2.9Km 2024-06-27
62, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
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2.9Km 2024-04-18
45, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
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3.0Km 2020-03-30
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.
3.0Km 2024-04-22
31, Dobong-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
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3.1Km 2021-03-30
32, Nohae-ro 60-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-998-5468
This restaurant is famous for its dishes of wild vegetables, Deodeok and roots of balloon flowers.
Grilled sliced pork comes with Table d’hote of assorted wild vegetables and grilled Deodeok, and is also very tasty. Water kimchi made from mineral water is deliciously spicy as well.
*Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government
3.1Km 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.
3.2Km 2024-03-20
Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
Samgaksan Mountain is a mountain situated on the northern outskirts of Seoul, resembling a folding screen. Its name, meaning triangular mountain, is derived from the presence of three high peaks: Baegundae Peak, Insubong Peak, and Mangyeongdae Overlook. The highest peak, Baegundae Peak, offers a panoramic view of Seoul from its summit, featuring a spacious rock surface where many visitors can sit. Positioned behind Gyeongbokgung Palace, the palace of the Joseon dynasty, Samgaksan Mountain is visible from the rear of the Cheong Wa Dae.
3.2Km 2019-03-19
173, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
Dream
Forest Art Center, located in Gangbuk, Seoul, is operated by the Sejong Center
for the Performing Arts. Composed of two performance venues (Performance
Hall and Concert Hall), alongside with Sang Sang Tok Tok Art Gallery and Dream
Gallery, there are also a Chinese restaurant, cafe and an observatory deck available
for all visitors to enjoy.