Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

2.9Km 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.

Zaha Museum (자하미술관)

3.0Km 2021-03-09

46, Changuimun-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-3222

Located in Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Zaha Museum is the highest art gallery in Seoul. Reaching the museum involves a bit of an uphill walk, but the breathtaking scenery that includes Bugaksan Mountain and Inwangsan Mountain makes it worth the effort.

Opened on March 1, 2008, the two-story museum exhibits experimental works of young artists. There are two exhibition halls and a small garden on the second floor with a great view of the mountains.

Chunpoong Brewery (춘풍양조장)

3.0Km 2025-03-14

101-3 Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Chungpoong Brewery, a specialized brewery producing makgeolli, offers brewery tours and tasting sessions, conveying the value of Korean alcohol. Through these programs, the brewery shares Korean liquor culture and provides information about Korean alcohol. Visitors can also enjoy a dining and alcohol experience here.

Angyeong Seonsaengnim - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경선생님 종로)

3.0Km 2024-04-18

1F, 393-1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Youngone Corporation [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 영원무역)

3.1Km 2024-04-19

159, Mallijae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Le Mans Eyewear - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르망안경콘택트 청계천)

3.1Km 2024-04-18

B2 E-MART, Lotte Castle Venezia, 400, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 청계천)

3.1Km 2024-04-18

400, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Soul (소울)

3.2Km 2024-02-26

B1, 35 Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Soul is a fine-dining located in Hannam-dong. It presents reinterpretations of Korean cuisine, drawing inspiration from traditional dishes. The menu is structured into lunch and dinner courses. Known for its ability to artistically express familiar flavors encountered in daily life, Soul was selected for the 2023 Michelin Guide Seoul. Operating on a reservation-only basis, bookings can be made via phone.

Art Korea [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 아트코리아)

3.2Km 2024-04-17

1F, 231, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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CU - Sungin Dongyang Paraville Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu숭인파라빌점)

3.2Km 2024-06-26

1F, #104, 251, Nangye-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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