Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine (당고개순교성지)

1.9Km 2020-03-18

139-26, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-711-0933

Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine is located on the small hill just five minutes away from Yongsan Eletronics Market. 10 Catholics were martyred on this hill during the Gihae Persecution in 1839 including Choi Gyeong-hwan (Francis)'s wife Lee Seong-rye (Maria).

Nine of the 10 martyrs are now recognized as saints. Lee Seong-rye, the mother of Father Thomas Choi Yang-eop (Korea's second ordained priest), has not yet been canonized although she did suffer martyrdom. The reason was that the mother briefly put aside her faith because of the pressures of raising five children after she had her oldest son, Thomas. However, the difficulty of combining these two interests was eventually overcome and she died a martyr.

Aside from serving as a memorial site, Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine also offers a commanding view of Seoul. Nearby tourist attractions include Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, which is a Catholic church with Korean architecture, and Yongsan Family Park.

Olive Young - Dongbuichon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동부이촌)

2.0Km 2024-04-17

16, Ichon-ro 75-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

2.0Km 2021-06-19

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3783-5900

Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pavilion was built in 1959 to commemorate Rhee Syngman. It was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960 and was rebuilt on November 11, 1968. This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain, with views covering the entirety of Seoul below. As it is a prime spot to view the first sunrise of the year, the annual sunrise festival takes place every New Year's Day.

Olive Young - Yongsan Richensia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 용산리첸시아)

2.0Km 2024-04-22

Store #103, #104, #105, #112, 341, Baekbeom-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sinyongsan Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신용산역)

2.0Km 2024-04-17

#101, and #102, 95, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Dongbuichon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동부이촌)

2.0Km 2024-04-17

1F, 245, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Mont-Bell - Yongsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (몽벨 용산점)

2.0Km 2024-04-18

92, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Chorokbaguni (초록바구니)

2.0Km 2021-03-19

9-18, Ichon-ro 84-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-3421

This is a Korean cuisine located in Ichon-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is Korean table d''hote. A hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hôte) course meal menu specialty restaurant.

Gaetmaeul (갯마을)

2.0Km 2016-09-23

248, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-5655, +82-2-798-1655

Gaetmaeul restaurant, located in Ichon-dong in the Yongsan area of Seoul, is widely known for its specialty dish, Son-manduguk (handmade dumpling soup). Not only does it serve exceptionally delicious food, but the service is friendly, and the facilities are clean. As well as the excellent mandu dishes, such as manduguk (dumpling soup) and tteok-manduguk (dumpling soup with rice cake slices), the menu also includes bindatteok (Korean mung-bean pancake) and suyuk (boiled slices of beaf). The kimchi used to fill the dumplings and offered as a side dish is also particularly good.

Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul (반얀트리 클럽 앤 스파 서울)

2.1Km 2021-06-22

60, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2250-8000

Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul is a membership club & hotel operated by Banyan Tree Hotel & Resort, Singapore’s top resort brand. The new urban resort is a place where visitors can enjoy quality spa services while taking in a panoramic view.

Located on Namsan Mountain in the center of Seoul, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul consists of three buildings: the Club, the Hotel and the Festa. Facilities include an outdoor sports center and other luxurious amenities like an outdoor pool, 23 cabanas, a sauna, fitness center, driving range, tennis court, outdoor playing field, spa, and kids’ club. The hotel houses 34 suites with private relaxation pools, and 16 members-only club rooms. The two Presidential Suites located on the top floor offer a fantastic night view of Seoul and Namsan Mountain.

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