Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

4.7Km 2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

Olive Young - Sangwangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 상왕십리역)

4.7Km 2024-04-16

382, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Konkuk Univeristy Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 건대 타운)

4.7Km 2024-06-27

1F and 2F, 244, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Hoopcity Dongdaemun [Tax Refund Shop] (HOOPCITY 동대문)

4.7Km 2024-04-18

1F, 324, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Dopgamjatang (돕감자탕)

4.7Km 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.

Ttukseom Hangang Park Sledding Hill (한강공원 뚝섬 눈썰매장)

4.7Km 2023-11-02

139, Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-453-3028

Ttukseom Hangang Park Sledding Hill is comprised of large and small slopes as well as a snow hill, rides, smelt-fishing and other hands-on program venues.

Ttukseom Hangang Park (뚝섬한강공원)

4.7Km 2024-07-09

139 Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0521

Ttukseom Hangang Park was a famous resort site even before its rebirth as part of the greater Hangang Park. The park consists of various amenities: music fountains, a riverside square, a rose garden, playground, and a nature learning center.

The park boasts an exquisite cultural complex called Jabeolle (J-Bug), offering plenty of art and rest facilities as well as a magnificent view of the Hangang River. Conveniently located near Ttukseom Resort Station, Jabeolle houses a café, tea house, and gift shop, as well as exhibitions by media artists.

Ttukseom Hangang Park is open all year round and has a variety of attractions that change with each season. During the summer season, visitors can enjoy the thrill of windsurfing, waterskiing, and motor boating. During spring and fall, the park has a number of seasonal flower exhibitions. In winter, sledding and skating await.

In addition, the park offers facilities for X-Games, artificial rock climbing, cruise ships, a Saturday Flea Market, a nursing mothers’ rooms, and women's lounges, making the park a popular place for Seoul citizens.

Songkang Canoe School - Seoul branch (송강카누학교 서울분교)

4.7Km 2023-10-06

139, Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-33-461-1659

Songkang Canoe School has a variety of services and equipment that enables visitors to experience the joys of kayaking worry-free. Kayak lessons, rentals, tours and equipment storage services are available. Make new friends and enjoy the beauty of the Hangang River with a visit to the Gangnam Canoe Club.

Kayaking at the Songkang Canoe School is taught with a methodical system that aims at giving more people a safe and enjoyable kayaking experience, regardless of level. The club staff love nature and have a passion for paddle sports. Using a dynamic teaching approach, staff members see teaching paddle sports as their mission in life, not just a job. With a pleasant, supportive staff that is always in pursuit of new experiences, participants are sure to create their own adventures.

Ttukseom Hangang Park Outdoor Swimming Pool (한강시민공원 뚝섬수영장(실외))

4.7Km 2023-10-06

139, Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-452-5955

The public outdoor swimming pool at Ttukseom Hangang Park is a fun theme park in the middle of the city.

Mokcheon Jip (Encore Kalguksu) (목천집 (앵콜칼국수))

4.7Km 2017-01-25

69, Hyoryeong-ro 52-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-525-8418

Located nearby Seoul Art Center, Mokcheon Jip offers various kalguksu (noodle soups) like pat kalguksu (red bean noodle soup), and maesaengi kalguksu (noodle soup with seaweed).

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