Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)

2.6Km 34268 2021-07-02

51, Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-330-8899

Nestled at the foothills of Ansan Mountain, a natural resting area in the city, Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is the first natural history museum in the nation to be established by a government agency. Opened on July 10, 2003, the museum offers various opportunities to experience and learn about the environment. It also provides the chance to interact with animals and plants, teaching the value of life.

Seoul Garden Hotel (베스트웨스턴 프리미어 서울가든호텔)

2.6Km 15380 2021-05-07

58, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Seoul Garden Hotel is the only 4-star hotel in the Mapo area. Conveniently located near Yeouido’s business center and the shopping area of Itaewon, the hotel is a prime accommodation for business travelers as well as leisure guests. The hotel is between two subway stations on four different lines, including the Airport Railroad, making it easy to get to the hotel. Guests can be assured of quality of accommodations at reasonable rates. The hotel includes restaurants, banquet halls, a business center, a fitness center, and more.

Olive Young - Gongdeok Park Palace Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 공덕파크팰리스)

2.7Km 0 2024-04-18

1F, 143, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Mapo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 마포)

2.7Km 0 2024-04-22

20-1, Dohwa-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Lunette Eyewear - Mapo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루네뜨안경 마포)

2.7Km 0 2024-04-17

1F, 24, Dohwa-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

2.7Km 26247 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.

Mapo Yangji Seolleongtang (마포양지설렁탕)

2.7Km 0 2024-02-22

6 Saechang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mapo Yangji Seolleongtang, opened its doors in 1977. The distinctive feature of this seolleongtang (ox bone soup) establishment is its clear broth with minimal meat odor, showcasing the rich flavor of deeply boiled beef bones and the sweetness of beef brisket. Served in a hot pot, it is accompanied by freshly cooked rice and hot soup. In addition to the signature dish, they also offer variations like naejangtang (offal soup), kkoritang (oxtail soup), joktang (ox feet soup) and doganitang (ox knee soup).

Olive Young - Ahyeon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 아현역)

2.7Km 0 2024-04-18

10, Sinchon-ro 35-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Dohajeong (도하정)

2.7Km 58 2021-04-01

38, Mapo-daero, 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-9440-6639

A restaurant frequently introduced in Korean gourmet programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is beef bone soup.

Olive Young - Dohwa-dong Mapo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마포도화)

2.7Km 0 2024-04-18

20, Samgae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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