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Cheongha Korean Ginseng [Tax Refund Shop] (청하고려인삼)

Cheongha Korean Ginseng [Tax Refund Shop] (청하고려인삼)

3.4Km    2024-04-22

280, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

3.4Km    2024-10-29

121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.

In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion (북악스카이 팔각정)

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion (북악스카이 팔각정)

3.4Km    2024-12-31

267 Bugaksan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion exudes a tranquil, serene beauty regardless of the season. The pavilion, which sits on Bugaksan's 1,652,900 square meter summit at an altitude of 345 meters, was built in a traditional Korean-style and became a popular attraction within the city. There are also spaces for visitors to enjoy food and drinks.

Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

3.4Km    2022-08-30

26, Imjeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-799-3400

Kim Koo Museum & Library was built in Yongsan-gu, Seoul to commemorate Baekbeom Kim Koo (1876-1949), a highly respected Korean independence activist. It opened on October 22, 2002 to commemorate Kim Koo's efforts and achievements in Korean history. The main hall is comprised of two floors, exhibiting relics related to his entire life. A statue of a seated Kim Koo is situated in the central space of the first hall.

Hotel Elleinn (엘르인호텔)

Hotel Elleinn (엘르인호텔)

3.5Km    2020-06-11

24, Hangang-daero 71-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-792-8700

Hotel Elleinn is a top-tier business boutique hotel. It is only ten minutes away from Seoul Station and Yongsan Station, so it is a convenient choice for travelers arriving or departing by KTX trains. It is also close to subway stations Namyeong (Line 1) and Samgakji (Lines 4 and 6).

The hotel features a European-style interior and various convenient facilities including a coin-operated laundry room for long-term guests, and a business center with a printer, a copy machine, and a fax machine. All guestrooms are equipped with up-to-date desktop computers with a high speed internet connection. A bar in the basement can be used for business meetings.

With many tourist attractions nearby, including Myeongdong, Itaewon, Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Market, Yongsan Electronics Mall Complex, N Seoul Tower, the War Memorial, and the National Museum, this is a very convenient hotel for business, sightseeing, and shopping.

Baeksasilgyegok Valley (백사실계곡)

Baeksasilgyegok Valley (백사실계곡)

3.5Km    2020-08-31

115, Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1114

Baeksasilgyegok Valley in Seoul is a well preserved cultural and natural site, being home to Baekseokdongcheon, Historic Site No. 462, as well as a habitat to diverse animals, including salamanders, frogs, minnows, and crayfish. The preservation value of this area is especially high as the valley is home to a large colony of salamanders, which are indicator species of the clean water and a protected wildlife species of Seoul.

The valley gets its name from the site of a villa of Yi Hangbok. The path along the area’s thick forest and natural valleys provides an excellent getaway. Since the area is a habitat to several protected species, visitors are asked to refrain from dipping their feet in the valley’s waters while exploring the scenery. The entrance to the valley is located past the Sanmotungi Café.

Medical Avenue ((주)메디컬애비뉴)

3.5Km    2025-07-29

(#1433, Mapo T Town), 144 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Since its inception in 2014, Medical Avenue has been a leading medical agency, providing world-class healthcare services in Korea to patients from around the globe. Our deep understanding of patients' cultural backgrounds and the Korean medical system allows us to minimize language and cultural barriers through the support of professional interpreters and multicultural coordinators. This dedication has resulted in over 5,000 patients receiving stable treatment with a satisfaction rate that boasts over 98% returning patients. Medical Avenue is committed to ensuring that patients receive comfortable and trustworthy care, continually striving to deliver the best medical services available.

Hwanghak-dong Flea Market (Dokkaebi Market / Manmul Market) (황학동 벼룩시장 (도깨비시장/만물시장))

Hwanghak-dong Flea Market (Dokkaebi Market / Manmul Market) (황학동 벼룩시장 (도깨비시장/만물시장))

3.5Km    2025-04-11

11-7 Majang-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Hwanghak-dong Flea Market was named after the way how merchants travel from one place to another all over the country, as if like fleas hopping around from one spot to another, to collect rare and valuable items. This market was once a haven of antiques and collectibles, but with the formation of old-fashioned art street in 1983 in Janganpyeong, many classic art shops had moved out, leaving only used item and general goods stores. Now, visitors can find stores selling antiques, used furniture, electronics, clocks, jewelry, musical instruments, camera, and machinery – pretty much anything one can name. Hwanghak-dong Flea Market is also referred to as Dokkaebbi Market, to describe how even the most rundown items become just like new, as if like the work of a dokkaebi (Korean folk goblin).

Soseolwon Seoga (소설원 서가)

Soseolwon Seoga (소설원 서가)

3.5Km    2024-02-15

37 Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Soseolwon Seoga is a café located near Daehangno. The name means a small garden with falling snow. The building, spanning five floors, offers different atmospheres on each level, making it enjoyable to explore. The signature menu is the sun uyu pudding (whole milk pudding), boasting a smooth texture that allows you to savor the rich flavor of pure milk. Also popular is the heukdang einspanner (black sugar einspanner), featuring cream and marshmallows without being overly rich. Nearby attractions include Marronnier Park and the Dream Art Center.