Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

9.2Km 2025-07-11

77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-828-5765

The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is a historical and cultural event held to honor the patriotic spirit of General Gang Gam-chan, a famous general from the Goryeo Dynasty. The festival is known for its impressive night events, fitting for the location named after a falling star, and features a variety of parades and performances.

◎ Gang Gam-chan and Nakseongdae
General Gang Gam-chan of Goryeo is said to have been born at the place where the fourth star of the Big Dipper fell. This place is called Nakseongdae, which means “the place where the star fell.”

Black Yak - Yangjae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 양재)

9.2Km 2024-04-18

201, Baumoe-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Dream Forest (북서울 꿈의숲)

9.3Km 2023-10-19

173 Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2289-4000

Dream Forest, previously known as Odong Neighborhood Park, is located in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul. The park is surrounded by cherry blossom trees, and the northern section is filled with maple trees, making the park especially attractive in spring and fall. The Changnyeongwigung Ritual House (Registered Cultural Heritage) has been restored with traditional landscaping such as a pond, pavilion and waterfall created nearby to double the genuine beauty of a traditional Korean park. Major attractions of the park include Wolyeongji Pond, Grass Square, Wolgwangpokpo Falls, Aewoljeong Pavilion, Chilbokji Falls, Event Garden, Children’s Gallery, Wild Grass Garden, Deer Ranch, Exploring Path, Forest Rest, and a water park. The slanted hillside which served as sledding slopes is now a complex cultural space with Buk-Seoul Art Center that houses a fantastic-looking observatory, performance hall, book café, gallery, restaurant, jumping fountain, and children’s playground.

Gwanaksan Mountain Nakseongdae Park (관악산 낙성대공원)

9.3Km 2021-07-16

77, Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-879-6525

Nakseongdae Park was built as a tribute to General Kang Gam-chan (948-1031) of the Goryeo dynasty. In 1973, the city of Seoul reorganized the birthplace of General Kang, resulting in changes to the park. Located inside the park are Anguksa Shrine, the general’s birthplace, and a three-story stone pagoda, which was made during the Goryeo dynasty. The 4.48-meter-high pagoda is made of granite, and is called “Kang Gam-chan Tap (pagoda)” or “Kang Gam-chan Nakseongdae Tap”.

*Anguksa Shrine
Anguksa is a shrine built in 1974 emulating the wooden architecture style of the Goryeo era. The shrine has high ceilings and houses the portrait of General Kang Gam-chan. The shrine is located on the road leading to the back gate of Seoul National University and has become a popular place in the area.

*Nakseongdae Yuji
Nakseongdae Yuji is the birthplace of General Kang Gam-chan and the original location of the three-story pagoda. During the maintenance of Nakseongdae area in 1973, the pagoda was moved into the vicinity of Anguksa Shrine, and a two-meter tall monument was erected in its original location to mark the historical significance of the site.

Himart - Daechi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 대치점)

9.3Km 2024-04-16

156, Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Gwanak Starlight Walk (관악별빛산책)

9.3Km 2025-12-15

1642-7 Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-828-5743

Gwanak Starlight Walk is a signature winter festival of Gwanak-gu in Seoul. It's a lighting festival where visitors can enjoy beautiful light installation along Byeolbitnaerincheon Stream. The event area spans 300-meters from Sillimgyo Bridge to Bongnimgyo Bridge. The diverse lighting artworks created by ten different Korean artist teams come together to create a space where stories of individuals all become one as a community. Various hands-on programs offer visitors a chance to see and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city throughout the festival period.

Olive Young - Sangam Prugio City Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 상암푸르지오시티)

9.3Km 2024-04-22

Store #S-102 (New Bldg.), 25, World Cup buk-ro 54-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Haeju Naengmyeon (해주냉면)

9.4Km 2024-03-13

8-16, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-424-7192

Haeju Naengmyeon is a restaurant specializing in naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). In fact, the restaurant has two menus: mullaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and super-spicy bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles), along with accompaniments like mulmandu (boiled mandu), eggs, and the beverage coolpis. The sauce features copious amounts of garlic and goes very well with vinegar, mustard, and sugar. If you find the bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles) too spicy, cool down with warm broth or get some eggs on the side.

Riverside Spa Land (강변스파랜드)

9.4Km 2024-03-19

2nd basement level, 45, Guuigangbyeon-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-455-3737

Riverside Spa Land opened in 1988. It contains a Korean-style sauna (jjimjilbang), restaurant, and a large game center. The spa facilities utilize underground mineral water rich in sulfur, which is said to be effective toward atopy and other skin disorders. Because it is located at the heart of Seoul, it is very accessible, and Riverside Spa Land’s wide range of facilities and services make it a popular destination for many.

Lamiche Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (라미체성형외과)

9.4Km 2024-06-26

14, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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