experience Zone, and Xylitol Dental Health Education Zone.

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

14.0Km 2024-03-20

197 Donggureung-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-563-2909

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.

Aritaum - Guri Doldari Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 구리돌다리사거리)

14.0Km 2024-04-18

1F, 212, Gyeongchun-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Mokpo Modern History Museum - Hall No. 1 (목포근대역사관 1관)

14.0Km 2024-09-25

경기도 과천시 과천대로 608-7 (과천동)
+82-61-242-0340

Mokpo Modern History Museum is the oldest building in Mokpo and a witness to Korea’s modern and contemporary history. It was built in 1898 and was used to house various public organizations, like city halls, consulates, and cultural centers, before being turned into the Mokpo Modern History Museum in 2014. As a building that has survived through rapid changes, it is valued for its historical and architectural significance. The museum has an exhibition on Mokpo’s history, organized into seven themes, detailing the history of the production and exploitation of various goods during the Japanese colonial period (1910-1945), along with miniature recreations of the streets of Mokpo city at that time.

105405 Magok (105405 마곡)

14.0Km 2025-03-07

161-8 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

105405 Magok, a restaurant located in the Ganseo-gu district of Seoul, is famous for its charcoal grilled steak and its reinterpretation of side dishes, which is a significant part of Korean food culture. The steaks here are prepared through a meticulous process of wet-aging, seasoning, color development, confit, and charcoal grilling, with lunches served as course meals only.

Gwacheon Chusa Museum (추사박물관(과천))

14.0Km 2023-07-14

78, Chusa-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-2150-3650

Gwacheon was where Chusa Gim Jeong-hui immersed himself in studies and arts to ignite his final artistic spirit in the twilight of his life. The city of Gwacheon opened Chusa Museum in order to promulgate the essence of the learning and arts that Chusa flowered. The museum features the life exhibit of Chusa, an art and science exhibit, a planned exhibit hall, an experience room, lounges, a museum shop and an education room for thoroughly researching, exhibiting and experiencing Chusa.

The Hyooshik Aank Hotel Guri (더휴식 아늑호텔 구리점)

14.1Km 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.

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