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Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) (경의선숲길(연트럴파크))

12.2Km    2023-08-11

133, Donggyo-ro 51-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Gyeongui Line Forest Park is a linear city park located in Mapo-gu and is also called Yeontral Park. It includes Daeheung-dong, Yeonnam-dong, Saechanggogae Pass, Changjeon-dong, Sinsu-dong, and Wonhyo-ro, which were opened in this order. Gyeongui Line Forest Park is established atop the Gyeongui railroad line and the Gyeongui Line and Airport Railroad Express are constructed as a double track underground. Gyeongui Line Forest Park was designed to be incomplete on purpose to invite the citizens in completing the park. The area which could have been left empty and neglected has turned into a meaningful green park for the citizens by the citizens.

Korea Etiquette Institute (한국예절문화원)

Korea Etiquette Institute (한국예절문화원)

12.3Km    2022-07-08

43 , Gajaeul-ro 4-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-391-1988

Korea Etiquette Institue is dedicated to observing, researching, developing and passing down Korea's etiquette. Education programs are also available.

DOWON TOUR (도원국제여행사)

12.3Km    2025-10-23

(#323), 9 Gongneung-ro 59ga-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Based on my previous experience as a Korean and Japanese language guide in China, I established Dowon International Travel Agency in 2023. 

Our main focus is on medical tourism for Chinese clients, offering not only tours of popular destinations and shopping in Korea, but also services for VIP guests such as plastic surgery and health checkups.

Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

12.4Km    2025-07-24

84-3 Seongmisan-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-8150

Seoul Fringe Festival has been held every summer annually since 1998. The festival is open to artists of all genres, from dance to music and media art. Due to the open style and non-competitive element of the festival, artists and festival-goers alike are free to express themselves however they choose.

Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo (아늑호텔 영등포점)

Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo (아늑호텔 영등포점)

12.5Km    2025-04-24

10 Yeongjung-ro 10-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Located within 5 minute's walking distance from Yeongdeungpo Station, Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo has major attractions like Times Square and Yeongdeungpo Market in the vicnity. The hotel lobby has a coffee machine, ice dispenser, and water dispenser for guests' convenience. Equipped with a variety of room types, guests can enjoy both comfort and entertainment at Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo.

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울))

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울))

12.5Km    2021-11-02

117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-902-2663

Hwagyesa Temple was built in 1522 (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in a fire in 1618. It was rebuilt the following year, and expanded In 1866 through the efforts of Monks Yongseon and Beomun.
The temple also has various templestay programs for visitors. Hwagyesa Temple is located not too far from the city but also provides a natural environment.

Gyeonggi Cheonggyesa Temple (청계사(경기))

Gyeonggi Cheonggyesa Temple (청계사(경기))

12.5Km    2021-11-23

475, Cheonggye-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-345-2533

Cheonggyesa Temple is a Buddhist temple near Baegunhosu Lake that became well-known as the site of udumbara flower, a rarity that blooms on Buddhist statues. Built during the Silla Kingdom, the temple offers many sights, including the Cheonggyesa Temple Monument, Geungnakjeon Hall, the bell tower, Samseonggak Shrine, Ksitigarbha Hall, and Gamnoji Pond. Among the many things to see, visitors should not miss a glimpse of the Bronze Bell of Cheonggyesa Temple and the Wood Printing Block in Cheonggyesa Temple. Created in the 27th year of the reign of King Sukjong (1701) of the Joseon dynasty, the Bronze Bell has been designated as a national treasure, and is adorned with elaborate patterns.

CM Hospital (CM병원)

12.7Km    2026-01-02

CM Chungmu Hospital, 13 Yeongdeungpo-ro 36-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Founded in 1949, this general hospital specializes in orthopedics and joint care. It is a nationally certified general hospital and a government-designated joint specialty hospital. As a third-generation institution, it is now led by Director Lee Sang-hoon, who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Medical Committee of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) and is recognized as a pioneer in sports medicine in Korea. He is also the first IOC-certified specialist in Korea and serves as a Vice Chairman of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

Times Square (타임스퀘어)

Times Square (타임스퀘어)

12.7Km    2025-10-23

15 Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2638-2000

Times Square is a large, comprehensive lifestyle complex equipped with various leisure, entertainment, accommodation, and dining establishments. The complex houses Shinsegae Department Store, which features a number of luxury brands and high-end local products, CGV Starium, which houses 12 movie theaters, including the world's largest screen, a multi-purpose performance center, Kyobo Book Center, E-Mart Discount Supermarket, Courtyard by Marriott, which features 273 rooms, Kolon Sporex Luxury Fitness Center, Amoris Banquet and Convention Center, I Like Dalgi Children's Theme Park, various dining establishments, and many more. In addition, several large outdoor spaces, which collectively span over near 14,850 ㎡, provide perfect spots for relaxation and enjoying the nature inside the metropolitan complex.

Samseongsan Holy Ground (삼성산성지)

Samseongsan Holy Ground (삼성산성지)

12.9Km    2021-08-17

454-16, Hoam-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-875-2271

During the Gihae Persecution of 1839, three French Catholic priests were sentenced to death for spreading Catholicism in Korea. Saint Laurent Joseph Marius Imbert (Bishop), Saint Pierre Philibert Maubant (Priest), and Saint Jacques Honore Chastan (Priest) were beheaded on September 21, 1839 at Saenamteo, currently known as the Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, and their bodies were buried at Samseongsan Mountain and later transferred to the grotto of Myeondong Cathedral.