Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

8.5Km 2023-03-13

120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-3007

Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Queen Jinseong’s reign), Monk Doseon founded it at the ground of Yeonhui Palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, and later in 1748 (the 24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.

“Yeongsanjae,” one of the Buddhist rituals and also a National Intangible Cultural Property, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summertime, Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival takes place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism.

Hansarang Pharmacy - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한사랑약국 이대)

8.6Km 2024-04-23

183, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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LG Best Shop - Bulgwang Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 불광 본점)

8.6Km 2024-04-18

41, Bulgwang-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Chamsut Hwangto Hwaro Madang - Singil Branch(참숯황토화로마당 신길)

8.6Km 2021-04-19

8, Dosin-ro, 68-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-833-1388

It is a charcoal-grilled meat specialty store that has been around since 1995. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled boneless beef ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

E-Mart - Yeouido Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 여의도)

8.6Km 2024-04-22

10, Yeouidong-ro 3-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Syabue Wang (샤브왕)

8.6Km 2021-03-25

167, Singil-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-836-9042

A place selling maratang, popular among Koreans who like spicy food. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is mala soup.

Daewon (대원)

8.6Km 2021-03-27

34, Gukjegeumyung-ro 8-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-784-0879

It is a restaurant frequented by office workers. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled skewers. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Jin Chamchi (진참치)

8.6Km 2021-06-30

354, Gamasan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-832-0009

This is a place where you can enjoy delicious and nutritious tuna dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is sliced raw tuna.

Bucheon Bow Museum (부천활박물관)

8.6Km 2021-12-23

482, Sosa-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-32-614-2678

Reflected by the outstanding performance of Korean archers at recent Olympic games, Koreans have an esteemed reputation for their skills in archery and craftsmanship. But this undoubted skill has historical precedent, as bows were an important weapon of war throughout Korean history. The Bucheon Bow Museum was established to show visitors the spirit of Korean archery, and demonstrate its ancestral traditions of bowyer craftsmanship. The museum houses traditional bows (gukgung), which are considered prized cultural pieces, and have been made by a Bucheon family, which has fostered a lineage of bowyers across five generations. In addition, the museum exhibits various pieces and articles related to archery.

Mapo Art Center (마포아트센터)

8.6Km 2021-03-19

28, Daeheung-ro 20-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3274-8500

Mapo Art Center is an innovative cultural art space near college campuses including Hongik, Sinchon and Seogang area. Art Hall Mac, operated by Mapo Art Center is a fascinating performance hall used for a wide range of cultural events. The art hall boasts a stunning exterior as well as finely-appointed facilities that allow the audience to enjoy a diverse genre of performances. The art hall consists of two sections of Play Mac (for smaller performances like puppet shows, solo concerts and children’s performances) and Gallery Mac (where visitors engage in interactive programs). The center also has diverse leisure facilities such as a swimming pool, gym, fitness center, golf club as well as a training center.

Other amenities available include a powder room, multi-purpose hall, training room, playpen, and Sky Park.

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