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Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관)

Gwacheon National Science Museum (국립과천과학관)

5.5Km    2025-07-14

110, Sanghabeol-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

As a landmark facility representing Korea’s advanced science and technology capabilities, Gwacheon National Science Museum strives to encourage young visitors to become interested in science and shares with the public scientific principles that govern daily life. The museum has permanent exhibition halls, special exhibition halls, a planetarium, outdoor exhibitions, and more. Over 50% of the exhibition items on display are interactive, allowing visitors to jump in and experience science first-hand using their minds and their imagination.

Innisfree - Noryangjin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 노량진)

Innisfree - Noryangjin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 노량진)

5.5Km    2024-04-22

162, Noryangjin-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Rodeo Eyewear - Seorae Village Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로데오안경 서래마을)

Rodeo Eyewear - Seorae Village Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로데오안경 서래마을)

5.7Km    2024-04-18

1F, 44, Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당 한가람미술관)

5.7Km    2022-12-16

2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-1300

Hangaram Art Museum, located in the left wing of the Seoul Arts Center, displays a unique exhibition of formative arts. Established in 1990, the museum has a total area of 15,540 ㎡ and contains 6 exhibition halls (including one for oversized artwork), a storage area, and an art shop. The building features a lighting system that controls the humidity and temperature and is equipped with a luminous ceiling system that captures natural sunlight and feeds it into the museum, allowing visitors to enjoy a brightly lit viewing area.

The Art Square in front of the museum houses a wide range of exclusive artwork and serves as a venue for various events such as the Cloz Art Market. Visitors may also enjoy the open-air café right in front of the building or dine at “Yehyang,” a traditional Korean restaurant right down the stairs.

Anyang Art Park (안양예술공원)

5.8Km    2025-10-23

7 Yesulgongwon-ro 131beon-gil, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8045-7000

Anyang Art Park, formerly known as Anyang Recreational Park, is an easily accessible, well-maintained cultural space. It has been revitalized with updated features such as artificial waterfalls, an outdoor stage, a plaza, walking paths, and enhanced lighting facilities. The park promotes art projects by displaying 50 artworks from renowned Korean and international artists throughout various locations. Nearby, visitors can explore additional local attractions including hiking trails through dense forests, traditional temples such as Anyangsa Temple and Yeomburam Hermitage, the treasure-designated Flagpole Supports at Jungchosa Temple Site, and the Kimchungup Architecture Museum, all of which contribute to a rich area experience.

Montmartre Park (몽마르뜨공원)

5.8Km    2024-03-20

59 Banpo-daero 37-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2155-6860

Montmartre Park, situated above Seorae Village, earns its name due to the significant number of French residents in the vicinity. This small park exudes an atmosphere of art and romance, fitting its namesake. Adorned with poems and sculptures contributed by French poets and artists, the park also features busts depicting renowned figures like Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Pablo Picasso. Towards the park's conclusion, Nue Bridge connects it to the Seoripul Neighborhood Park.

Chuncheonok (춘천옥)

5.8Km    2024-10-15

19 Digital-ro 12-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

Chuncheonok is a Korean restaurant located near Gocheok Skydome. The signature menu is memil makguksu (buckwheat noodles). Served with a sweet sauce, the bibim makguksu (spicy buckwheat noodles) features a refreshing broth poured generously over the noodles, preventing them from becoming soggy. With a lower buckwheat content, the noodles have a smooth texture. It pairs well with tender and odorless bossam (napa wraps with pork). Nearby attractions include Gureumsan Forest Park, Boramae Park, and Anyangcheon Stream.

Bongsanok (봉산옥)

5.8Km    2024-03-25

5-6 Banpo-daero 8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-525-2282

Bongsanok, located near the Seoul Arts Center, specializes in manduguk (mandu soup), known for its signature spicy twist with a generous sprinkling of chili pepper powder. The restaurant’s celebrated manduguk features Hwanghae-do-style mandu, stuffed with a savory blend of minced meat, kimchi cabbage, bean sprouts, and chives, all served in a rich beef brisket broth that has been meticulously boiled for twelve hours.

HM International Korean Medicine Clinic (하늘마음한의원 서초강남점)

5.8Km    2025-10-23

2nd Floor, Seokjeong Building, 96 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul,

Hanulmaum Korean Medicine Clinic is an institution that has been specializing in the treatment of various skin diseases, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis, for 35 years. The clinic aims for personalized treatment that considers an individual's constitution and symptoms.
Treatment methods include herbal medicine to boost internal immunity, acupuncture to assist with blood and energy circulation, and topical agents to alleviate skin inflammation. Haneulmaeum Clinic emphasizes an integrated approach that simultaneously treats both the internal and external root causes of skin diseases. Furthermore, it provides education and counseling to help patients improve their lifestyle habits.

Olive Young - Seocho Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초역)

Olive Young - Seocho Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서초역)

5.8Km    2024-04-18

110, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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