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Yangcheonhyanggyo Local Confucian School (양천향교)

Yangcheonhyanggyo Local Confucian School (양천향교)

5.7Km    2021-01-06

53, Yangcheon-ro 47na-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2659-0076

Yangcheonhyanggyo Local Confucian School is the only educational institution of the Joseon dynasty remaining in Seoul, and as such was designated Seoul Monument No. 8. Built in the 12th year of Joseon King Taejong (1411), the old school was entirely restored in 1981. There are eight buildings in the premises, including Daeseongjeon Hall, Myeongnyundang Lecture Hall, and Jeonsacheong Hall to name a few. A national ritual service for Confucius is held here twice a year: once in spring and once in fall. Also, various programs are offered to teach Chinese characters, calligraphy, or Oriental painting to regular citizens, as well as elementary, junior, and high school students.

Hope See Channel Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (호프씨채널안경)

5.7Km    2024-06-27

Store #103, 383, Yeouidaebang-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu

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International Seon Center (국제선센터)

International Seon Center (국제선센터)

5.7Km    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.

Mensyu (멘슈)

Mensyu (멘슈)

5.7Km    2021-03-29

394, Yeouidaebang-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-761-5285

It is a ramen specialty store where you can enjoy Japanese ramen dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is instant noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

5.7Km    2024-03-26

52 Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A museum where one can look at Korea's meteorological observation history and technological development through exhibitions. The museum has the world's first rain gauge, invented in 1441, in the early Joseon dynasty. The museum operates approximately 350 meteorological observatories across Korea and focuses on promoting the uniqueness and excellence of Korea's meteorological science. There are permanent collections and special exhibitions. The permanent collections focus on the history of meteorological science in Korea. At the same time, the special exhibitions take a closer look at the history and information about meteorological science and natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes) that occurred in various regions of Korea. There are experience programs related to meteorological science, such as making a rain gauge or learning about rain gauges.

Seogeulleongtang (서글렁탕)

Seogeulleongtang (서글렁탕)

5.7Km    2021-04-20

394, Yeouidaebang-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-780-8858

This is a restaurant serving pork belly soaked in a special sauce. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled pork belly.

Suseongdonggyegok Valley (수성동계곡)

Suseongdonggyegok Valley (수성동계곡)

5.7Km    2023-08-17

185-3, Ogin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 종로구 옥인동

Suseong-dong Valley's stream runs down from Inwangsan Mountain and joins Cheonggyecheon Stream, and it is said that the name of the village was called Suseong-dong during the Joseon dynasty due to the loud and clear sound of the flowing water. It appears in the painting "Jangdong Palgyeongcheop," which is Jangdong Eight Scenic Views, that depicts the eight scenic views of Bugaksan Mountain and Inwangsan Mountain as well as in other historical books of the Joseon dynasty as a place of scenic beauty. The valley was so famous for its beauty, that Prince Anpyeong of the Joseon dynasty built his house "Bihaedang" to fully enjoy the view, and the valley and its stone bridge were designated as a cultural property of Seoul in 2010. 

Hongmu Yangkkochi (홍무양꼬치)

Hongmu Yangkkochi (홍무양꼬치)

5.7Km    2021-03-25

1, Singil-ro, 60ga-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6449-0326

As a place where you can eat at low prices, this restaurant is loved by local residents. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is lamb skewers.

Cheonghakdong Heukyeomso (청학동흑염소)

Cheonghakdong Heukyeomso (청학동흑염소)

5.7Km    2021-03-25

356, Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-833-3638

This is a place where you can enjoy various black goat dishes that are good for the health. This restaurant's signature menu is goat hot pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Juyeong Sikdang (주영식당)

Juyeong Sikdang (주영식당)

5.7Km    2021-03-25

7, Singil-ro, 60ma-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-833-7357

This is a place that sells spicy soup dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is kimchi stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.