Baeksasilgyegok Valley (백사실계곡)

5.8Km 2020-08-31

115, Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1114

Baeksasilgyegok Valley in Seoul is a well preserved cultural and natural site, being home to Baekseokdongcheon, Historic Site No. 462, as well as a habitat to diverse animals, including salamanders, frogs, minnows, and crayfish. The preservation value of this area is especially high as the valley is home to a large colony of salamanders, which are indicator species of the clean water and a protected wildlife species of Seoul.

The valley gets its name from the site of a villa of Yi Hangbok. The path along the area’s thick forest and natural valleys provides an excellent getaway. Since the area is a habitat to several protected species, visitors are asked to refrain from dipping their feet in the valley’s waters while exploring the scenery. The entrance to the valley is located past the Sanmotungi Café.

Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

5.8Km 2025-04-14

20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

ABC-Mart - Hongik Univ. Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 GS홍대역점)

5.8Km 2024-04-22

152, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Mods Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (모즈의원)

5.8Km 2024-06-27

33, Apgujeong-ro 80-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Jardin de Chouette (자뎅드슈에뜨)

5.8Km 2020-02-21

27, Seolleung-ro 146-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3444-4007

Jardin de Chouette initially gained recognition for its jackets and has become a popular shopping destination among fashionistas looking for high-qualiy clothing with unique designs. It is patronized by Korean celebrities such as Kim Tae-hee, Lee Hyori, Han Ga-in, and Song Hye-kyo. Famous for its owl symbol, Jardin de Chouette has an extensive showroom.

Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

5.8Km 2024-04-18

#101, and #103, 19, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Donggyo-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동교동)

5.8Km 2024-04-18

207, Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Grill H (그릴에이치)

5.8Km 2021-09-28

439, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3446-5547

Grill H serves both Korean and Western style dining focusing on grilled meat dishes. Guests can order both brick-oven steaks and beef ribeye cooked right at the table. The open-kitchen design allows guests to enjoy a delicious meal while also watching an exciting cooking show. The interior design features wooden furniture and guests who make an advanced reservation can enjoy a romantic evening overlooking the beautiful nightscape of the Cheongdam-dong area.

Chickpeace Seongsu Branch (칙피스 성수점)

5.8Km 2024-01-05

9-16 Yeonmujang 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Chickpeace is located near Exit 4 of Seongsu Station on Seoul Metro Line 2. The restaurant also has a parking lot for customers with vehicles. Chickpeace is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern salad restaurant that features hummus, falafel, shakshuka, and pita. This restaurant is located next to Shoe Theme Park in Seongsu-dong and is spacious and clean. There are a variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menu items: vegan salad, avocado salad, grilled shrimp rice, salmon steak rice, vegan pita bowl set, chicken shakshuka, and more. Seoul Forest is nearby, so visitors can take a stroll after their meal. Moreover, there are many tourist attractions nearby that are worth a visit such as Seongsu-dong Cafe Street, Seongsu Handmade Shoes Street, Ttukseom Recreation Area, and more.

Jangchung Jokbal (장충족발)

5.8Km 2024-10-15

31, Noryangjin-ro 16-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-816-9824

Jokbal (pig’s feet) is a representative food loved by Koreans. The best menu at this restaurant is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

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