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Bongsanok (봉산옥)

4.5 Km    55     2024-03-25

5-6 Banpo-daero 8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-525-2282

Bongsanok, located near the Seoul Arts Center, specializes in manduguk (mandu soup), known for its signature spicy twist with a generous sprinkling of chili pepper powder. The restaurant’s celebrated manduguk features Hwanghae-do-style mandu, stuffed with a savory blend of minced meat, kimchi cabbage, bean sprouts, and chives, all served in a rich beef brisket broth that has been meticulously boiled for twelve hours.

Seorae Village (서래마을)

4.5 Km    97706     2022-12-16

Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2155-6220

Seorae Village is located in between Banpo 4-dong and Bangbaebon-dong in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Seorae Village took its form as a French neighborhood when French residents moved to the area after Ecole Francaise de Seoul, a school for French residents in Korea, was established here in 1985. According to 2008 census, about half of the total 1,000 French citizens residing in Korea were registered to be living in Seorae Village. The area naturally took shape as a global neighborhood as many international residents settled at Seorae Village much thanks to the strong presence of French residents. In addition to its convenient location near the central district area as well as Gangnam area and Hangang River Park, Seorae Village serves as a pleasant environment space for all.

Many shops and restaurants in Seorae Village are small in size and rather charming, resembling those in Europe. A bakery that makes traditional French baguettes using ingredients directly imported from France can be found here. In recent years, Seorae Village has undergone several changes, gaining much attention as one of the most modern and fanciest regions found in Seoul.

Blue Square (블루스퀘어)

Blue Square (블루스퀘어)

4.5 Km    65227     2024-03-05

294, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-1544-1591

Blue Square is a multipurpose performance venue located in Hannam-dong. It includes Shinhan Card Hall, a performance hall dedicated to musicals with 1,776 seats, and Mastercard Hall, a multipurpose performance hall with 1,400 seats. Blue Square also includes the Book Park, which has a collection of nearly 75,000 books, and a café with a terrace that looks toward the Namsan Mountain. Many visitors come to the Blue Square to see its collection of popular musicals and other performances.

Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain (반포대교 달빛무지개분수)

4.5 Km    544099     2024-05-17

350, Dongjak-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0578

The Rainbow Fountain plunges 20 meters into the water on both side of Banpo Bridge over the Han River. When the sun goes down, 200 lights illuminate the fountain as it sends out dancing, rainbow-colored jets of water in the air in synchronization with music. The fountain boasts spectacular views from the hills, the Hangang River observation deck, and the moon-shaped Moonlight Square. Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain operates every day from April to October, four to six times a day for 20 minutes. 

Banpo Hangang Park (반포한강공원)

4.5 Km    95019     2022-12-16

40, Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0541

Banpo Hangang Park is located on the southern side of the river centering on Banpo Bridge (Jamsu Bridge) between Hamnam Bridge (upstream) and Dongjak Bridge (downstream). The Rainbow Fountain built on both sides of Banpo Bridge was registered in The Guinness Book of Records in 2008 as the longest bridge fountain in the world with a total length of 1,140 meters. At night, over 200 lights create a fantastic view of a beautiful rainbow.

In addition, the park is equipped with sports facilities including bubble playground, in-line skating track, soccer field, and basketball court. You may also enjoy the gorgeous view of Hangang River and skyscrapers on the riverside from Gureum and Noeul cafes, lookout places located on the southernmost part of Dongjak Bridge.

Seoraeseom Island which connects from Banpo Hangang River Park is an artificially created island to provide a leisure space for Seoul urbanites. Every spring, the place is flooded with waves of canola flowers and people to enjoy picnic and spring events like ‘Searaeseom Butterfly, Canola Flower Festival’.

Your joyful experience in the park doesn’t end here - there are more things to see and enjoy including a nature experience field, boat quay, bike lane, and picnic spots.

Banpo Seoraeseom Island (반포 서래섬)

Banpo Seoraeseom Island (반포 서래섬)

4.5 Km    19795     2018-02-02

40, Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Banpo Seoraeseom Island is an artificial island built in the mid-1980s. Located in Banpo-jigu District by the Hangang riverside, the island is connected to Hangang Banpo Park by three bridges. The island features weeping willows along the edges, as well as a migratory bird habitat, flower garden, water ski site, and more.

Duphare (듀파르)

Duphare (듀파르)

4.5 Km    303     2021-07-28

244, Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3474-3006

It is a store specializing in homemade cakes and pour-over coffee. This restaurant's signature menu is hand drip coffee. This cafe is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Usmania (우스마니아)

Usmania (우스마니아)

4.6 Km    8911     2017-10-10

34, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-7155

Usmania is a Pakistani restaurant located in Itaewon. The restaurant imports all its ingredients from Pakistan (except for its meats and vegetables) in order to make the dishes as authentic as possible. Dishes are cooked in a tandoor, a clay oven used in just about every household in Pakistan.

Ben's Cookies Itaewon(벤스쿠키 이태원)

4.6 Km    6140     2021-01-08

203 Itaewon-ro Yongsan-gu Seoul
+82-2-556-3275

It is a store specializing in British handmade cookies directly baked every day. This restaurant's signature menu is cookies. This cafe is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Yangjaecheon Stream Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival (양재천 벚꽃 등(燈) 축제)

Yangjaecheon Stream Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival (양재천 벚꽃 등(燈) 축제)

4.6 Km    6490     2024-04-23

Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2155-8607

The Yangjaecheon Stream Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival is held along Yangjaecheon Stream as it flows through Seocho-gu, Seoul. The festival is one of Seoul's three major cherry blossom festivals held each spring, and includes musical performances, food trucks, and fun activities in addition to the beautiful main highlights of the cherry blossoms and lanterns.