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Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon (북촌 8경)

2.1Km    58525     2024-03-18

37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4161

The Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon can be found at the Bukchon Hanok Village between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. Bukchon was historically a district where the aristocracy of Joseon had resided in, so it is still home to a large number of traditional dwellings, called hanok in Korean. The eight views are as follows: No. 1, view of Chengdeokgung Palace; No. 2, view of Wonseo-dong Handicraft Road; No. 3, view of the Gahoe-dong area; No. 4, view from the hill at Gahoe-dong (Bukchon Observatory); No. 5, the view of the road uphill at Gahoe-dong; No. 6, the view of the road downhill at Gahoe-dong; No. 7, the view at house number (beonji) 31, Gahoe-dong; No. 8, the view of the stone stairway at Samcheong-dong.

Alive Museum (Insa-dong Branch) [박물관은 살아있다(인사동점)]

Alive Museum (Insa-dong Branch) [박물관은 살아있다(인사동점)]

2.1Km    54800     2024-03-15

(B1 and B2, Daeil Building), 12, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-1544-8506

The Alive Museum is a media theme park located in Insa-dong. The exhibition here is made up of optical illusion art, large objet, and digital media pieces, which allow you to delve into the land of mystery. It is made up of different sections like the Insadong Photo Studio, Game Village, and the Toy Village.

Dynamic Maze (Insa-dong) (다이나믹 메이즈 (서울 인사동점))

Dynamic Maze (Insa-dong) (다이나믹 메이즈 (서울 인사동점))

2.1Km    25221     2024-03-15

12, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1544-8506

Dynamic Maze is an indoor space in Insa-dong dedicated to an exciting adventure: A maze filled with obstacles, requiring participants to work together and overcome the barriers through quickness and focus. Go through the hall of mirrors, climb the wall, and cross the suspension bridge to finally escape from the maze.

Kolping - Namdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (콜핑남대문점)

2.1Km    0     2024-04-19

11F, 51, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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London Bagel Museum Anguk Main Store (런던베이글뮤지엄 안국점)

2.1Km    0     2024-02-20

20 Bukchon-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

London Bagel Museum is a bagel specialty shop adorned with a wooden-tone interior and a garland in the shape of the British flag. The bagels are made using the traditional British method of fermenting the dough, boiling it, and then baking it in the oven. Jambon butter sandwich bagel, made with sesame bagel filled with ham and butter, is a signature menu item.

Insa Chilgi - Insa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (인사칠기 인사)

Insa Chilgi - Insa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (인사칠기 인사)

2.1Km    0     2024-04-22

5, Seolleung-ro 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Hanaro Optics [Tax Refund Shop] (하나로안경원)

Hanaro Optics [Tax Refund Shop] (하나로안경원)

2.1Km    0     2024-04-19

48, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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L’Escape Hotel (레스케이프 호텔)

L’Escape Hotel (레스케이프 호텔)

2.1Km    68     2022-06-08

67 , Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-317-4000

L’Escape Hotel has multiple branches in Seoul and is a boutique hotel by Josun Hotel and Resort. It was listed on Forbes Travel Guide recommended hotels for three years in a row since 2020. The guest rooms were designed by world famous interior designer Jacques Garcia. Facilties include a fitness center, spa, and small banquet hall. The hotel is located a quick two minute walk from Shinsegae Mall.

Bukchon Museum (북촌생활사박물관)

Bukchon Museum (북촌생활사박물관)

2.1Km    16723     2022-08-30

90, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-3957

The Bukchon Museum displays items that have been collected from Bukchon, a historical village that was once home to the nation’s nobility. The museum was founded to observe urban development that took place in the recent decades through collected and preserved veryday household items that were used by Bukchon residents. Visitors are even allowed to touch items on display to better be able to imagine life in Korea before industrialization.

Gahoe Museum (가회민화박물관)

Gahoe Museum (가회민화박물관)

2.1Km    27464     2022-08-30

52, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-0466

Opened in 2002, Gahoe Museum exhibits folk paintings and amulets reflecting the lifestyle and wishes of the Korean people from ancient times. Inside the Hanok gallery, visitors can immerse themselves in the traditions of Korea, including old paintings depicting people's lifestyle in the past and religious beliefs, and roof tiles in the shape of humans or goblins. Visitors will also find folding screens and religious objects used in the past that show skills and knowledge of Korean ancestors.