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Inwangsa Temple (인왕사 (서울))

Inwangsa Temple (인왕사 (서울))

3.8Km    14328     2020-04-02

16-1, Tongil-ro 18ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-4434

Inwangsa Temple refers to the entire cluster of small Buddhist temples located on Inwangsan Mountain (alt. 338m) in the heart of Seoul. The eastern foot of the mountain has many scenic spots with its distinctively cozy and tasteful atmosphere, and the northern area called Mugye-dong also offers beautiful scenery. Inwangsa Temple was established in the early Joseon period (1392-1910) to guard the national palace Gyeongbokbung. The temple is comprised of 11 shrines from five different Buddhist orders. The unique design of each shrine adds pleasure to hikers on their way up to Seonbawi, an unusual rock formation that is a site of many folk beliefs and shamanist rites.

Hosujip (호수집)

Hosujip (호수집)

3.8Km    80     2021-03-30

443, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-0695

It is a restaurant where people wait in line as a hidden restaurant for locals in Chungjeong-ro. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy braised chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Hongje Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍제역점)

Olive Young - Hongje Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍제역점)

3.8Km    0     2024-04-17

1F, and 2F, 446, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Yeouido Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 여의도역)

3.8Km    0     2024-04-16

61, Yeouinaru-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Inwangsan Mountain (인왕산)

Inwangsan Mountain (인왕산)

3.8Km    82971     2024-03-04

San 2-1, Muak-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-2834

Inwangsan Mountain is a rocky mountain located to the northwestern side of Seoul. It stands 338m tall.  The Seoul City Wall is built along its ridge, connecting to the Baegak Mountain Trail. From the summit, one can see the three mountains of Naksan Mountain, Namsan Mountain, and the Bugaksan Mountain surrounding the historical center of Hanyang, the historical name for Seoul in Joseon period, with the Gyeongbokgung Palace at the center. There are five hiking trails, all taking about two hours to complete. It takes about three hours if you want to visit all the peaks of the mountain.

Yeou Gamjatang(여우감자탕)

Yeou Gamjatang(여우감자탕)

3.8Km    54     2020-12-07

180 Dangsan-ro Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
+82-2-2672-2128

It is a soup made by boiling various vegetables and pork backbone. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is pork back-bone stew.

Didim Saenggogichon Gamjatang(디딤생고기촌감자탕)

Didim Saenggogichon Gamjatang(디딤생고기촌감자탕)

3.9Km    111     2021-04-19

11, Dangsan-ro, 41-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6268-9000

It is a soup made by boiling various vegetables and pork backbone. This restaurant's signature menu is pork back-bone stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Durga - Yeoido Branch (두르가 여의도)

Durga - Yeoido Branch (두르가 여의도)

3.9Km    57     2021-03-27

37, Gukjegeumyung-ro 2-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-785-4786

It is a restaurant specializing in Indian and Nepalese dishes, serving more than 13 curries and various Indian dishes. This Indian (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is curry.

National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

3.9Km    0     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.

Sojeongdam (소정담)

Sojeongdam (소정담)

3.9Km    54     2021-03-25

16, Dangsan-ro, 40-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2675-0305

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