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Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

6.3Km    2021-08-17

137, Bibong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-9911

Geumseonsa Temple is located within Bukhansan National Park, just behind Cheong Wa Da (The Blue House) and Gyeongbokgung Palace. The entrance to the temple is just off the hiking path to Bibong Peak.

After passing Banyajeon Hall, where Buddhist services are held, visitors will see a pine tree over 200 years old, and beyond that, a staircase with 108 steps leading up to Daejeokgwangjeon Hall in the temple's main area. To the right is Samseonggak House and Hongyegyo Bridge over the clear waters flowing down from the mountain.

Additional temple buildings include Mitajeon Hall and Yeonhwadang Hall, built in 2004 by Monk Beopan; and Jeokmukdang Hall, built using traditional construction techniques.

Stylenanda - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스타일난다 가로수)

Stylenanda - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스타일난다 가로수)

6.3Km    2024-04-22

22, Apgujeong-ro 8-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Lumi Aeche Eyewear - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루미애체 압구정)

Lumi Aeche Eyewear - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루미애체 압구정)

6.3Km    2024-04-17

867, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Uniqlo - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 은평)

Uniqlo - Eunpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 은평)

6.3Km    2024-04-16

32, Seooreung-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang (Apgujeong Station) (지호한방삼계탕압구정역)

6.3Km    2024-03-18

22-11, Apgujeong-ro 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-518-3988

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang serves samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup). Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) is a dish made by boiling chicken filled with ginseng, sweet rice, chestnuts, and dried jujube. It is often enjoyed as a pick-me-up in Korea. Other dishes include ori dak gaseumsal tteokgalbi (grilled duck breast galbi patties), buldakbal (spicy chicken feet), and cheonma ori boyangtang (nutritious duck soup with cheonma). 

Golden Blue Marina (골든블루마리나)

Golden Blue Marina (골든블루마리나)

6.3Km    2024-12-04

2085-14 Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Golden Blue Marina, located on Some Sevit, is a cultural destination on the water, offering a unique way to enjoy views of Seoul along the Hangang River. This popular spot for parties and proposals helps you cruise through the city on a luxury yacht, creating a private retreat. In the evening, you can see the N Seoul Tower and the Rainbow Fountain illuminated by 200 lights, making it feel like you’re floating through the Milky Way.

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This is where the members of TWICE enjoyed a fall sports day at Banpo Hangang Park during their appearance on "Entertainment Weekly." The losing team rode a pedal boat, while the winners celebrated with a yacht ride, creating fun and memorable moments.

ROROMOON [Tax Refund Shop] (로로문쇼룸)

ROROMOON [Tax Refund Shop] (로로문쇼룸)

6.3Km    2024-06-28

28, Apgujeong-ro 14-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Le Labo - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르라보 가로수)

Le Labo - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르라보 가로수)

6.3Km    2024-04-18

1F, 28, Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Hyeseong Kalguksu (혜성칼국수)

Hyeseong Kalguksu (혜성칼국수)

6.3Km    2021-03-30

247-1, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-967-6918

It serves Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup), or kneaded noodles, with a 50-year tradition. The best menu at this restaurant is noodle soup with chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

6.3Km    2025-01-17

27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3146-5936

The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul's public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.