Lotte World Aquarium (롯데월드 아쿠아리움)

11.2Km 2024-03-12

B1, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Lotte World Aquarium, located in Lotte World Mall, is an aquarium that replicates the marine ecosystems of the world's five oceans. It exhibits over 55,000 marine animals of 650 species. It features a Marine Eco Hall, an Amazon River Hall, and a Penguin Hall. Visitors can participate in various programs such as feeding sessions for different animals including penguins and jellyfish touch experiences, allowing them to get up close with marine life.

Lotte World Tower SEOUL SKY (롯데월드타워 서울스카이)

11.2Km 2024-11-28

300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-1661-2000

SEOUL SKY is located on floors 117-123 of Lotte World Tower, the nation's tallest and the world's fifth tallest building. The observatory offers a panoramic view of the entire capital city, beautiful both day and night. SEOUL SKY is comprised of an exhibition zone, observation deck, sky deck, dessert cafe, sky terrace, lounge, and more.

To get to Seoul Sky, visitors have to take the Sky Shuttle, a double-deck elevator that reaches a speed of 600 meters per minute. The one-minute ride feels quite short while watching the videos playing on the walls and ceiling. While waiting for the elevator up, visitors can enjoy art in the exhibition zone in basement levels 1-2. The exhibition includes artwork displaying the history, culture, and pride of Korea's foundation and success over the centuries. Visitors can also purchase Seoul Sky merchandise from the gift shop to remember their trip or give as a souvenir.

The observation deck has two story-high glass windows for an uninterrupted view. The Sky Deck, located at 478 meters, holds the Guinness World Record as the highest glass-floored observatory in the world. On days when visibility is limited, visitors can still enjoy a clear sky through the Sky Theater. The 120 floor holds the Sky Terrace, open to the elements.

Visitors looking for refreshments can enjoy the one-of-a-kind menu served at the dessert cafe Sky Friends Cafe on level 119, or refreshing wine sold at the premium lounge on floor 123. This cozy space is the highest lounge in Seoul and is perfect for taking in the view in a relaxing ambiance.

Goyang West Five Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (고양 서오릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

11.2Km 2024-02-19

334-32 Seooreung-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-359-0090

Goyang West Five Royal Tombs is an important historical site comprising a cluster of five royal tombs from the Joseon dynasty, located in the western region. This significant group include the tombs of Crown Prince Uigyeong (1438-1457), the eldest son of King Sejo, at Gyeongneung; King Yejong at Changneung; Crown Prince Sunhui at Sunchangwon; Queen Ingyeong at Ingneung; King Sukjong at Myeongneung; and Queen Jeongseong at Hongneung. Touring these sites typically takes about an hour. Additionally, there's a walking trail behind Ingneung, allowing visitors to enjoy the surrounding forest in spring and summer, as well as the vibrant maple trees in autumn.

Stori (스토리)

11.2Km 2020-02-21

217, Heojun-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-7101

Stori features items using Korean materials and designs. Made by Cho Myeong-hee, the art director of Louis Quartorze.

Stori boasts handmade bags made of soft leather, print canvas fabrics, and mother-of-pearl accents. Bags with Korean patterns such as bokjumeoni ("lucky bags" in Korea) are unique items found in Stori.

Hotel Lake (호텔 레이크)

11.2Km 2019-08-05

216, Seokchonhosu-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-422-1001

Hotel Lake is a lakeside hotel where you can enjoy an extensive view of Jamsil, Sukchon Lake, Seoho, Lotte World and Magic Island. Hotel Lake has windows with an open view, spacious guest rooms and bathing rooms (all rooms have a shower booth, whirlpool bathtub and bidet installed), and an exclusive business center for business men in addition to the installation of wireless internet in all rooms.

Biscuit Floor (비스킷플로어)

11.2Km 2024-03-18

6 Dongil-ro 190-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Biscuit Floor is a small cafe in Gongneung known for its pour-over coffee. It's located near the Seoul Museum of Art, so it's a good place to stop by. Visitors can enjoy pour-over coffee by choosing from a variety of coffee beans that vary depending on the season. It also offers Christmas blend coffee on Christmas. As the name suggests, there are cookies that go well with coffee that can also be tasted. The place has signature cookies with tasty names. "Little, Pepper Pepper Cookie" boasts a peppery, spicy taste, and "Cookie with No Name, Yet" is filled with plenty of nuts and chocolate.

Autumn and Winter of the Lake and the Luminaries (호수의 가을과 겨울,그리고 루미나리에)

11.2Km 2024-11-21

206 Songpanaru-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2110

The 2024 Autumn and Winter of the Lake and the Luminaries Festival is held with a theme of "Dream, Universe & Love." The Luminaries Festival, a repesentative festival of Songpa-gu during autumn and winter, lights up the areas of Seokchonhosu Lake with illuminations, photo zones and more. Various events and performances are planned throughout the festival for visitors to enjoy.

Gwangjingyo 8th Avenue (광진교 8번가)

11.3Km 2020-07-01

77, Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-476-0722

Gwangjingyo 8th Avenue is the only cultural area in Korea located beneath a bridge. Not just a performance venue, the building also houses a gallery depicting the 100-year history of the Hangang River and a Hangang Renaissance Project Promotion Room, which provides a glimpse of developers’ plans to further revive the river into a prime leisure spot for citizens and tourists.

Thanks to its location under the Gwangjingyo Bridge in Hangang Park (Gwangnaru area), Gwangjingyo 8th Avenue affords a scenic view of the river as seen from its glass observatory. Live performances are held on Friday or weekend nights; applications can be made online and a few winners are chosen at random to watch each performance.

Ssesse (쎄쎄)

11.3Km 2021-03-29

532, Samyang-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-908-5640

It is a Chinese-run store. The best menu at this restaurant is sweet and sour pork. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul.

Sushi Hon (스시혼)

11.3Km 2021-03-29

8, Dobong-ro 110-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-993-3290

A place that serves traditional Japanese sushi using fresh live fish. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sushi.

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