Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

12.9Km 2022-12-21

99, Maeheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-575-3895

Maeheon Citizen's Forest, located near Yangjae Tollgate, was created in anticipation of the Seoul Asian Games in 1986 and the 24th Olympic Games in 1988. The forest provides a scenic habitat for 94,800 trees of 43 different species including pine, zelkova, purple bloom maple, horse chestnut, and nut pine. These trees are rarely seen in cities and the park is a popular date spot for couples. In the fall, the trees in the park bear an abundance of persimmons and quinces.

Amenities and facilities include an outdoor wedding hall, walking course, basketball court, volleyball court (also used for foot volleyball), tennis court, barefoot walking path, and outdoor workout equipment. Memorial sites and monuments like the memorial of Patriot Yun Bong-Gil can also be found scattered throughout the park grounds.

Seoul Sports Complex (Jamsil Sports Complex) (서울종합운동장(잠실종합운동장))

13.0Km 2024-12-02

25 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Seoul Sports Complex, located in Songpa, Seoul, hosted the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Summer Olympics. It consists of a main stadium, a baseball stadium, an indoor stadium, a students' gymnasium, an indoor swimming pool, and auxiliary stadiums. It serves as the venue for professional baseball and basketball games in Korea, as well as frequent K-pop concerts. Conveniently linked to subway lines 2 and 9, it offers easy access for visitors.

Pureun Arboretum & Hang-dong Railroad (푸른수목원&항동철길)

13.1Km 2025-01-17

240 Yeondong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

Pureun Arboretum is a botanical garden boasting well-established ecological parks and scenic walking trails. It encompasses diverse themed gardens, including the Wildflower Garden, Hydrangea Garden, Conifer Garden, Broadleaf Tree Garden, Bulbous Plant Garden, Wetland Garden, and Rose Garden, complemented by an Visitor Center. The Forest Learning School, functioning as a greenhouse, showcases plants from various corners of the globe and hosts educational programs. Visitors can avail themselves of facilities like the book café, a café, and a library. Additionally, the arboretum is intersected by the abandoned railroad tracks of Hang-dong.

Dooly Museum (둘리뮤지엄)

13.1Km 2025-03-31

6 Sirubong-ro 1-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Dooly Museum is Korea's first museum to be dedicated to a single character. The museum is dedicated to Dooly, the main character from the Korean cartoon series "Dooly the Little Dinosaur." The cartoon was published as a series on a comic magazine called "Bomulseom" from 1983 to 1993, following Dooly's adventure that begins from his arrival to Ssangmun-dong inside a glacier from the Ice Age. Inspired by the series, this interactive museum was founded in Ssangmun-dong and explores the value and meaning of the hit series through the expansion of its works such as the animation series, character merch, and other media sources.

Seoul Hiking Tourism Center - Bukhansan Branch (서울도심등산관광센터(북한산))

13.2Km 2024-03-05

5F, 181-7 Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-1533-2608

The Seoul Hiking Tourism Center is located 5 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Bukhansan Ui Station and provides various services to hikers. It provides hiking course guidance and information (available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese) about the mountains of Seoul, including Bukhansan, Bugaksan, and Inwangsan Mountains, as well as promotional materials such as Seoul hiking tourism guidebooks and maps. Also, it operates hiking tour programs with various themes every week for foreigners and offers hiking gear rental services such as hiking boots, hiking attire, trekking poles, gloves, and crampons for foreigners. (Koreans accompanied by foreigners can also rent the gear.) In addition, there is a storage locker and lounge for visitors, so they can pack up and rest before hiking.

Korea Medical Association Co,ltd. (주식회사 한국의료협회)

13.2Km 2025-12-17

(B1-415), 375 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

The Korea Medical Association (KMA) continuously receives patients through a global network of Korean expatriates, numerous contracted agencies in various countries, and partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and healthcare platforms.

Following the footsteps of well-established countries in attracting international patients, such as Thailand and Singapore, other regions like Malaysia, Costa Rica, and Taiwan, known for providing high-quality domestic medical services, are now focusing on attracting international patients through major hospitals.

In this competitive international landscape, KMA is introducing patient-centered services like optimal matching, telehealth care service, My Health Data service, and medical dispute legal systems, to highlight the advantages of Korean healthcare and maintain high service quality.

KMA has contracts with all types of medical institutions in Korea, including general hospitals, specialized hospitals, and clinics. The association aims to provide the best hospital selection and healthcare services tailored to each patient's condition and budget.

Goyang West Three Royal Tombs (The tomb of Queen Janggyeong) [UNESCO World Heritage] (고양 서삼릉(장경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

13.3Km 2024-02-07

233-126 Seosamneung-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-962-6009

Goyang West Three Royal Tombs is a significant historical site comprising three major royal burial grounds in the western area. Huireung Royal Tomb is dedicated to Queen Janggyeong (1491-1515), the consort of King Jungjong during the Joseon dynasty. Hyoreung Royal Tomb is the resting place of King Injong (1515-1545) and his queen, Inseong. Yereung Royal Tomb holds the remains of King Cheoljong (1831-1864) and his queen, Cheorin. This area is home to numerous tombs and relics belonging to various members of the Joseon royal family.

Seoul Doseonsa Temple (도선사(서울))

13.3Km 2025-06-25

504 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Doseonsa Temple was established 1,100 years ago during the latter part of the Silla Kingdom when the renowned Buddhist priest Doseonguksa was traveling through the mountains. After visiting the site, Doseonguksa made a prophecy that led to the construction of the temple. According to legend, he used only his walking stick to carve the large Bodhisattva that sits at the temple. Interestingly enough, the statue does not show any evidence of chisel marks, further adding to the mystery of how the statue was made.

During the 7th year of King Gwangmu of the Joseon dynasty, Doseonsa Temple was officially named the representative temple of Korea with the purpose of promoting Cheongdamdaejongsa's Korean Buddhism movement, aiming at a religious revival. Due to these special circumstances Deseonsa Temple gained a high reputation and much recognition, which have held strong to this day.

Inside the temple, visitors can view the remains and written works of Cheongdamdaejongsa in the Cheongdamdaejongsa Memorial Hall. Next to the road leading to Cheonbuljeon Hall is a pond where you can toss a coin and make a wish and just past Yongammun Gate is a hiking path connecting Baegundae Cliff and Insubong Peak. Inside the Ksitigarbha Hall are portraits of President Park Chung-hee, Yuk Yeong-su, and Hyundai Chairman Chung Ju-yung. In front of the hall is a tree that is said to have been planted by a Buddhist priest who brought it from India 200 years ago. Historical artifacts can be found throughout the temple.

Universal Arts Center (유니버설아트센터)

13.3Km 2024-03-19

664 Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Universal Arts Center, inaugurated in 1981, stands as a prominent venue for performances. Renowned for its splendid and classic architectural interior, it is celebrated for its distinctiveness. Its main facilities include the Grand Theater, the Luna Hall capable of accommodating up to 300 guests for banquets, and an audience lounge. It serves as a harmonious space where performance venues, artistic community, and art educational institutions converge. Here, visitors can enjoy a diverse array of performances ranging from ballet and musicals to concerts.

Myongji Hospital (명지병원)

13.4Km 2025-10-23

55 Hwasu-ro 14beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Myongji Hospital is a general hospital located in Goyang-si with various departments and specialized treatment centers.
We operate Breast Thyroid Center, Prostate Cancer and Kidney Cancer Center, Ovarian Cancer and Gynecological Cancer Center, and Robotic Surgery Center for specialized treatment, and have introduced the latest medical device, da Vinci Xi to conduct surgeries for various types of cancer as well as robotic surgeries for a wide range of benign diseases. In addition, we provide more specialized and prompt medical services to patients through advanced facilities such as the Radiology Center, Rehabilitation Center, Intervention Center, and Comprehensive Health Checkup Center. Specifically, we are prominent in the field of organ transplantation and operate the Organ Transplant Center performing liver, kidney, lung, and heart transplants. We offer interpretation services for foreign patients by professional coordinators who speak English, Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese to eliminate language barriers by opening the International Medical Center in 2009 and provide guesthouses, airport pick-up and send-off services for foreign patients as well to maximize their convenience.

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