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Songhyeon Green Plaza (열린송현 녹지광장)

Songhyeon Green Plaza (열린송현 녹지광장)

8.1Km    2025-06-17

Songhyeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Songhyeon Green Plaza, located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jongno, is a space for culture and rest. The site was formerly used as housing for Shiksan Bank during Japanese rule. After Korea’s liberation, it served as a residence for the US Embassy and military personnel. Later in 1997, it was returned to the Korean government but remained unused for years. In 2022, the ownership was transferred to the Korean House and Land Corporation and then to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, which redeveloped it into a green plaza and opened it to the public. Upon entering the plaza, visitors are greeted by a spacious lawn adorned with flowers during the blooming season. The plaza is connected to the nearby tourist attractions through shortcuts cutting through it, including Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House), Gwanghwamun Plaza, Insa-dong, and Bukchon Hanok Village.  

Bali Tourist Hotel (발리관광호텔)

8.1Km    2020-04-21

210, Pungseong-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-488-5911

Formerly known as LA Tourist Hotel, Bali Tourist Hotel is equipped with 50 rooms and the only tourist hotel in Gangdong-gu. Guests at the hotel may take advantage of the hotel's proximity to tourist sites and Dunchon Traditional Market.

Nike - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 문정)

Nike - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 문정)

8.1Km    2024-04-17

1F, 127, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Fine Art Gallery Art Link (갤러리 아트링크)

Fine Art Gallery Art Link (갤러리 아트링크)

8.1Km    2019-03-19

66-17, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-0738

Opened in March 2003, the Fine Art Gallery Art Link is a gallery that displays art pieces while creating an opportunity for patrons to meet the art and artists. The gallery also contributes to communication between modern art and people through online and offline channels.

Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원)

Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원)

8.1Km    2022-08-31

jiha 189, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-9598

Sejong-ro Park is located next to Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul. Inside the park, there are wooden benches and shaded areas where people can sit and relax. Also available are water fountains, a round outdoor stage, and various sculptures. The lunch crowd from the nearby office buildings often come to the park during weekdays. On the weekends, the park is also used as a venue for outdoor weddings.

Seoul's anthem and the poem "Bulnori" by Ju Yo-han are written on a memorial stone that can be found inside the park.

Moguchon Sutbulgalbi (목우촌숯불갈비)

Moguchon Sutbulgalbi (목우촌숯불갈비)

8.1Km    2021-03-18

49-1, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-2867

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. A restaurant serving charcoal-grilled meat. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled boneless beef ribs.

Obaltan - Songpa Branch (오발탄 송파)

Obaltan - Songpa Branch (오발탄 송파)

8.1Km    2021-03-29

206, Wiryeseong-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-404-0090

This is a house where you can eat charcoal-grilled Daechang (roasted intestine meat). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled beef large intestine.

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

8.1Km    2025-03-29

10, Dongnam-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-400-1633

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is a large shopping district containing over 200 brand-name discount stores. The street is T-shaped, with a 1-kilometer-long main street connected to a 400-meter-long alley, and the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center located at the center. For shoppers’ convenience, there is a public parking lot (if visitors purchase goods at Rodeo Street, they can park here for free) and a parking lot for foreign tourists only (free of charge). Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is one of Korea’s major shopping streets with customers ranging from teenagers to adults, since discount stores stocking sports wear, casual wear, shoes, men’s and ladies’ suits, and golf wear are all located on this street. Moreover, this is a great place to find deals on famous brands, at prices lower than at a department store. On some items you can get discounts of up to 70-80%.

Since most of the goods are stock from previous seasons, it might be better to purchase the more classic styles rather than the trendy fashions. In some cases, the goods might have been slightly crumpled or stained during the transfer from warehouse storage, but taking them to the dry-cleaners should fix most problems. However you should be careful when looking at the sewing quality, and check for missing buttons.

One more thing to bear in mind is the shopping season. Even discount stores have periods when stock runs low. The best time to shop is immediately after the stores in Rodeo Street restock their merchandise. This is done at about the same time as department stores. There is also an enormous variety of goods to choose from during the Rodeo Festivals in May and September. The purchased goods are exchangeable but non-refundable, so check the quality of the products carefully before purchasing.

In addition, Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street has a wide selection of restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are a number of pizza places, coffee shops, and food courts, as well as internet cafes and game rooms in the alleys behind the stores. Visitors can also relax in the surrounding parks. There’s a park with a 600-year-old zelkova tree right behind the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center. Munjeong Rodeo Street is not just a shopping district; it’s a cultural area. The ‘Munjeong-dong Cultural Festival’ takes place every year in May, and the ‘Munjeong-dong Rodeo Festival’ takes place in May every other year. During these festivals, visitors can watch traditional Korean performances, traditional wedding ceremonies, international fashion parades, hip-hop dancing, and more. A charity sale is held on weekends and national holidays on the open-air stage of the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center, and merchandise is sold for even bigger discounts.

Eunnamu (은나무)

Eunnamu (은나무)

8.1Km    2020-05-09

72, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-2867

Eunnamu specializes in accessories, focusing on the beauty of simple nature and natural lines. It applies traditional Korean patterns to its accessories. The main materials used are sterling silver and quality gemstones. Because every product goes through the delicate hands of artists, it boasts unique designs and touches not easily seen in other products.