Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art (삼성미술관 리움)

7.0Km 2022-12-15

60-16, Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2014-6901

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, exhibits traditional and modern art works by Korean and international artists. The museum itself is just as fascinating as the art works on display, since the museum's three buildings were designed by internationally renowned architects Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas.

MUSEUM 1 houses traditional Korean art, such as calligraphy, paintings, ceramic arts, and metal craftwork, while MUSEUM 2 displays modern and contemporary art by both Korean and international artists.

Jinmi Yangkkochi (진미양꼬치)

7.0Km 2021-03-25

1, Dorimcheon-ro, 11-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-842-7758

You can enjoy lamb skewers and premium lamb ribs. This restaurant's signature menu is lamb skewers. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Hotel De Urban (드어반관광호텔)

7.0Km 2021-01-12

35, Gomdallae-ro 24-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2602-6393

Hotel De Urban is a tourist hotel in Kkachisan, Gangseo-gu in Seoul. It is located near Gimpo International Airport, making it convenient for tourists arriving at Gimpo by plane. The hotel is designed to offer a relaxing atmosphere with a modern touch, and provides a friendly service.

Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul (반얀트리 클럽 앤 스파 서울)

7.0Km 2021-06-22

60, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2250-8000

Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul is a membership club & hotel operated by Banyan Tree Hotel & Resort, Singapore’s top resort brand. The new urban resort is a place where visitors can enjoy quality spa services while taking in a panoramic view.

Located on Namsan Mountain in the center of Seoul, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul consists of three buildings: the Club, the Hotel and the Festa. Facilities include an outdoor sports center and other luxurious amenities like an outdoor pool, 23 cabanas, a sauna, fitness center, driving range, tennis court, outdoor playing field, spa, and kids’ club. The hotel houses 34 suites with private relaxation pools, and 16 members-only club rooms. The two Presidential Suites located on the top floor offer a fantastic night view of Seoul and Namsan Mountain.

Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel (임피리얼 팰리스 부티크 호텔)

7.0Km 2021-03-09

221, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Situated in the heart of Itaewon, an international shopping district in Seoul, Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel has the perfect location for business and leisure travelers. The guestrooms are decorated with pop-art paintings to give a more comfortable and trendy ambience. The hotel also provides a conference room, gym, dining options, and more.

Miga Halmae (미가할매)

7.1Km 2021-03-29

374, Sillim-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-888-6940

It is one of the 27 traditional restaurants featured in Korean gourmet programs. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled Korean beef sirloin. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul.

Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁)

7.1Km 2024-10-31

185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-4868

Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was originally built as Suganggung Palace by the 4th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450), for his retiring father, King Taejong. It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines. During the reign of King Seongjong (r.1469-1494), the palace was renovated and renamed to Changgyeonggung Palace. It later became a park with a zoo and a botanical garden during Japanese colonial rule. The palace grounds remained this way until 1983 when restoration of its old grace was completed.

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate (창경궁 홍화문)

7.1Km 2021-05-27

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-4868

Honghwamun Gate is the main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace. It has three opening gates in the front and two to the side with a sophisticated locking mechanism.

Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] (창덕궁과 후원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

7.1Km 2024-10-28

99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion.

The palace gained importance starting from the time of Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residence. Unfortunately, the palace was burned down by angry citizens in 1592 when the royal family fled their abode during the Imjin War. Thanks to Gwanghaegun, the palace was restored in 1611. Even today, it houses a number of cultural treasures, such as Injeongjeon Hall, Daejojeon Hall, Seonjeongjeon Hall, and Nakseonjae Hall.

Changdeokgung Palace’s garden behind the inner hall, called the "Secret Garden," was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a rest area for the royal family members. The garden had formerly been called Bugwon and Geumwon, but was renamed Biwon Garden, or Secret Garden, after King Gojong came into power. The garden was kept as natural as possible and was touched by human hands only when absolutely necessary. Buyongjeong Pavilion, Buyongji Pond, Juhamnu Pavilion, Eosumun Gate, Yeonghwadang Hall, Bullomun Gate, Aeryeonjeong Pavilion, and Yeongyeongdang Hall are some of the many attractions that occupy the garden. The most beautiful time to see the garden is during the fall when the autumn foliage is at its peak and the leaves have just started to fall.

Though it has been treasured by Koreans for centuries, Changdeokgung Palace and its complex was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Committee in December of 1997 during the committee meeting in Naples, Italy.

Nakseonjae Hall (낙선재)

7.1Km 2021-09-30

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1822

Located inside Changdeokgung Palace, Nakseonjae Hall is a one-story structure built in ikgong style (bird wing-shaped eaves placed on top of the pillars) with a hip tiled and gable roof. It has 6 kan in the front and 2 kan (traditional unit of measurement of the space between pillars) to the sides. It originally belonged to the nearby Changgyeonggung Palace, but came to be considered a part of Changdeokgung Palace in more recent years.

The hall was constructed in 1846 (12th year of King Heonjong’s reign) and it is collectively called Nakseonjae together with the adjacent Seokbokheon Hall and Sugangjae Hall.

Behind the building is a flower garden made of stacked large stones. The chimney, the flowers, and the oddly shaped stones harmoniously blend into one another to create an outstanding landscape gardening.

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