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National Hangeul Museum (국립한글박물관)

5.5Km    2022-12-15

139, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2124-6200

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.

Chung-Ang Uiversity Hospital (중앙대학교병원)

5.5Km    2025-10-23

102 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

Since its foundation in 1968, Chung-Ang University Hospital has been striving to contribute to the health and happiness of humanity by achieving the best in medical treatment, research, and education based on our core values of "professionalism, fairness, change/innovation, communication/harmony, and empathy/care.”
As a leader in severe disease treatment, we work with highly qualified medical staff and specialized professionals, receiving the top rating in all cancer procedures evaluated (colon, stomach, breast, and lung) by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, and the top rating in the care appropriateness evaluation for acute stroke, coronary artery bypass, intensive care unit (adults and newborns), and hemodialysis.
In a “rating from visitor reviews” conducted by a major domestic portal site, we ranked first out of 13 major tertiary hospitals in Seoul, maintaining our reputation as the friendliest hospital in Korea trusted by patients.

Dream Plastic Surgery (드림성형외과)

5.5Km    2025-10-23

(2nd Floor, Seokyeong University Building), 848 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Since its opening in 1999, Dream Plastic Surgery has shared its treatment philosophy, future vision, and management mindset while giving high satisfaction to customers by providing advanced treatment services and developing a hospital culture. In addition, by building a hospital management network system, we make all efforts to lead the medical community in the 21st century by sharing treatment information, management knowledge, employee retraining, and service know-how. We have 8 plastic surgery specialists and 10 medical staff including resident anesthesiologists. With various technologies and know-how accumulated over 25 years, we have created beauty for many patients at home and abroad.

Horim Art Center (Horim Museum Sinsa) (호림아트센터(호림박물관 신사분관))

Horim Art Center (Horim Museum Sinsa) (호림아트센터(호림박물관 신사분관))

5.5Km    2021-06-21

317, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-541-3523

Horim Art Center in Sinsa-dong is a branch of Horim Museum, opened in Sillim-dong by the Sungbo Cultural Foundation in June of 2009 with the aim of bringing art closer to people. This museum has exhibition halls on the second through fourth floors, a museum shop, and lounge. The building, themed to look like comb-patterned ceramics, is a piece of artwork in itself. The museum aims to show the beauty of Korea's cultural art pieces.

Passi 0914 (파시0914)

Passi 0914 (파시0914)

5.5Km    2025-10-29

15 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Passi 0914 is an Italian resturant serving pasta and ovenbrick-baked pizza near the entrance to Dosan Park. The restaurant only has three terrace tables so reservations are a must. The restaurant was featured as a filming site in the drama "Celebrity (2023)."

Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

5.5Km    2022-12-28

12-9, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3011-1788

Operated by Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, the Korea Culture House (KOUS), similar to the Korea House in Gangbuk area, opened in Daechi-dong, Gangnam. Tourists visiting Korea and international students residing in Korea can experience and learn Korea's traditional culture at this educational space.

Hyosajeong Pavilion (효사정)

Hyosajeong Pavilion (효사정)

5.6Km    2025-01-13

55, Hyeonchung-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-820-9848

Hyosajeong Pavilion is where Nohan, the second vice premier of the Joseon dynasty during King Sejong and King Sejo’s reign, stayed. After he lost his mother, he built the pavilion to mourn at her grave while still being able to see his father’s grave in Gaeseong to the North. His brother-in-law, then Minister of the Interior, Gang Sa-deok named the pavilion “Hyosajeong,” which means pavilion of filial piety.

In order to find the original location of the pavilion, poems by Jeong Inji and Seo Geojeong and an old map of Korea were referenced, but the pavilion was not found because the surrounding landscape had changed too much. As a result, a location was selected and the pavilion was reconstructed at its current location. The house is 3 kan* in the front and 2 kan* on the side. The roof is a hip-and-gable roof. The pavilion has one room with under floor heating and a railing around the pavilion

(* kan: a traditional measurement that corresponds to the space between two columns)

Seoul Grand Park (서울대공원)

Seoul Grand Park (서울대공원)

5.6Km    2023-03-17

102, Daegongwongwangjang-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-500-7335

Seoul Grand Park is a family-friendly amusement park consisting of various themed facilities that promote the growth and preservation of diverse animals and plants.

[Seoul Zoo]
Seoul Zoo aims to provide an ideal environment for animals to grow and live as well as exhibit, preserve, and research rare animals and educate the public. As a result of the zoo's hard work and efforts, it is the only zoo in Korea to be certified as a member of both ISIS and IUDZG-WZO.

[Botanical Garden]
Seoul Grand Park's Botanical Garden was opened in 1985 amidst the lush forest situated at the foot of Cheonggyesan Mountain. The garden consists of a greenhouse, exhibition facilities, and themed gardens that boast a collection of over 41,000 plants from 1,262 different species. The greenhouse preserves and exhibits tropical and subtropical plants that are not found in Korea. Moreover, the Botanical Garden offers various activities and experience programs related to plants and forests.

[Theme Garden]
The Theme Garden is one of the most representative facilities of Seoul Grand Park. The Theme Garden consists of a Rose Garden and Children's Zoo. Seasonal plants and flowers as well as diverse themed garden programs are offered.

[Healing Place]
The Healing Place is a forest formed at the foothills of Cheonggyesan Mountain that surrounds the border of Seoul Grand Park. Main facilities consist of Healing Forest Walkway; Water, Wind & Sunshine Healing Zone; Barefoot Road; Aroma Garden; and Forest Plaza.

[Healing Forest Walkway]
Healing Forest Walkway is a walking path lined by diverse trees that form a lush forest serving as a habitat for small animals like squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, and more. The walking path is approximately 8 kilometers long and divided into four sections. The shortest course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, while the full course requires 3 hours.

[Campsite]
The campsite within the Seoul Grand Park is the perfect place to camp out, hold picnics and enjoy recreational activities with friends and families. The main facilities consist of a campsite, volleyball court, basketball court, snack bar, and shower facilities. The campsite is open from March to November, except in the case of harsh weather conditions.

Buvette Main Branch (부베트 본점)

Buvette Main Branch (부베트 본점)

5.6Km    2025-12-02

854 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Located in Gangnam, Buvette is a French Gastrotheque where one can enjoy stories and aesthetics of European-style antiques. The place offers heartwarming home-style meals that have been passed down through generations. Early morning coffee and breakfast, lunch with friends, dinner with family, and after-meal cocktails are all possible at Buvette, where delicious food and a lively atmosphere come together to suit a variety of lifestyles. It also has an outdoor terrace that sets the perfect atmosphere for a glass of wine or champagne and is particularly popular among the younger generation. Its signature menu items include of sole meunière, French onion soup, and chorizo oil pasta. The place is easy to find as it is located in a commercial building on the first floor of Andaz Hotel in Apgujeong. 

Sichuan House (시추안하우스 본점)

Sichuan House (시추안하우스 본점)

5.6Km    2025-12-10

29 Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
02-508-1320

Sichuan House serves over 30 Chinese dishes, featuring fiery chili peppers from Sichuan perfectly balanced with 17 spices from around the world. Since introducing authentic mala food for the first time in Korea in 2009, it offers dishes such as mala hot pot, Sichuan spicy fried chicken, and tan tan noodles. The interior, utilizing brown bricks and black frames, creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Shanghai.