Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원 오색별빛정원전)

17.6Km 2025-11-14

432 Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1544-6703

Held at the Garden of Morning Calm, the Lighting Festival was the first light festival in Korea to combine the natural surroundings with lights, covering 330 thousand square meters. Held from December to March, the environmental-friendly LED lights shine throughout the garden.

D MUSEUM Seongsu (디뮤지엄 성수)

17.7Km 2023-11-06

83-21, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6233-7200

D MUSEUM greets the general public with its catchphrase, “an art museum where daily life becomes art.” In 2021, the museum relocated to the area near Seoul Forest Park, so that it could accommodate more visitors in its space. The museum not only hosts exhibitions by prominent photographers like Nick Knight (NICK KNIGHT: IMAGE, 2016) and Linda McCartney (Linda McCartney Retrospective, 2014) but also leads the efforts to promote awareness among the general public through invitational exhibitions featuring up-and-coming artists. Its relocation to Seoul Forest Park was marked by the special exhibition “Romantic Days,” which garnered much interest among the visitors as a chance to meet the works of artists born in the ‘80s and the ‘90s.

Olive Young - Hwanghak Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 황학사거리)

17.7Km 2024-04-17

410, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Soseolwon Seoga (소설원 서가)

17.8Km 2024-02-15

37 Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Soseolwon Seoga is a café located near Daehangno. The name means a small garden with falling snow. The building, spanning five floors, offers different atmospheres on each level, making it enjoyable to explore. The signature menu is the sun uyu pudding (whole milk pudding), boasting a smooth texture that allows you to savor the rich flavor of pure milk. Also popular is the heukdang einspanner (black sugar einspanner), featuring cream and marshmallows without being overly rich. Nearby attractions include Marronnier Park and the Dream Art Center.

Olive Young - Seoul Forest Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서울숲역점)

17.8Km 2024-06-26

1F, 50, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Hansung Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 한성대)

17.8Km 2024-04-18

3, Dongsomun-ro 7-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Gungnara Naengmyeon Mukbap (궁나라냉면묵밥)

17.9Km 2025-08-01

6, Jibong-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-744-4701

Gungnara Naengmyeon Mukbap originally opened in Ansan, serving up delicious meals of naengmyeon and mukbap. The restaurant became popular, and eventually moved to its current location in Seoul. The jiggly acorn jelly goes well wit the sweet and sour broth in mukbap, a favorite summer-time dish. Visitors can also order the dish with a warm broth for a delicious and healthy dish year round.

Paldangho Lake (팔당호)

17.9Km 2021-05-25

Namjong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-760-2000

Paldangho, a man-made lake, lies beside the townships of Toechon-myeon and Namjong-myeon in Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do. Completed in 1973, this reservoir stores approximately 250 million tons of water, which is supplied to the Seoul and Gyeonggi regions. It is also one of Gwangju's tourist attractions, offering an inspiring view and a scenic lakeside drive. Don’t miss a stop at the Paldang Observatory for a breathtaking view of Paldangho Lake.

Mekong Café (메콩 카페)

17.9Km 2024-02-19

1983-2, Bukhangang-ro, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
031-584-0777

Located by the Bukhangang River, Mekong café offers a charming Southeast Asian-style ambiance, complemented by scenic river views. The establishment features a main building, a lounge-style annex with doctor fish experiences, and outdoor cabins. The individual cabins, offering a closer connection to the Bukhangang River, are particularly popular. The menu includes specialties such as Espresso vienna, Milk vienna, Salted bread, and the Mekong brunch set menu. Conveniently located, the café is just a 10-minute drive from Cheongpyeong Station.

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan (스테이 패스포트 신당 료칸)

17.9Km 2025-04-24

33 Nangye-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan offers a four major room types: "Goyo" and "Sohyang," designed for two who seek privacy and relaxation away from the busy city life; "Pungryu," accommodating up to four people, perfect for family guests or a group of friends; and "Pungyo," designed to offer utmost relaxation.

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