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Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)

Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)

6.0Km    2023-12-22

283, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-724-0243

Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, built in 1396, was the city fortress wall that protected the capital city Seoul for over 600 years. The fortress wall was built along the terrains and although it became partially damaged during the modernization process, its original form remains well to this day, making it a cultural heritage that coexists with the modern city. The Seoul City Wall Museum, located in Heungjinjimun Park, is a museum containing the history and culture of city wall from the Joseon dynasty to the present. It is a cultural space with a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, city wall information center, and study room.

Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

6.0Km    2022-12-21

99, Maeheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-575-3895

Maeheon Citizen's Forest, located near Yangjae Tollgate, was created in anticipation of the Seoul Asian Games in 1986 and the 24th Olympic Games in 1988. The forest provides a scenic habitat for 94,800 trees of 43 different species including pine, zelkova, purple bloom maple, horse chestnut, and nut pine. These trees are rarely seen in cities and the park is a popular date spot for couples. In the fall, the trees in the park bear an abundance of persimmons and quinces.

Amenities and facilities include an outdoor wedding hall, walking course, basketball court, volleyball court (also used for foot volleyball), tennis court, barefoot walking path, and outdoor workout equipment. Memorial sites and monuments like the memorial of Patriot Yun Bong-Gil can also be found scattered throughout the park grounds.

Le pain (르빵)

Le pain (르빵)

6.0Km    2021-03-29

12, Baekjegobun-ro 41-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8973-7004

It is a bakery famous for its strawberry whipped cream cake. The best menu at this restaurant is bread. This cafe is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

GS25 - Junggu Toegye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25중구퇴계점)

6.0Km    2024-06-27

180, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Chorokbaguni (초록바구니)

Chorokbaguni (초록바구니)

6.0Km    2021-03-19

9-18, Ichon-ro 84-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-3421

This is a Korean cuisine located in Ichon-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is Korean table d''hote. A hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hôte) course meal menu specialty restaurant.

CheongKwanJang - Seonghaengdang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 성행당)

CheongKwanJang - Seonghaengdang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 성행당)

6.1Km    2024-04-18

1F, 465, Gosanja-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Bangsan Wholesale Market (방산 종합시장)

Bangsan Wholesale Market (방산 종합시장)

6.1Km    2024-10-30

20, Dongho-ro 37-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2268-6691

Bangsan Market is a wholesale market with approximately 250 stores that sells packaging and promotional materials. The market was popular with patissiers in the past and is currently more famous for being a bakery street.

Subaru (스바루)

Subaru (스바루)

6.1Km    2017-02-01

7, Bangbae-ro 42-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-596-4882

Subaru is operated by a chef who lived in Japan and was attracted by Japanese-style soba. He serves tasty soba based on his experience in a modest restaurant.

Cheonggye 5-ga Bag Wholesale Shopping Center / Cheong'o Bag Shopping Center (청계5가 가방도매상가 / 청오가방상가)

Cheonggye 5-ga Bag Wholesale Shopping Center / Cheong'o Bag Shopping Center (청계5가 가방도매상가 / 청오가방상가)

6.1Km    2024-03-18

229 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Cheonggye 5-ga Bag Wholesale Shopping Center is a place where you can purchase various types of bags at affordable prices. They offer a diverse range of items including handbags, briefcases, suitcases, and school bags. Selling unique models produced directly from their own factory, the prices are reasonable, and the quality is excellent. The shopping center also houses wholesale stores for clothing and bag accessories.

Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi (충무로 쭈꾸미 불고기)

6.1Km    2024-03-11

11, Toegye-ro 31-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-0803

Opened in 1976, Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi is Michelin-starred restaurant. Their signature dish is jjukkumi (webfoot octopus), which is marinated in hot seasoning using traditional know-how. Grilled over charcoal with pen shells, it offers a perfect dish. The spicy and sweet jjukkumi goes well with the bean sprout soup. When you're done eating, fry up some rice and enjoy a delicious meal.