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Seoul Forest (서울숲)

Seoul Forest (서울숲)

3.9Km    236793     2024-07-22

273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-460-2905

Seoul Forest is a city park opened on June 18, 2005 in what was originally a water treatment facility. Consisting of four themed parks spread over approximately 595,000 ㎡ of land, Seoul Forest is an eco-friendly zone appreciated not only by the people of the city but also those visiting Seoul.

Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

3.9Km    18131     2022-12-21

99, Maeheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-575-3895

Maeheon Citizen's Forest, located near Yangjae Tollgate, was created in anticipation of the Seoul Asian Games in 1986 and the 24th Olympic Games in 1988. The forest provides a scenic habitat for 94,800 trees of 43 different species including pine, zelkova, purple bloom maple, horse chestnut, and nut pine. These trees are rarely seen in cities and the park is a popular date spot for couples. In the fall, the trees in the park bear an abundance of persimmons and quinces.

Amenities and facilities include an outdoor wedding hall, walking course, basketball court, volleyball court (also used for foot volleyball), tennis court, barefoot walking path, and outdoor workout equipment. Memorial sites and monuments like the memorial of Patriot Yun Bong-Gil can also be found scattered throughout the park grounds.

Yuul Yie - Seongsu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (율이에 성수)

Yuul Yie - Seongsu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (율이에 성수)

3.9Km    0     2024-04-23

12, Seongsui-ro 12-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Lamiche Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (라미체성형외과)

Lamiche Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (라미체성형외과)

4.0Km    0     2024-06-26

14, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Tune [Tax Refund Shop] (튠)

Tune [Tax Refund Shop] (튠)

4.0Km    0     2024-06-27

3, Seongsui-ro 7ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

4.0Km    9445     2023-10-23

63, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Understand Avenue is an innovative startup platform that nurtures and builds the dreams of young entrepreneurs. It helps the talents of tomorrow work on things they want, are good at, and contribute to society through a full support process, from training to market testing, financial and investment support, and distribution and logistics support. Visitors can come to this place for socially-conscious select shops and products.
The platform also hosts pop-up stores and photography exhibitions on K-pop stars. One can also find retro-style merch beloved by the younger generations. There are plenty of things to see and splurge on, from mini figurines and key rings that capture one’s “faves” to retro and kitschy exhibitions and items inspired by the ‘70s and ‘80s. All pop-up stores and exhibitions require reservation (online reservation or on-site reservation).

Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)

4.0Km    76402     2022-12-16

2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-1300

The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, Concert Hall, Art Gallery, Calligraphy Museum, Art Material Hall, and an outdoor stage. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions all in one site.

The Opera House and Concert Hall consist of a total of five performance halls offering an average of 800 performances ever year, whereas the Art Gallery and Calligraphy Museum has seven exhibition halls providing various exhibitions throughout the year. The outdoor stage also provides various genres of performances all year round.

Zero Complex (제로 컴플렉스)

4.0Km    0     2017-02-16

113, Donggwang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Equipped with culinary skills learned in France, Chef Lee Choong-hu presents sensual cuisines of his own design at Zero Complex. Seasonal ingredients are used to prepare menus that change on a monthly basis.

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

4.0Km    27702     2021-06-01

111, Baumoe-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3460-5300

Located at the foot of Umyeonsan Mountain in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Gwanmunsa Temple had its ground-breaking ceremony in 1993 and construction was completed in October 1998.

The temple site has a total area of 22,148.76 ㎡ with seven ground levels and four basement levels. The temple was constructed with a mixture of modern and traditional Buddhist architectural designs. Inside the temple, cutting-edge facilities are used for various cultural events, conferences, and sacred ceremonies.

Neighbored by Cheonggyesan Mountain, Umyeonsan Mountain, and Yangjaecheon Stream, the temple is located near many natural spots visitors can enjoy. In particular, Umyeonsan Mountain (alt. 293 m), where Gwanmunsa Temple is located, gets its name for its shape resembling a cow lying down. Designated as a city park and managed by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Umyeonsan Mountain has several valleys with clear spring waters and a dense forest inhabited by diverse animals and plants.

Sohojung - Yangjae Branch (소호정 양재)

Sohojung - Yangjae Branch (소호정 양재)

4.0Km    53     2021-03-29

27, Nonhyeon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-579-7282

It has been featured in many TV programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is Andong noodle.