East Nine Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (구리 동구릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

15.0Km 2024-03-20

197 Donggureung-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-563-2909

The East Nine Royal Tombs, situated on the eastern outskirts of Hanyang (the Joseon dynasty capital), represent a significant collection of nine royal burial sites. This area serves as the final resting place for seven kings and ten queens from the Joseon era. The surrounding forest paths are accessible to the public during the spring and fall seasons. Additionally, the East Nine Royal Tombs Healing Culture and Arts Festival takes place here every autumn, offering a blend of cultural and artistic experiences.

Gureumsan Forest Park (Gureumsan Urban Forest Park) (구름산 산림욕장 (구름산 도시자연공원) )

15.1Km 2024-04-08

27 Ori-ro 619beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gureumsan Forest Park is densely populated with trees that are 20 meters high. The forest park has a playground and wooden benches, and has the highest phytoncide concentration out of all the 13 forest parks in Gyeonggi-do. This hiking trail has been developed with 356 fir trees and an 184-meter red clay trail to provide citizens and tourists with a relaxing barefoot walking experience. Most of the forest paths in the park area are covered in wood chips, making it easier to walk.

JDX - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 문정)

15.1Km 2024-04-18

96, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Rogatis - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로가디스 문정점)

15.1Km 2024-04-23

109, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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The North Face - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (노스페이스 문정점)

15.1Km 2024-04-19

39, Jungdae-ro 10-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Demoo [Tax Refund Shop] (데무)

15.1Km 2024-06-27

1F, #2, 108, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Godeok-dong Ecological Landscape Conservation Area (고덕동 생태경관 보전지역)

15.2Km 2021-06-10

Area of 396beon-ji, Godeok-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-3780-0848

Located next to the Godeok Riverside Restoration Area, the Godeok-dong Ecological Landscape Conservation Area is one of the most well-maintained ecological preservation sites in Seoul. The area includes Amsa Sluice Gate, Hoan, and Hangang River Reservoir. The area offers educational facilities for visitors to learn more about the ecosystem.

Nike - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 문정)

15.2Km 2024-04-17

1F, 127, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Guri Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 구리)

15.2Km 2024-04-19

A section and 2F, 247, Gyeongchun-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

15.2Km 2025-03-29

10, Dongnam-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-400-1633

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is a large shopping district containing over 200 brand-name discount stores. The street is T-shaped, with a 1-kilometer-long main street connected to a 400-meter-long alley, and the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center located at the center. For shoppers’ convenience, there is a public parking lot (if visitors purchase goods at Rodeo Street, they can park here for free) and a parking lot for foreign tourists only (free of charge). Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is one of Korea’s major shopping streets with customers ranging from teenagers to adults, since discount stores stocking sports wear, casual wear, shoes, men’s and ladies’ suits, and golf wear are all located on this street. Moreover, this is a great place to find deals on famous brands, at prices lower than at a department store. On some items you can get discounts of up to 70-80%.

Since most of the goods are stock from previous seasons, it might be better to purchase the more classic styles rather than the trendy fashions. In some cases, the goods might have been slightly crumpled or stained during the transfer from warehouse storage, but taking them to the dry-cleaners should fix most problems. However you should be careful when looking at the sewing quality, and check for missing buttons.

One more thing to bear in mind is the shopping season. Even discount stores have periods when stock runs low. The best time to shop is immediately after the stores in Rodeo Street restock their merchandise. This is done at about the same time as department stores. There is also an enormous variety of goods to choose from during the Rodeo Festivals in May and September. The purchased goods are exchangeable but non-refundable, so check the quality of the products carefully before purchasing.

In addition, Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street has a wide selection of restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are a number of pizza places, coffee shops, and food courts, as well as internet cafes and game rooms in the alleys behind the stores. Visitors can also relax in the surrounding parks. There’s a park with a 600-year-old zelkova tree right behind the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center. Munjeong Rodeo Street is not just a shopping district; it’s a cultural area. The ‘Munjeong-dong Cultural Festival’ takes place every year in May, and the ‘Munjeong-dong Rodeo Festival’ takes place in May every other year. During these festivals, visitors can watch traditional Korean performances, traditional wedding ceremonies, international fashion parades, hip-hop dancing, and more. A charity sale is held on weekends and national holidays on the open-air stage of the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center, and merchandise is sold for even bigger discounts.

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