Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

1.8Km 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.

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1.8Km 2024-04-22

83, Dongmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Haha & Kim Jongkook's 401 Restaurant (하하&김종국의 401정육식당)

1.8Km 2025-10-30

23 Jandari-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'Running Man' members Haha & Kim Jongkook
It is a meat restaurant run by Haha and Kim Jongkook, members of the entertainment program 'Running Man'. With the concept of a Grilled Pork Belly restaurant, you can taste Grilled Pork Small Intestines, Grilled Pork Tripe, and Grilled Pork Rinds. It is characterized by the fact that the staff grills the meat for customers, and the combination of well-grilled Pork belly, Salted Anchovy Sauce, Green Onion Salad, and White radish cabbage is popular.

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1.8Km 2024-06-26

50, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Jinjungsung Optical - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경진정성홍대점)

1.8Km 2024-06-27

13-5, Dokmak-ro 15-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Tutorial (튜토리얼)

1.8Km 2025-10-30

39-15, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Singer Zion.T
The tutorial run by singer Zion.T and his father gives a comfortable first impression with white interior and spacious seats. The signature menu, 'Crumpled Paper Cake', is topped with non-smooth white icing and, as the name suggests, looks like crumpled paper. Chocolate sauce is provided here, so customers can write their own pictures or letters. Even if you're not good at it, you can make your own cake, so it's really fun. His dog ‘Haemeogi’ resting in the store as if indifferent is another specialty.

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1.8Km 2024-04-18

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

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Jinmi Sikdang (진미식당)

1.8Km 2024-02-27

186-6 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Jinmi Sikdang is a specialty restaurant known for its exclusive focus on gejang (marinated crab), using only the finest blue crabs from the Seohae Coast. The restaurant prides itself on preparing only the amount of crab needed for the day, ensuring freshness, so it's advisable to make reservations before visiting, especially during peak hours. Known for its consistent quality and unwavering taste, Jinmi Sikdang continues to receive steady love from its customers.

Gentle Monster - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (젠틀몬스터 홍대)

1.8Km 2024-04-19

54, Dongmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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1.8Km 2024-04-23

109, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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