Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course (성북동고택북촌산책길)

3.1Km 2025-11-06

68, Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course is a nostalgic path connecting famous old houses in Seongbuk-dong and Bukchon Hanok Village, divided by the old city walls. Along the way, you'll find historic sites like Gilsangsa Temple, Jeongbeopsa Temple, Han Yong-un’s Simujang House, and novelist Lee Tae-jun's House. The trail also features charming cultural spots, such as the traditional tea house Sooyeon Sanbang and the Seongbuk Museum of Art.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - "Parasite"
The scene in the alley where Ki-woo visited Mr. Park's house in a wealthy neighborhood for expensive tutoring was filmed in a residential area in Seongbuk-dong. Seongbuk-dong, an old wealthy village, has luxury mansions lined up in. There are many pretty cafés and galleries here and there, so it's good to take a leisurely look around. Mr. Park's house was a filming set, which was demolished after filming.

Olive Young - Seokgye Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 석계역)

3.2Km 2024-04-17

14, Seokgye-ro 1-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hwigyeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 휘경동)

3.2Km 2024-04-22

1F Hwigyeong Bldg., 78, Mangu-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Sinseol-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 신설동역)

3.2Km 2024-04-17

1F, 20, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Himart - Yongdu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 용두점)

3.2Km 2024-04-18

414, Gosanja-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Sinseol-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 신설동점)

3.2Km 2024-06-27

9, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Kansong Art Museum (간송미술관(서울 보화각))

3.2Km 2025-06-30

102-11 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Kansong Art Museum was the first private art museum in Korea, opened as Bohwagak in 1938 by Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil. The name was changed to the current Kansong Art Museum in 1966. Bohwagak was designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 768 on December 30, 2019. Jeon Hyeong-pil dedicated his life to preserving and researching Korea’s representative relics that were devaluated and purposefully obliterated during the Japanese colonial era, as well as to acknowledging their cultural excellence and beauty. The museum houses 11 national treasures and 24 treasures.

Olive Young - Sinseol-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신설동역)

3.3Km 2024-04-16

4, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))

3.4Km 2025-06-17

68 Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-5945

Gilsangsa Temple is a prominent temple located in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. The name Gilsangsa means "a favorable and auspicious temple." Visitors can experience temple, participate in Buddhist practices, and even enjoy Templestay programs on weekends. In fall, visitors can admire red spider lilies and wildflowers, immersing themselves in the beauty of nature and finding inner peace.

Sooyeon Sanbang (수연산방)

3.4Km 2025-10-23

8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Sooyeon Sanbang is a traditional tea house located in Seongbuk-dong. It was originally built during the Japanese colonial period and was the hanok of the literary figure Lee Taejun. Today, it is operated as a tea house by the writer's granddaughter. The name Sooyeon Sanbang means "a house where literati gather in the mountains." Visitors can enjoy traditional teas such as daechucha (jujube tea) and ssanghwacha (medicinal herb tea), along with snacks like injeolmi (bean-powder-coated rice cake).

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