Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

8.4Km 2020-03-18

139-26, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-711-0933

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine is located on the small hill just five minutes away from Yongsan Eletronics Market. 10 Catholics were martyred on this hill during the Gihae Persecution in 1839 including Choi Gyeong-hwan (Francis)'s wife Lee Seong-rye (Maria).

Nine of the 10 martyrs are now recognized as saints. Lee Seong-rye, the mother of Father Thomas Choi Yang-eop (Korea's second ordained priest), has not yet been canonized although she did suffer martyrdom. The reason was that the mother briefly put aside her faith because of the pressures of raising five children after she had her oldest son, Thomas. However, the difficulty of combining these two interests was eventually overcome and she died a martyr.

Aside from serving as a memorial site, Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine also offers a commanding view of Seoul. Nearby tourist attractions include Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, which is a Catholic church with Korean architecture, and Yongsan Family Park.

THE SHRIMP (새우숲)

8.4Km 2021-03-25

5-1, Dangsan-ro, 35-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2679-3535

It is a place where you can enjoy a variety of dishes made with shrimp. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is deep-fried shrimp.

Samjeongjip (삼정집)

8.4Km 2021-03-18

92, Gangseo-ro 56-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3662-8040

A barbecue specialty restaurant located near Balsan Station in Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef. A restaurant often featured on TV shows.

Haesim (해심)

8.4Km 2021-03-25

1-2, Dangsan-ro, 36-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2631-7890

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of fresh sashimi. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pollack soup.

Pho Bay Dangsan(포베이 당산)

8.4Km 2020-12-08

1 Dangsan-ro 35-gil Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
+82-2-2677-0017

You can enjoy Thai food as well as Vietnamese rice noodles. This Rice noodles restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is rice noodles.

2CAFE (2카페)

8.4Km 2021-03-25

5, Dangsan-ro, 36-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2671-2044

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of coffee. The best menu at this restaurant is americano. This cafe is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Myeongseong (명성)

8.4Km 2021-03-25

7-2, Dangsan-ro, 36-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2634-6162

A place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy seafood noodle soup. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Sungshin Women's University Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 성신여대입구역점)

8.4Km 2024-06-27

9, Arirang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

8.4Km 2025-06-18

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.

Spring Walk Seoul (스프링워크서울)

8.4Km 2025-03-18

330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4705-2008

Spring Week Seoul is a simple and easy walking event open to anyone. Taking place at Yeouido Hangang Park, walkers can enjoy the spring flowers and breeze along the course.

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