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Nodeul Island (노들섬)

6.9Km    2024-11-01

445 Yangnyeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Nodeul Island seems like an island floating in the middle of the Hangang River. The island was opened to the public in 2012 as a recreational area while preserving most of its original form. In 2019, the island was equipped with more facilities to serve as a cultural entertainment spot to the public. 

Seoul Circus Festival (서울서커스페스티벌)

Seoul Circus Festival (서울서커스페스티벌)

6.9Km    2025-04-23

445 Yangnyeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-758-2036

Seoul Circus Festival is Korea's only circus festival. During the fun-filled weekend, performers from all over the world come to showcase their talents and provide fun experiences for the whole family to enjoy. In addition to the circus acts, guests can enjoy movies, exhibitions, and a flea market.

Myth Jokbal Hongik Univ. (미쓰족발 홍대)

Myth Jokbal Hongik Univ. (미쓰족발 홍대)

6.9Km    2024-03-19

123-1 Eoulmadang-ro Mapo-gu Seoul
+82-2-336-2111

Myth Jokbal is an affordable place for jokbal (braised pigs' feet) and bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork). Jokbal is made by boiling pork feet for a long time and is characterized by its chewy texture and flavor. The signature dish, Myth maneul jokbal (braised pigs' feet with garlic), is tender and flavored with plenty of garlic. the restaurant offers other popular dishes including original jokbal (original braised pigs' feet), kkaennip buljokbal (spicy braised pigs' feet with perilla leaves), and gabeuri bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with grilled blade-end fatback). It is just a 2-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station, attracting numerous visitors.

Nonhyeon Furniture Street (논현가구거리)

Nonhyeon Furniture Street (논현가구거리)

6.9Km    2025-03-16

106 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Nonhyeon Furniture Street, extending over 900 meters from Nonhyeon Station to Hakdong Station on the Seoul Subway, is renowned for its dense aggregation of furniture stores. Established as a dedicated furniture street in 1970, it now features showrooms and sales outlets from over 100 furniture companies. This destination allows visitors to browse and compare an extensive variety of furniture in one convenient location, including design furniture, craft furniture, kitchen sets, office furnishings, and imported pieces. Additionally, it hosts the annual Gangnam Design Week, a prominent event showcasing the latest trends in furniture design.

The Halal Guys (할랄가이즈 홍대)

The Halal Guys (할랄가이즈 홍대)

6.9Km    2024-03-19

10 Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-1802

The Halal Guys is a Middle Eastern halal food specialty restaurant that originated in New York, USA, offering dishes prepared in accordance with Islamic law. Their main menu includes the falafel platter, which is made by mixing chickpeas, onions, garlic, and spices and served with salad, as well as the combo sandwiche featuring chicken and beef with their special sauce. It is located near Hongik University.

Columbia - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컬럼비아 건대)

Columbia - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컬럼비아 건대)

6.9Km    2024-04-16

1F, 59, Dongil-ro 20-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Nike - Jordan Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 조던홍대)

Nike - Jordan Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 조던홍대)

6.9Km    2024-04-16

161, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - TIMES SQUARE Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 타임스퀘어홍대)

ABC-Mart - TIMES SQUARE Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 타임스퀘어홍대)

6.9Km    2024-04-17

B1, Hongdae Underground Shopping Center, 161, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Converse - EXIT Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 EXIT 홍대점)

Converse - EXIT Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 EXIT 홍대점)

6.9Km    2024-06-28

161, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Gebang Sikdang (게방식당)

Gebang Sikdang (게방식당)

6.9Km    2024-03-07

17, Seolleung-ro 131-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-10-8479-1107

Gebang Sikdang’s gejang (marinated crab) was so highly rated that the restaurant was included in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2023. Gejang (marinated crab) is a dish where blue crab, cleanly washed and prepared, is marinated and aged in a sauce made with soy sauce, chili pepper powder, garlic, ginger, rice malt, etc. The restaurant is most famous for its ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab) and yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab). Other popular dishes include kkotgetang (spicy blue crab stew) and gejang bibimbap (marinated crab bibimbap). Set menus come with steamed rice, soup, and side dishes.