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Olive Young - Gimpo Int’l Airport Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 김포공항)

Olive Young - Gimpo Int’l Airport Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 김포공항)

9.4Km    2024-04-23

5, Seolleung-ro 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Ej Ost - Lotte Mall Gimpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EJ OST 롯데몰김포)

Ej Ost - Lotte Mall Gimpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EJ OST 롯데몰김포)

9.4Km    2024-04-23

124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Songhyeon Green Plaza (열린송현 녹지광장)

Songhyeon Green Plaza (열린송현 녹지광장)

9.4Km    2025-11-11

Songhyeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Songhyeon Green Plaza, located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jongno, is a space for culture and rest. The site was formerly used as housing for Shiksan Bank during Japanese rule. After Korea’s liberation, it served as a residence for the US Embassy and military personnel. Later in 1997, it was returned to the Korean government but remained unused for years. In 2022, the ownership was transferred to the Korean House and Land Corporation and then to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, which redeveloped it into a green plaza and opened it to the public. Upon entering the plaza, visitors are greeted by a spacious lawn adorned with flowers during the blooming season. The plaza is connected to the nearby tourist attractions through shortcuts cutting through it, including Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House), Gwanghwamun Plaza, Insa-dong, and Bukchon Hanok Village.  

Cheongun Literature Library (청운문학도서관)

9.4Km    2023-08-16

40 , Jahamun-ro 36-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Cheongun Literature Library is located at the foot of Inwangsan Mountain and can be reached by following the mountain's walking trail starting from Changuimun Gate along the fortress wall. This public hanok library is designed in consideration of the sloped topography and the natural scenery of Inwangsan Mountain. The library consists of two floors: an underground floor and a ground floor. While the ground floor is designed as a traditional hanok, the underground floor is made of concrete to support the hanok building and the spacious outdoor yard. By implementing the natural slope in the library's design, the underground southern entrance is exposed, allowing sunlight to enter. The underground floor features a wide collection of books while the ground floor serves as a place for reading. The natural environment surrounding the library adds to the hanok building's traditional and peaceful charms.

PLATFORM PLACE HANNAM[Korea Quality]/플랫폼 플레이스(한남점)[한국관광 품질인증]

PLATFORM PLACE HANNAM[Korea Quality]/플랫폼 플레이스(한남점)[한국관광 품질인증]

9.4Km    2024-06-25

268 , Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-4628

Platform Place Hannam store, located near Itaewon Street in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, sells a selection of overseas brand products, including clothing, household items and kitchenware, stationery, and other designer items. Over 50 brands are featured, including Saint James, Neul, Norse Projects, Blue de Paname, Homecore, and Rocky Mountain Featherbed.The shop is right next to Hangangjin station on subway Line 6, and customers can also use a pay-for public parking lot.

Museum Kimchikan (뮤지엄 김치간)

Museum Kimchikan (뮤지엄 김치간)

9.4Km    2025-06-19

(4-6th floor, Maru Art Center), 35-4 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Museum Kimchikan is a museum dedicated to kimchi in Insa-dong’s Maru Art Center. The exhibition details the culture, history, trajectory, and efficacy of kimchi and teaches the visitors how to make kimchi through videos. Visitors can also sample different types of kimchi. The museum offers both individual and group experience programs.

Insa-dong (인사동)

Insa-dong (인사동)

9.5Km    2024-05-17

62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-0222

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area offering every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center.

The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. They are hidden deep within the twisting alleyways, making it feel like a treasure hunt. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique.

Every Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, the main street is blocked to vehicular traffic and it becomes a cultural space. Stores set up booths outside and Korean candy merchants and fortune teller stalls can easily be found; there are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art.

Beautiful Tea Museum (아름다운 차박물관)

Beautiful Tea Museum (아름다운 차박물관)

9.5Km    2022-07-26

19-11, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-6678

Located in Insa-dong, The Beautiful Tea Museum aims to promote Korean tea culture. It preserves and exhibits tea related utensils and items, featuring those from the ancient Gaya and Joseon period as well as items from abroad such as China and Tibet. The museum also displays original tea pots and other ceramics made by young artists and ceramists. Inside the museum is a tea house named "Tea Story," serving a wide variety of teas. Visitors can also purchase tea leaves from all over the world at the Tea Shop.

Cheong Wa Dae Media Display (청와대 국민과 함께 영상전시)

Cheong Wa Dae Media Display (청와대 국민과 함께 영상전시)

9.5Km    2025-08-20

1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
박주원 학예연구사 02-3771-8636

Cheong Wa Dae Media Display brightens the night through a media facade display on Yeongbingwan Hall. The display shows the history of Cheong Wa Dae through the theme "Twelve Lights".

Sigol Bossam (시골보쌈)

Sigol Bossam (시골보쌈)

9.5Km    2024-10-14

25 Bangbaecheon-ro 2-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3473-7358

Potato Ongsim is also a popular dish. The best menu at this restaurant is kimchi cabbage wraps with pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.