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Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천)

Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천)

3.9Km    2024-05-16

Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Cheonggye Plaza was built on Sejong-ro Street, where Cheonggyecheon Stream begins. It was built between Dong-A Ilbo, the starting point of the Cheonggyecheon Stream restoration, and Sindap Railroad Bridge, with a length of 160 meters, a x_width of 50 meters, and a total area of 6,962 meters squared. The plaza is decorated with fountains, waterfalls, and walking paths. It was created as a place for meetings, harmony, peace, and unification, to celebrate the significance of the restoration of Cheonggyecheon Stream. A miniaturized version of Cheonggyecheon Stream is displayed here, providing an overview of the restored stream. There are also interpretive panels about the 22 bridges that cross Cheonggyecheon stream. Fountains of various shapes create beautiful scenery. Cheonggyecheon Stream is accessible from the square through stairs on the left and Cheonggye Trail on the right. There is also an 18-meter tunnel on the Cheonggye Trail, providing a unique experience for citizens entering Cheonggyecheon Stream from the plaza. After constructing Cheonggyecheon Plaza, the Seoul Metropolitan Government made it a car-free street on public holidays so that the plaza, waterside area, and streets could be used as cultural spaces for citizens to relax. A spectacular sight is created by three-color lights illuminating the fountains and a two-tiered waterfall coming down from a x_height of four meters. Palseokdam, made of eight stones from eight provinces in Korea, was laid along the waterfall's sides.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

3.9Km    2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7. 

Reberry Clinic Gangnam (리베리의원 강남점)

3.9Km    2026-01-02

B1 Floor, KI Tower, 8 Gangnam-daero 69-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

1. A dedicated medical director is personally assigned to each client, ensuring responsible and individualized care.
2. We go beyond consultation — every session is a professional medical treatment.
3. With our LifeBiz AI-powered 3D analysis camera, we provide an objective and precise facial assessment.
4. Our treatments are guided by a scientific skin-type classification system for accurate and tailored results.
5. Through 3D facial analysis, pigmentation diagnosis, and skin-type classification, we design a fully customized treatment pathway.
6. At Reberry Clinic Aesthetic, we offer not only advanced medical procedures, but also warm décolleté and therapeutic massage care for a holistic experience.

ab Cafe At Bali (에이비카페 At Bali)

ab Cafe At Bali (에이비카페 At Bali)

3.9Km    2025-11-05

32 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

A cafe where you can experience digital drawing
It is a cafe with the concept of a vacation resort with an atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in a Southeast Asian resort. The upbeat atmosphere with rattan furniture placed here and there is always popular enough to be fully booked. The Wacom Lounge on the 3rd floor is a space where ‘Wacom One’, optimized for webtoon creation, is installed. Anyone can use it, and you can experience digital drawing, editing, and correction with the 'Wacom One' tablet.

Lotte Outlets - Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데아울렛 서울역점)

Lotte Outlets - Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데아울렛 서울역점)

3.9Km    2024-07-30

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

- Located in the heart of transportation at Seoul Station, LOTTE Seoul Station offers convenience with easy access to nearby public transport and parking and holds a diverse selection of brands under the YOUNG & SPORTY concept. Experience top-notch services tailored to our foreign guests in our Global Service Room.

T1 (T1)

T1 (T1)

3.9Km    2025-11-05

627 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Perfect place for T1 fans
It is a space and goods shop for fans of the LoL pro game team T1 who enjoy e-sports. A life-sized figure of the legendary pro gamer Faker is at the entrance, and trophies won in previous LoL-related competitions are on display. It is a place where you can enjoy T1 up close by engraving your name on the same uniform as the players.

Hwanghak-dong Flea Market (Dokkaebi Market / Manmul Market) (황학동 벼룩시장 (도깨비시장/만물시장))

Hwanghak-dong Flea Market (Dokkaebi Market / Manmul Market) (황학동 벼룩시장 (도깨비시장/만물시장))

3.9Km    2025-04-11

11-7 Majang-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Hwanghak-dong Flea Market was named after the way how merchants travel from one place to another all over the country, as if like fleas hopping around from one spot to another, to collect rare and valuable items. This market was once a haven of antiques and collectibles, but with the formation of old-fashioned art street in 1983 in Janganpyeong, many classic art shops had moved out, leaving only used item and general goods stores. Now, visitors can find stores selling antiques, used furniture, electronics, clocks, jewelry, musical instruments, camera, and machinery – pretty much anything one can name. Hwanghak-dong Flea Market is also referred to as Dokkaebbi Market, to describe how even the most rundown items become just like new, as if like the work of a dokkaebi (Korean folk goblin).

Myeong-dong (명동)

Myeong-dong (명동)

4.0Km    2024-05-17

66, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Myeong-dong is one of the primary shopping districts in Seoul. The two main streets meet in the center of the block with one beginning from Myeong-dong Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 4) and the other from Lotte Department Store at Euljiro. Many brand name shops and department stores line the streets and alleys. Common products for sale include clothes, shoes, and accessories. Unlike Namdaemun or Dongdaemun, many designer brands are sold in Myeong-dong. In addition, several major department stores have branches here, including Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore, Noon Square and M Plaza. The department stores carry many premium labels and other fashionable goods at reasonable prices.

Myeong-dong also has family restaurants, fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options. Many restaurants in Myeong-dong specialize in dongaseu (pork cutlet) and kalguksu (noodle soup). Other businesses in the area include hair salons, banks and theaters.

Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center (명동관광정보센터)

Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center (명동관광정보센터)

4.0Km    2023-01-03

66, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center provides information on traveling, shopping, attractions, and more in Seoul. Service is provided in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. The center also offers experience programs like using Hangeul stamps.

Pixelab Beauty Clinic (픽셀랩성형외과의원)

4.0Km    2025-12-09

3rd Floor, Gangnam Station Riga Square, 42 Seocho-daero 73-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Pixelab Beauty Clinic, under the design motto of “Bespoke Pixel Design,” focuses on enhancing each individual’s unique beauty and uncovering the hidden details within the face to elevate the true value of beauty. Through the perspective of board-certified plastic surgeons, the clinic specializes in non-surgical aesthetic design that has been embraced not only in Korea but also by a wide range of clients globally, establishing itself as a trusted and beloved aesthetic medical institution.