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Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

19.6Km    973     2023-09-05

161 , Magokdong-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Botanical Garden was created in Magok, the last remaining development site in Seoul, to introduce native plants and horticulture of 12 different cities from around the world and raise ecological awareness in the city. Seoul Botanic Park integrates a botanical garden and a public park, and the area is the size of 70 soccer fields. It serves as a bridgehead and lifelong education institution with the aim of spreading urban garden culture while staying true to its original role as a plant research conservation institution through expanding endangered wild plant habitats, researching the proliferation of species, and developing varieties. The botanical garden is divided into four spaces: Open Forest, Themed Garden, Lake Garden, and Wetland Garden. The main highlight is the Themed Garden that comprises the Botanic Center, Mogok Cultural Hall, and an outdoor themed garden. 

Gangseo Marsh Ecological Park (강서습지생태공원)

Gangseo Marsh Ecological Park (강서습지생태공원)

19.6Km    11696     2021-06-22

279-23, Yangcheon-ro 27-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0621

The Gangseo Marsh Ecological Park is an eco-park located on the Hangang River between the southern side of Banghwadaegyo Bridge and southern side of Haengjudaegyo Bridge. Established in July 2007, the park is partly comprised of low wetlands, freshwater lakes, and various aquatic plants. Eco-trails wind around the park through reed areas, around willow trees, and past the migratory bird observation. At the park, visitors can watch and learn about a variety of migratory birds during summer and winter or join one of the park’s organized eco-education programs.

International Seon Center (국제선센터)

International Seon Center (국제선센터)

19.6Km    12597     2019-12-19


+82-2-2650-2200

The International Seon Center, operated by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, is a global templestay center where both local residents and foreign visitors alike can experience Korea’s Buddhist cultural practices. The temple offers opportunities to experience traditional Korean Buddhist culture through such programs as Ganwha Seon (meditation classes), Templestay, Seon Culture Class, and temple food lectures. The regular Sunday ceremony provides a dharma talk both in Korean and English.

Hongmi Dakbal - Hwagok-dong Branch (홍미닭발 화곡동)

Hongmi Dakbal - Hwagok-dong Branch (홍미닭발 화곡동)

19.6Km    62     2021-03-30

33, Hwagok-ro 56-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2697-4996

It is a place where you can enjoy the spicy taste that Koreans like. This restaurant's signature menu is chicken feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.

Himart - Hwagok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 화곡점)

Himart - Hwagok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 화곡점)

19.6Km    0     2024-04-18

99, Hwagok-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Gwangmyeong Soha Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광명소하점)

19.7Km    0     2024-06-27

#113~#115, 464, Geumha-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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E-Mart - Gwangmyeong Soha Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 광명소하)

E-Mart - Gwangmyeong Soha Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 광명소하)

19.7Km    0     2024-04-22

97, Soha-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Laveniche March Avenue (라베니체 마치에비뉴)

19.7Km    1     2023-08-08

Janggi-dong, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

Laveniche March Avenue is a shopping avenue established along the artifical Golden Waterway in Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do. The area became a popular attraction after appearing in the popular drama series "Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020)" and several other television shows. The waterway sparkles in the sunlight during the day and glistens with the city lights at night, offering a romantic scenery anytime of the day.

Olive Young - Gasan Digital Complex Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 가산디지털단지역)

Olive Young - Gasan Digital Complex Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 가산디지털단지역)

19.8Km    0     2024-04-18

286, Beotkkot-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

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Laveniche Plaza (라베니체광장)

19.8Km    0     2023-02-02

810, Taejang-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hangang Central Park, which was constructed as a result of the development of Gimpo Hangang New City, boasts a fabulous trail from the Golden Waterway by the waterside path all the way to Laveniche Shopping District. Golden Waterway Laveniche continues along a 2.68-kilometer-long trail and displays a variety of sceneries from the south to the north. Designed after Venice, the city of water, Laveniche features many different shops along the water that runs 1.7 kilometers for a round trip. Various living goods shops, restaurants, and pubs are set up on both sides of the water near the Central Plaza so it is a perfect place to spend time healing after a light stroll and shopping.