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Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

11.7Km    2021-06-01

111, Baumoe-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3460-5300

Located at the foot of Umyeonsan Mountain in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Gwanmunsa Temple had its ground-breaking ceremony in 1993 and construction was completed in October 1998.

The temple site has a total area of 22,148.76 ㎡ with seven ground levels and four basement levels. The temple was constructed with a mixture of modern and traditional Buddhist architectural designs. Inside the temple, cutting-edge facilities are used for various cultural events, conferences, and sacred ceremonies.

Neighbored by Cheonggyesan Mountain, Umyeonsan Mountain, and Yangjaecheon Stream, the temple is located near many natural spots visitors can enjoy. In particular, Umyeonsan Mountain (alt. 293 m), where Gwanmunsa Temple is located, gets its name for its shape resembling a cow lying down. Designated as a city park and managed by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Umyeonsan Mountain has several valleys with clear spring waters and a dense forest inhabited by diverse animals and plants.

Black Yak - Yangjae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 양재)

11.7Km    2024-04-18

201, Baumoe-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Nowon Station Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 노원역사거리)

Olive Young - Nowon Station Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 노원역사거리)

11.8Km    2024-04-17

1F, 480, Nohae-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Hwarangdae Railroad Park (화랑대 철도공원)

11.8Km    2023-08-11

Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Hwarangdae Railroad Park is a 400-meter-long light park featuring 10 different themed courses with various lit sculptures. It was renovated from abandoned Hwarangdae Station. Visitors can see ann exhbition of real trains that operated in the past and enjoy a cup of coffee at the train cafe.

Burberry - Lotte Nowon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (버버리 롯데 노원점)

11.9Km    2024-04-19

1F, 1414, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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M.Ffin - Guro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠핀 구로)

M.Ffin - Guro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엠핀 구로)

11.9Km    2024-04-22

1F, 569, Siheung-daero, Guro-gu, Seoul

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Ginkgo Tree at the Fortress Well Site (성주우물터 은행나무)

Ginkgo Tree at the Fortress Well Site (성주우물터 은행나무)

11.9Km    2025-09-15

Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Ginkgo Tree at the Fortress Well Site refers to the old ginkgo tree, which have been designated as a protected tree in 1988, located in Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu in Seoul. Until the Gayang apartment complex was built, the area where the ginkgo tree is located was a historic place with a beautiful landscape and many anecdotes and legends. Before the Goryeo dynasty, its location served as an important strategic point along the lower part of the Hangang River, where it had a ferry dock with boats that bypassed Haengju and Paju as a shortcut for commuting between Kaeseong and Pyongyang, and is associated with many legends of historical figures who had used the dock. The ginkgo tree also appears in a painting drawn by Gyeomjae Jeongseon, a historic painter of the Joseon dynasty.

Namu Hotel (나무호텔)

Namu Hotel (나무호텔)

11.9Km    2024-06-04

9 Achasan-ro 76ga-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-456-3271

Namu Hotel, which received the Institute of Architects Award, is a hotel with a distictive design. Rather than having the main entrance on a main road, the hotel must be entered through the alley. Each room has its own unique style in terms of structure and furniture arrangement. Most rooms also feature a blacony that allows guests to be one with nature while also being protected from outside forces. Enjoy a soak in the outdoor bathtub to relax.

Aritaum - Guro Yeonjigonji Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 구로연지곤지)

Aritaum - Guro Yeonjigonji Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 구로연지곤지)

11.9Km    2024-04-18

127, Gurodong-ro 26-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul

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