Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울))

7.0Km 2021-11-02

117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-902-2663

Hwagyesa Temple was built in 1522 (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in a fire in 1618. It was rebuilt the following year, and expanded In 1866 through the efforts of Monks Yongseon and Beomun.
The temple also has various templestay programs for visitors. Hwagyesa Temple is located not too far from the city but also provides a natural environment.

Dream Forest (북서울 꿈의숲)

7.0Km 2023-10-19

173 Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2289-4000

Dream Forest, previously known as Odong Neighborhood Park, is located in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul. The park is surrounded by cherry blossom trees, and the northern section is filled with maple trees, making the park especially attractive in spring and fall. The Changnyeongwigung Ritual House (Registered Cultural Heritage) has been restored with traditional landscaping such as a pond, pavilion and waterfall created nearby to double the genuine beauty of a traditional Korean park. Major attractions of the park include Wolyeongji Pond, Grass Square, Wolgwangpokpo Falls, Aewoljeong Pavilion, Chilbokji Falls, Event Garden, Children’s Gallery, Wild Grass Garden, Deer Ranch, Exploring Path, Forest Rest, and a water park. The slanted hillside which served as sledding slopes is now a complex cultural space with Buk-Seoul Art Center that houses a fantastic-looking observatory, performance hall, book café, gallery, restaurant, jumping fountain, and children’s playground.

Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

7.0Km 2024-05-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

7.0Km 2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

7.0Km 2024-04-18

#101, and #103, 19, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Dopgamjatang (돕감자탕)

7.0Km 2021-03-27

9, Achasan-ro 31-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-499-2838

It is a hidden restaurant near Konkuk University. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pork back-bone stew.

AORI RAMEN - Hongdae Branch(아오리의행방불명 홍대)

7.0Km 2021-04-15

76, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-3767

This is a cafe located in Namdong-gu, Incheon. The representative menu is coffee. Enjoy coffee and sandwiches together.

Tonymoly - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 홍대)

7.0Km 2024-04-23

1, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

7.0Km 2024-03-19

Hana building, 20-6, Wausan-ro, 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-333-1706

Located near Hongik University, Wondang Gamjatang specializes in gamjatang (pork backbone stew). Gamjatang is a thick and spicy soup made with pork backbone, potatoes, kimchi cabbage, ground perilla seeds, green onions, garlic, and other vegetables and seasonings. Customers have the option to rolled omelet, hot stone pot rice, and beef and rice soup. 7-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station, it is easily accessible.

Olive Young - Hongdae Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍대사거리점)

7.0Km 2024-06-26

140 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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