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Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park (여의도샛강생태공원)

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park (여의도샛강생태공원)

10.3Km    2021-06-14

48, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0570

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park in central Seoul was the first ecological park in Korea, opened on September 25, 1997. It houses a wide variety of flora and fauna, including kestrels (Natural Monument No. 323), herons, and minnows. There is a 6 kilometer-long promenade that crosses the park, and information signs explaining various flower and plant species throughout the park.

Bonghwasan Mountain - Seoul (봉화산 (서울))

Bonghwasan Mountain - Seoul (봉화산 (서울))

10.3Km    2022-09-14

Sinnae-ro 21-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2094-2353

Bonghwasan Mountain (alt. 160 meters) in Jungnang-gu, Seoul offers scenic views of Buramsan, Dobongsan, and Namsan mountains. From the mountain, hikers can even see as far as the Yangju area of Gyeonggi-do Province to the north. Officially designated a “neighborhood park” in July 1977, Bonghwasan Mountain has a variety of convenience facilities, not least of which is the beacon tower of Achasan Bongsudae (remolded in 1994) perched on the mountain summit. Also near the summit is Sansingak Shrine, which is the site of the annual Bonghwasan Dodanggut (Intangible Cultural Property of Seoul), a shamanistic rite performed on the third day of the third lunar month.

G-line Book Street (경의선책거리)

10.3Km    2024-03-19

35 Wausan-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3153-8353

G-line Book Street spans approximately 250 meters from Exit 6 of Hongik University Station to Wau Bridge, where the old train tracks remain intact. It serves as a prominent cultural hotspot in Hongik University, housing various bookstores and cultural spaces selling books on diverse topics. Independent bookstores, children's bookstores, specialty bookshops, and art galleries converge in this area, offering a rich tapestry of literary experiences.

Tailor Coffee (테일러커피)

Tailor Coffee (테일러커피)

10.3Km    2017-01-10

46, Wausan-ro 33-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Tailor Coffee is a coffee shop favored by many coffee lovers. The shop roasts coffee beans on their own and holds great pride in their coffee. Their commitment towards coffee is also found on their menu as they offer limited options for beverages besides coffee.

Stylenanda - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스타일난다 홍대)

Stylenanda - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스타일난다 홍대)

10.3Km    2024-04-17

23, Wausan-ro 29da-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Jungin Myeonok Main Store (정인면옥 본점)

Jungin Myeonok Main Store (정인면옥 본점)

10.3Km    2024-03-15

1F, 10 Gukhoe-daero 76-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2683-2615

Jungin Myeonok, situated near Yeouido Hangang Park, is a culinary destination specializing in Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). The restaurant offers two types of naengmyeon: the traditional Pyeongyang naengmyeon, which combines buckwheat with starch for a chewier texture, and sunmyeon, crafted purely from buckwheat. Both varieties are served in a deep, flavorful meat broth, complemented by the springy texture of the noodles, providing an authentic and satisfying dining experience.

Olive Young - Changcheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 창천)

Olive Young - Changcheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 창천)

10.3Km    2024-04-18

17, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Real Escape Challenge (리얼 이스케이프 챌린지)

Real Escape Challenge (리얼 이스케이프 챌린지)

10.3Km    2024-10-30

21, Wausan-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Thrilling Escape Café
Depending on the theme, you can enjoy a thrill-based game where you have to escape from a room within a time limit. Celebrities such as Lovelyz Mijoo also enjoy visiting. The theme changes periodically and each room is marked in English, and a guide service for foreigners is also provided. It is 100% reservation-based.

Ceramic Cafe JOOL(도자기카페 줄)

Ceramic Cafe JOOL(도자기카페 줄)

10.3Km    2024-10-22

11, Sinchon-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'24/365 with BLACKPINK' filming location
This is the studio where JISOO and ROSÉ visited and made pottery in BLACKPINK's exclusive reality content '24/365 with BLACKPINK'. Through the one-day class, you can draw a picture on a mug or make your own pottery by hand. If you follow the teacher's class and pay attention, you will feel great fun even if you are clumsy. Just touching the moist clay dough has the effect of relieving daily stress. Classes require reservations.

LikeU [Korea Quality]라이크유[한국관광 품질인증]

LikeU [Korea Quality]라이크유[한국관광 품질인증]

10.3Km    2023-05-23

53, Wausan-ro 35-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4244-0608

LikeU Guesthouse is adjacent to Exit 7 of Hongik University Subway Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Guestrooms have a washing machine, cable TV, table, and chair, and there’s a microwave, induction hob and refrigerator in the kitchen. The owner lives in the same building, so you can borrow items you need during your stay. Free parking is available. The guesthouse is on the 5th floor, and there is no elevator.