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Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

3.6Km    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.

Cheongpa Mansion (청파맨션)

Cheongpa Mansion (청파맨션)

3.6Km    2021-03-29

20, Cheongpa-ro 47na-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-706-9093

You can enjoy coffee roasted by a professional barista. This cafe is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is americano.

Chengha Korea Ginseng Co., Ltd.[Korea Quality] (청하고려인삼(주)[한국관광 품질인증])

Chengha Korea Ginseng Co., Ltd.[Korea Quality] (청하고려인삼(주)[한국관광 품질인증])

3.6Km    2024-07-01

280 , Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-1688

Cheonghagoryeo Ginseng Co Ltd in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is a specialist Korean ginseng company aiming to promote the history, culture, and efficacy of Korean ginseng to foreign tourists. The headquarters building houses a ginseng museum, two stores, a bank and a cafe. There are staff who are fluent in foreign languages, to help visitors with reservations, museum guidance, product consultation, and sales. We operate a thorough follow-up support service to ensure customer satisfaction.

Cheongha Korean Ginseng [Tax Refund Shop] (청하고려인삼)

Cheongha Korean Ginseng [Tax Refund Shop] (청하고려인삼)

3.6Km    2024-04-22

280, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대입구역)

Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대입구역)

3.6Km    2024-04-17

1F, 285, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Jeongneung Royal Tomb  [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 정릉(신덕왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Jeongneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 정릉(신덕왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

3.6Km    2021-02-09

116, Arirang-ro 19-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-914-5133

Jeongneung Royal Tomb is the tomb of Queen Sindeok, the second wife of King Taejo (1392-1398), founder of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). The queen met a sudden death due to health complications. Although one of her sons was the crown prince, he was killed by a successive brother, Yi Bang-won, in order to obtain the throne. After Yi Bang-won rose to the throne as King Taejong, he relocated Queen Sindeok's tomb to outside of the city walls.

Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대)

Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대)

3.6Km    2024-04-18

19, Cheongpa-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden (남산 야외식물원)

3.7Km    2022-12-16

323, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-3771

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden opened its doors on February 18, 1997 in Hannam-dong, where the residential complex for foreigners once stood before it was demolished in 1994. Covering an area of around 59 ㎡, it is divided into 13 themed gardens with a total 117,132 plants from 269 species. Among this diversity, 60,912 plants from 129 species are tree types and 56,220 plants from 140 species are grass types.

Sookmyung Women's University Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum (숙명여자대학교 정영양자수박물관 (서울))

Sookmyung Women's University Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum (숙명여자대학교 정영양자수박물관 (서울))

3.7Km    2019-11-15

100, Cheongpa-ro 47-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-710-9134

Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum was founded in May 2004 to enhance public awareness and appreciation of embroidery art with ample facilities including exhibition hall, library, conservation center, learning center, embroidery study room, education and research rooms. The museum emphasizes on the variety of textiles and embroidery and also features collections from various Northeast Asian countries. The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum stresses the importance of embroidery as an evolving form of art through changes in technology, social and cultural environment. In addition, the learning center also aims to become a learning center for scholarship in embroidery and other textile arts that can be appreciated by a wide audience.

Olive Young - Aeogae Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 애오개역)

Olive Young - Aeogae Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 애오개역)

3.7Km    2024-04-16

#107, and #108, 201, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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