Yejiwon (예지원)

1.9Km 2022-09-19

72, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Yejiwon is located in Seoul Jung-gu Jangchung-dong and has been offering traditional Korean etiquette education programs since its inception on September 16th, 1974. Furthermore, the Yejiwon also serves to introduce the traditional cultures and living cultures of Korean etiquettes to foreigners.

Most programs offered are short-term classes, and reservations can be made on the homepage up to 15 days in advance. Reservations are only available for groups of 10 or more and classes are instructed in Korean only, so it may be a good idea to be accompanied by a guide.

Yongsan Family Park (용산가족공원)

1.9Km 2022-12-15

185, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Visitors to Yongsan Family Park can enjoy a relaxing time at a big grassy field beside a refreshing pond and well-organized walking paths. Yongsan Family Park spans an area of roughly 89,256.20 ㎡ in what was a section of the former golf course of the Eighth US Army Division. The park is comprised of various facilities such as a 2km-walking path, a natural education site, and Taegeukgi Park. Visitors can watch and feed pigeons and wild pheasants living at the park.

National Theater of Korea (국립극장)

2.0Km 2024-03-06

59, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The National Theater of Korea opened in 1950 as the first national theater in Asia. It is the only production theater that takes traditional arts to recreate them as contemporary art. It offers various types of theaters, such as Haeoreum Grand Theater, Daloreum Theater (middle-size), Immersive Studio ByeolByeol (small-size), and Haneul Round Theater with a circular stage structure. In addition, the Museum of Performing Arts, Cultural Plaza, and other convenience stores and coffe shops offer pleasure and relax to its visitors.

Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

2.0Km 2021-06-19

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pavilion was built in 1959 to commemorate Rhee Syngman. It was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960 and was rebuilt on November 11, 1968. This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain, with views covering the entirety of Seoul below. As it is a prime spot to view the first sunrise of the year, the annual sunrise festival takes place every New Year's Day.

Seoul Wave Art Center (서울웨이브아트센터)

2.0Km 2025-10-27

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.

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

2.1Km 2022-09-06

221-124, Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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.

National Hangeul Museum (국립한글박물관)

2.1Km 2022-12-15

139, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The National Hangeul Museum was established to preserve, spread, and develop the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. The museum showcases the history and value of Korean orthography, Korean’s most-valued cultural asset, through exhibitions, activities, and education. Occupying over 11,322 ㎡, the museum has one basement level and three ground levels, along with an outdoor grass field and rest area perfect for cultural events, exhibits, and education.

The museum is comprised of the Hangeul library on the first floor, a permanent exhibition hall, ㅎ Café, and cultural product shop on the second floor, and a planned exhibition hall and Hangeul playground for children and foreigners on the third floor.

Jamwon Hangang Park (잠원한강공원)

2.1Km 2024-10-23

221-124 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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.

River City Water Ski Resort (리버시티수상스키장)

2.1Km 2025-10-23

37-53 Apgujeong-ro 11-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Jamwon District 1 in Hangang Park

In 'I Live Alone', it is none other than the Hangang River where SHINee's Key and Minho enjoyed water skiing and 'Pangpang' boat. Necessary equipment can be rented, and water skiing and wakeboarding lessons are also offered, so even beginners can visit without any hesitation. Above all, the most attractive thing is that you can enjoy water sports in downtown Seoul without having to go far. There are shower rooms and changing rooms, as well as a Ramyeon making machine. There is no better delicacy than eating freshly boiled Ramyeon while drying your wet hair after playing in the water.

Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

2.4Km 2021-07-07

109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was built in 1964 and was designed by architect Lee Haeseong. It was designated as Seoul Future Heritage in 2013, credited for its preservation value.
It is comprised of 19 rooms and educational areas including the Humanity and Social Science Hall, Nature Science Hall, Language and Literature Hall, Electronic Information Room and more. Since opening, the library has collected nearly 500,000 books, 16,000 non-book materials, 700 continuing resources, and other special materials like old books, oriental books (including Japanese books), and more. Namsan Library also operates a reading treatment program unique to this library that began in 2005. The program includes remodeling of reading consultation room, training for people in charge of reading treatment, workshops, programs for individuals and groups. Also, various exhibitions, lectures, shows, cultural classes and other events are available all year long to enhance lifelong education.

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