National Gugak Center (국립국악원)
10.3Km 2023-06-29
2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-3300
The National Gugak Center is the governing body established to preserve and promote traditional Korean performing arts. The center can accommodate every type of traditional performing arts, such as palace music, court music, and all other genres including major productions of changgeuk (Korean musical drama). Originally opened in Busan in 1951, the center moved to its current location in Seoul in 1987. The center also opened branch locations in Namwon, Jindo, and Busan in 1992, 2004, and 2008 respectively.
Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)
10.4Km 2023-04-05
Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-450-7593
Achasanseongseong Fortress boasts magnificent views of the Hangang River and skyline. The 200m-high mountain fortress wall was built to face southeast, towards the Hangang River. It is also called Janghan-seong or Gwangjang-seong. A fierce battle was once fought here among Gogury, Baekje and Silla because of its strategic location during the period of the Three Kingdoms. King Gae-Ro of Baekje (r. 455-475) died in the war by the Goguryeo forces sent by King Jang-Su (r. 413-491) and General Ondal of Goguryeo was also killed in a battle with the Silla army in 590.
Achasan Mountain is popular as a citizens’ resting place with a historical trail and a natural park including various facilities such as walkway, mountain walkway, a badminton court, a wrestling range, an archery range, various amusement facilities for children, benches, and pavilion.
Jamsil Hangang Park Outdoor Swimming Pool (한강시민공원 잠실수영장(실외))
10.4Km 2019-07-30
65, Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-421-2564
Six of the city's Hangang Parks have outdoor swimming pools, including Jamsil Hangang Park. Supported by meticulous water quality management, they are not only safe, but also an inexpensive alternative to private facilities. Excellent amenities include swimming equipment rentals, food, and beverages.
Spring Walk Seoul (스프링워크서울)
10.4Km 2024-03-06
65 Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-10-2100-3855
Spring Week Seoul is a simple and easy walking event open to anyone. Taking place at Jamsil Hangang Park, walkers can enjoy the spring flowers and breeze along the course. All participants who complete their course within the set time will receive a commemorative completion medallion.
Jamsil Hangang Park (잠실한강공원)
10.4Km 2024-03-13
65, Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0511
Jamsil Hangang Park is a leisure space along the Hangang River, conveniently located near Lotte World. It features facilities such as the Jamsil Hangang Swimming Pool and the Jamsil Natural Learning Center, where visitors can observe various aquatic plants and fish. Additionally, there are volleyball courts, children's playgrounds, and walking trails. Visitors can also enjoy the Hangang River's night view from the observation deck café installed on Jamsildaegyo Bridge. There are also designated areas like Jungkook Forest No. 3, created to commemorate the 24th birthday of BTS member Jungkook and RM Forest No. 1.
LA SIESTA (라시에스타)
10.4Km 2021-03-29
4, Hyoryeong-ro 2-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-587-9087
A place where you can enjoy various Western dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.
Yongwangsan Neighborhood Park (용왕산근린공원)
10.4Km 2019-08-29
143, Mokdongjungang-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2620-3579
Yongwangsan Mountain, also known as Eomjisan, is geologically located at entrance of a land referred to as “Cheonhojibeol,” located across an artificial waterfall. The mountain’s name “Yongwangsan” (meaning Dragon King Mountain) derived from an old tale of a king who dreamt of becoming killed. He then shot an arrow to an old man with spiritual powers living in a village at the foot of Eomjisan Mountain. The king stated “I knew that the old man would someday turn into a dragon and threaten my throne. Therefore I killed the dragon.” The words dragon (“yong”) and king (“wang”) were combined to form its current name, Yongwangsan Mountain.
Boramae Park (보라매공원)
10.4Km 2021-03-20
33, Yeouidaebang-ro 20-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120
Boramae Park is a former Air Force Academy site that has been transformed into a recreational park on May 1986. At approximately 397,000 ㎡, the park holds various sports facilities including a tennis court and sports center as well as convenient facilities such as a small zoo, pond, walking trail and more. The 2nd floor of Building 4 has a library that is popular with teenagers as well as Teenager Center where they can enjoy various activities and programs. The symbolic tower of the Air Force Academy still stands as a powerful symbol of loyalty and filial piety.
Haeju Naengmyeon (해주냉면)
10.4Km 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.
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