Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

9.5Km 2023-03-13

120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-3007

Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Queen Jinseong’s reign), Monk Doseon founded it at the ground of Yeonhui Palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, and later in 1748 (the 24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.

“Yeongsanjae,” one of the Buddhist rituals and also a National Intangible Cultural Property, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summertime, Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival takes place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism.

Nature Collection - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 신촌)

9.5Km 2024-04-18

14, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Sinchon Sisters Hostel (신촌 시스터즈)

9.5Km 2024-12-23

24 , Baekbeom-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4354-1613

Sinchon Sisters is a friendly guesthouse in Mapo-gu, Seoul, that caters for young travelers. Rooms are for two, three or four people, and each room has its own bathroom. There is no separate dining area, but you can bring food into your room and there’s a microwave for visitors’ use. Washing machines and dryers are also provided (payment needed). Transport is convenient: Sinchon Station and Sogang University Station are a 5 minutes’ walk away, and there are bus stops nearby - including for the airport express bus service. The Hongdae, Hapjeong, Mangwon, and Sangsu areas are all nearby.

Canceled: Sinchon Water Gun Festival (신촌물총축제)

9.5Km 2022-09-20

18-63, Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-70-8670-2182

Sinchon Water Gun Festival started as a fun festival in Sinchon. Visitors can enjoy fun activities reflecting unique ideas, various artists' participation, and local features to cool off from the summer heat. People of all ages and all nations gather to join in this fun festival through the simple water gun.

EW Spao - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 스파오 신촌)

9.5Km 2024-04-22

94, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Jinjungsung Optical - Emart Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경진정성이마트신촌점)

9.5Km 2024-06-26

94, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Sinchon Dain Dental Hospital (신촌다인치과병원)

9.5Km 2025-07-29

(10th-11th Floors, Grand Plaza), 94 Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Our main dental hospital, spanning approximately 1,740 square meters, is conveniently located near Sinchon Station, just a 40-minute drive from both Gimpo International Airport and Incheon International Airport, making it easily accessible for international patients. We are staffed by around 60 specialized medical professionals and equipped with the latest technology, including an in-house laboratory for fast and precise dental work. Our team includes nine expert directors in orthodontics, prosthodontics, conservative dentistry, oral surgery, and periodontology, ensuring comprehensive and systematic care in each specialty. We offer a wide range of advanced procedures for our international patients, including implants, complex extractions, orthodontics, periodontal treatment, and prosthetic care, as well as high-quality neurological and aesthetic treatments.

Sinchon World Youth Festival (신촌글로벌대학문화축제)

9.5Km 2024-07-25

Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-330-6714

The Sinchon World Youth Festival celebrates the identity of global university culture and is a representative festival in the Seodaemun District. The festival features a range of programs and events where visitors can feel the youthful vibe.

Yeonnam Seosikdang (연남서식당)

9.5Km 2021-03-24

32, Baekbeom-ro, 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-716-2520

It’s a standing rib restaurant. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Cheongun Literature Library (청운문학도서관)

9.6Km 2023-08-16

40 , Jahamun-ro 36-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Cheongun Literature Library is located at the foot of Inwangsan Mountain and can be reached by following the mountain's walking trail starting from Changuimun Gate along the fortress wall. This public hanok library is designed in consideration of the sloped topography and the natural scenery of Inwangsan Mountain. The library consists of two floors: an underground floor and a ground floor. While the ground floor is designed as a traditional hanok, the underground floor is made of concrete to support the hanok building and the spacious outdoor yard. By implementing the natural slope in the library's design, the underground southern entrance is exposed, allowing sunlight to enter. The underground floor features a wide collection of books while the ground floor serves as a place for reading. The natural environment surrounding the library adds to the hanok building's traditional and peaceful charms.

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