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Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

3.8Km    2023-03-13

120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-3007

Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Queen Jinseong’s reign), Monk Doseon founded it at the ground of Yeonhui Palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, and later in 1748 (the 24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.

“Yeongsanjae,” one of the Buddhist rituals and also a National Intangible Cultural Property, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summertime, Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival takes place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism.

Helinox Creative Center [Tax Refund Shop] (헬리녹스 크리에이티브센터)

Helinox Creative Center [Tax Refund Shop] (헬리녹스 크리에이티브센터)

3.8Km    2024-04-18

39, Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Super - Gongdeok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데슈퍼 공덕점)

Lotte Super - Gongdeok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데슈퍼 공덕점)

3.8Km    2024-04-23

109, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Ewha Womans Univ. Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 이대역)

3.8Km    2024-04-22

1F, 173, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Sinseol-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 신설동역)

Innisfree - Sinseol-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 신설동역)

3.8Km    2024-04-17

1F, 20, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Moirai (모이라이)

Moirai (모이라이)

3.8Km    2018-02-20

52-33, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-363-7524

Moirai offers lace clothing matching well with suits, jeans, and leggings. It is a popular store among Japanese tourists preferring lace clothing. It offers outstanding repair/maintenance services to customers. Items in Moirai boast unique designs. Customers can get various tips on how to match accessories with lace clothing from professional shop assistants.

CheongKwanJang - Edae Branch (정관장 홍삼-이대점)

CheongKwanJang - Edae Branch (정관장 홍삼-이대점)

3.8Km    2020-04-09

173, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-312-3304

CheongKwanJang (Edae Branch) exclusively deals with products by Korea Ginseng Corporation. It is the only CheongKwanJang store in Sinchon. CheongKwanJang is a Goryeo hongsam (red ginseng) brand that uses only high quality six-year-old ginseng roots.

Eye Dear - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이디어안경 이대)

Eye Dear - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이디어안경 이대)

3.8Km    2024-04-17

#101, 174, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course (성북동고택북촌산책길)

Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course (성북동고택북촌산책길)

3.8Km    2025-03-15

68, Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Seongbuk-dong–Bukchon Hanok Village Course is a nostalgic path connecting famous old houses in Seongbuk-dong and Bukchon Hanok Village, divided by the old city walls. Along the way, you'll find historic sites like Gilsangsa Temple, Jeongbeopsa Temple, Han Yong-un’s Simujang House, and novelist Lee Tae-jun's House. The trail also features charming cultural spots, such as the traditional tea house Sooyeon Sanbang and the Seongbuk Museum of Art.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - "Parasite"
The scene in the alley where Ki-woo visited Mr. Park's house in a wealthy neighborhood for expensive tutoring was filmed in a residential area in Seongbuk-dong. Seongbuk-dong, an old wealthy village, has luxury mansions lined up in. There are many pretty cafés and galleries here and there, so it's good to take a leisurely look around. Mr. Park's house was a filming set, which was demolished after filming.