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Seoul Doseonsa Temple (도선사(서울))

10.5Km    2025-06-25

504 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Doseonsa Temple was established 1,100 years ago during the latter part of the Silla Kingdom when the renowned Buddhist priest Doseonguksa was traveling through the mountains. After visiting the site, Doseonguksa made a prophecy that led to the construction of the temple. According to legend, he used only his walking stick to carve the large Bodhisattva that sits at the temple. Interestingly enough, the statue does not show any evidence of chisel marks, further adding to the mystery of how the statue was made.

During the 7th year of King Gwangmu of the Joseon dynasty, Doseonsa Temple was officially named the representative temple of Korea with the purpose of promoting Cheongdamdaejongsa's Korean Buddhism movement, aiming at a religious revival. Due to these special circumstances Deseonsa Temple gained a high reputation and much recognition, which have held strong to this day.

Inside the temple, visitors can view the remains and written works of Cheongdamdaejongsa in the Cheongdamdaejongsa Memorial Hall. Next to the road leading to Cheonbuljeon Hall is a pond where you can toss a coin and make a wish and just past Yongammun Gate is a hiking path connecting Baegundae Cliff and Insubong Peak. Inside the Ksitigarbha Hall are portraits of President Park Chung-hee, Yuk Yeong-su, and Hyundai Chairman Chung Ju-yung. In front of the hall is a tree that is said to have been planted by a Buddhist priest who brought it from India 200 years ago. Historical artifacts can be found throughout the temple.

Olive Young - Boramae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 보라매)

10.5Km    2024-04-18

16, Boramae-ro 5ga-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk (여용국 한방스파)

Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk (여용국 한방스파)

10.5Km    2025-10-23

60 Seokchonhosu-ro 12-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk was created under the philosophy of "a woman taking care of her face is akin to a king running a country." It was inspired by the ancient Korean novel titled "Yeoyonggukjeon" written by Ahn Jeong-bok from the Joseon Dynasty. Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk understands that people have different body types, therefore applying the same massage method or medicinal herb to everyone will not always have the same effect. Different medicinal herbs and massage techniques should be applied according to one's body type. 

Yonsei GoodDay Dental Clinic Yangjae Office (연세굿데이치과의원 양재점)

10.5Km    2026-01-02

5th–6th Floors, 206 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

This is Yonsei Good Day Dental Clinic where English is available. Specialists from university hospitals with more than 10 years of experience gather and treat by field. We provide a wide range of treatment services, including affiliated hotels and tax refund. Experience pain-free dental treatment with painless anesthesia and sleep anesthesia.

Olive Young - Sincheon Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신천중앙점)

10.5Km    2024-06-27

2F, 114, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Nike - Lotte Gwanak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 롯데관악)

Nike - Lotte Gwanak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 롯데관악)

10.5Km    2024-04-16

5F, 209, Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Galaxy Lifestyle - Lotte Gwanak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (갤럭시라이프스타일 롯데 관악점)

Galaxy Lifestyle - Lotte Gwanak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (갤럭시라이프스타일 롯데 관악점)

10.5Km    2024-04-22

1F Lotte Department Store Gwanak Branch, 209, Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Galaxy - Lotte Gwanak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (갤럭시 롯데 관악점)

Galaxy - Lotte Gwanak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (갤럭시 롯데 관악점)

10.5Km    2024-04-16

209, Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Department Store - Store Gwanak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데백화점 관악점)

Lotte Department Store - Store Gwanak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데백화점 관악점)

10.5Km    2024-04-18

209, Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Daks Ladies [Tax Refund Shop] (닥스여성복)

Daks Ladies [Tax Refund Shop] (닥스여성복)

10.5Km    2024-06-26

209, Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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