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Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival (한성백제문화제)

Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival (한성백제문화제)

6.7Km    33446     2023-09-07

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2800

The Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival celebrates the history and culture of the Hanseong era of the Baekje dynasty when their capital was in Seoul. The festival is held around the Mongchontoseong Fortress area, known to be a remnant of the Baekje capital. The festival features various folk performances, musicals, family concerts, food, and more.

KSPO Dome (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) (올림픽공원체조경기장)

6.7Km    0     2023-10-30

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

The KSPO Dome was the arena built for gymnastic events during the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics, but has been remodeled to host concerts, including for many K-pop stars and international pop stars. The dome can also serve as venue to a range of other events, including showcases, exhibitions, and business events. It is accessible via public transit using Olympic Park Station on Seoul Subway Lines 5 and 9.

Woori Art Hall (우리금융아트홀)

Woori Art Hall (우리금융아트홀)

6.7Km    24732     2023-10-30

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Woori Art Hall is a cultural art space located within Olympic Park, opened in November 2009 after a two-year renovation project from the previous Yeokdo Stadium. The 1,184-seat hall is primarily for musicals, but can also host a range of performances including plays, dance, classical, and modern music.

Bangsan Market (방산시장)

Bangsan Market (방산시장)

6.7Km    2     2023-12-27

18-1 Eulji-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

This market is famous for bakery products, cooking utensils, and packaging supplies. If you want special shopping rather than general souvenir shopping, visit here. You can also choose scented candles or diffuser materials that remind you of your visit to Korea. Perfume and scented candle materials are mainly in Building A. It also has the advantage of being close to Dongdaemun, Myeongdong, and Euljiro, and has many good restaurants.

Olive Young - Sadang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 사당)

Olive Young - Sadang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 사당)

6.7Km    0     2024-04-22

29, Dongjak-daero, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Angyeong Seonsaengnim - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경선생님 종로)

Angyeong Seonsaengnim - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경선생님 종로)

6.7Km    0     2024-04-18

1F, 393-1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Hanju Kitchen System [Tax Refund Shop] (한주주방아울렛)

Hanju Kitchen System [Tax Refund Shop] (한주주방아울렛)

6.7Km    0     2024-04-22

932, Yangjae-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목)

Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목)

6.7Km    57379     2024-03-04

37-7, Jongno 5(o)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

Located near the Dongdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley gets its name from the restaurants serving dak hanmari (whole chicken soup) that line the alley. Dak hanmari (whole chicken soup), literally “one whole chicken” in Korean, is a dish where a whole chicken is boiled in a soup and served with the alley’s special sauce. After the diners eat the meat, the broth is used to make kalguksu (noodle soup). Because the area is home to large-scale apparel and fashion material markets of the Dongdaemun Market, the district is always lively and bustling.

Achasan Sunrise Festival (아차산 해맞이)

Achasan Sunrise Festival (아차산 해맞이)

6.7Km    25286     2020-02-13

127, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-450-7584

Achasan Mountain offers a great view of the sunrise in Seoul, preventing the need to travel all the way to the East Sea to enjoy this beautiful sight. Achasan Mountain is a popular spot to watch the sunrise as it is easily accessible using public transportation and takes only about 15 minutes to hike up to the viewing spot. Hikers and non-hikers alike gather on New Year's Day to greet the sun as the hiking trail consists of well-managed, gradual slopes.

The annual Achasan Sunrise Event first began on January 1, 2000 as the first sunrise event in Seoul and has now beocome one of the most representative events of Seoul, welcoming more than 40,000 visitors every year with cultural performances and other events that wish a prosperous and hopeful new year.

Namsan Cable Car (남산 케이블카)

Namsan Cable Car (남산 케이블카)

6.7Km    243871     2023-10-26

83, Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2403

Namsan Cable Car provides a panoramic view of downtown Seoul. The cable car has been in operation for over 40 years, taking tourists and residents alike to Namsan Seoul Tower, one of the most representative tourist attractions in the city.