Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

10.5Km 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.

Olive Young - Gwangheungchang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광흥창역점)

10.6Km 2024-06-26

1F, 75-16, Seogang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Sinchon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 신촌역)

10.6Km 2024-04-22

78, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Gildong Ecological Park (길동생태공원)

10.6Km 2021-10-23

1291, Cheonho-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-489-2770

Gildong Ecological Park was founded by the Seoul government by restoring the wetland on the side of Cheonho-daero. The park maintains and preserves a wide range of flora and fauna in their natural habitats, allowing park visitors to observe plants, animals and insects in a natural ecosystem, and to learn about the importance of nature conservation.

The 80,683 ㎡ park is divided into a wetland zone, forest zone, and grassland zone. Amenities include an outdoor classroom, outdoor exhibition space, observation deck, pergolas, and more. The bird observation platform in particular is a great way to birdwatch in the urban landscape.

Lush Korea - Sillim Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 신림점)

10.6Km 2024-04-19

330, Sillim-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Mia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 미아)

10.6Km 2024-04-22

17, Dobong-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sillim Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신림점)

10.6Km 2024-06-27

353, Sillim-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Yonsei University (연세대학교)

10.6Km 2023-07-04

50, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-1599-1885

Yonsei University, which opened in 1885, is a prestigious university that boasts a beautiful campus. In particular, it is famous for its wooden trails, antique buildings covered with ivy, and Cheongsongdae Forest, a popular dating spot among couples. Yonsei University also has a Korean language institute for foreigners interested in learning Korean.

Olive Young - Hanam Gamil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 하남감일점)

10.6Km 2024-06-26

#115~#117, 61, Sinusil-ro, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Lens Me - Sillim Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈미 신림)

10.7Km 2024-04-22

323, Sillim-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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