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King Sejong The Great Museum (세종대왕박물관)

King Sejong The Great Museum (세종대왕박물관)

6.1Km    2024-03-08

56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-969-8851

King Sejong The Great Museum is a cultural complex located in the heart of Seoul, near Gwanghwamun Plaza.The Hangeul Room exhibits documents published during the reign of King Sejong, the Science Room displays Cheugugi and celestial planisphere, and the Korean Traditional Music Room showcases various traditional Korean musical instruments. The Biography Room features Portrait of King Sejong and paintings depicting scenes from his life. Outdoors, there are statues of King Sejong, the  scahe sundial, the clepsydra, and Cheugugi.

Olive Young - Bukgajwa-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 북가좌동)

Olive Young - Bukgajwa-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 북가좌동)

6.1Km    2024-04-22

191, Geobukgol-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Okdongsik (옥동식)

Okdongsik (옥동식)

6.1Km    2024-02-22

44-10 Yanghwa-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Okdongsik specializes in clear pork bone soup, known as dwaeji gomtang. Its distinctive feature lies in the exceptionally clear broth made from only the meat of pig forelegs and hind legs. The signature dish is dwaeji gomtang, and alongside it, they also offer kimchi mandu, perfect for enjoying with the soup. With thinly sliced meat and a savory yet light broth, it has garnered much love and appreciation.

Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon Royal Tombs (서울 영휘원(순헌황귀비)과 숭인원(이진))

Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon Royal Tombs (서울 영휘원(순헌황귀비)과 숭인원(이진))

6.1Km    2021-03-12

90, Hongneung-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-962-0556

Yeonghwiwon & Sunginwon Royal Tombs house the tombs of Queen Consort Sunheon and the first son of Imperial Prince Yeong, Yi Jin. Queen Consort Sunheon was a concubine of Emperor Gojong and the mother of Imperial Prince Yeong. The tomb site was originally the resting place of Empress Myeongseong, the first official wife of Emperor Gojong, but her tomb was moved to Namyangju after Gojong's death where they are interred together.

Orenoramen Main Store (오레노라멘 본점)

Orenoramen Main Store (오레노라멘 본점)

6.1Km    2024-02-22

14 Dongmak-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Orenoramen is a popular ramen spot near Hapjeong Station. Their signature dish is the toripaitan ramen (chicken broth ramen), featuring a rich broth made from chicken and chewy noodles. Additionally, their karapaitan ramen (spicy chicken broth ramen), which adds a spicy kick to the flavor, is also a popular choice. Customers can also enjoy additional toppings such as char siu and eggs with their ramen.

Sculp - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스컬프 서교)

Sculp - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스컬프 서교)

6.1Km    2024-04-23

16-16, Yanghwa-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Davich Optical - Mia Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 미아사거리)

6.1Km    2024-04-22

1F, 3, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Mart - Cheongnyangni Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 청량리점)

6.2Km    2024-04-22

210, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Himart - Mia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 미아점)

Lotte Himart - Mia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 미아점)

6.2Km    2024-04-16

10, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Cheongansa Temple (천간사)

Cheongansa Temple (천간사)

6.2Km    2021-10-12

20-8, Bulgwang-ro 10-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-355-7430

Cheongansa Temple was first built in 1960, and was re-built in 2009. It has many pagodas and monuments: a pagoda filled with sari relics of Buddha; Budotap Pagoda, which is a shrine to the monk who found the temple and his sacred relics; and a monument honoring the late first lady Yuk yeong-su. The re-built temple was awarded the Hanok Prize in the Hanok Competition 2011. Located along the Bukhansan Mt. Dulaegil Trail, the temple provide visitors with the chance to enjoy fresh air and a rest from hiking along the trail.