Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

1.4 Km 18131 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.

Yangjae Art Salon (양재 아트 살롱)

1.6 Km 0 2024-04-24

Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6952-6260

Yangjae Art Salon is an artists market that takes place on Saturdays in spring between Yangjaecheon Streamside Stage and Yeongdong1gyo Bridge. Local artists, residents, and visitors alike come together to make this event special, with busking performances, handmade items for sale, and more.

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

1.6 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.

Gwacheon Chusa Museum (추사박물관(과천))

1.9 Km 3957 2023-07-14

78, Chusa-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-2150-3650

Gwacheon was where Chusa Gim Jeong-hui immersed himself in studies and arts to ignite his final artistic spirit in the twilight of his life. The city of Gwacheon opened Chusa Museum in order to promulgate the essence of the learning and arts that Chusa flowered. The museum features the life exhibit of Chusa, an art and science exhibit, a planned exhibit hall, an experience room, lounges, a museum shop and an education room for thoroughly researching, exhibiting and experiencing Chusa.

Black Yak - Yangjae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 양재)

2.0 Km 0 2024-04-18

201, Baumoe-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Cheonggyesan Gondeurejip (청계산곤드레집)

2.2 Km 133 2021-03-19

1, Cheongnyongmaeul, 1-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-574-4542

This is a Korean cuisine located in Cheonggyesan Mountain, Seoul. A restaurant specializing in bibimbap. The best menu at this restaurant is thistle rice.

Cozynest - Dogok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (코지네스트 도곡)

2.3 Km 0 2024-04-18

148, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Brian's Coffee (브라이언스커피)

2.4 Km 0 2024-02-15

1F-2F, 46 Nonhyeon-ro 26-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Situated near Yangjaecheon, Brian's Coffee is a café designed to delight all five senses, gaining recognition for its exquisite coffee and desserts. Their standout offering is the coffee Molatte, a unique blend featuring organic molasses topped with whipped cream. Additionally, the café presents a selection of traditional French desserts, including canelé, scones, financiers, and butter bars, each meticulously prepared to offer a genuine taste of France.

Cheonggyesan Mountain (청계산)

2.4 Km 77752 2024-03-20

Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-2155-6870

Standing at 618 meters above sea level, Cheonggyesan Mountain boarders the area of Yangjae-dong, Seoul and Gwacheon-si, Seongnam-si, and Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do. From the top, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Seoul's city center and Gyeonggi-do. The mountain is well-maintained with various hiking trails, making it easy to climb even for beginners. In the fall, the mountain is known for its stunning fall foliage, attracting numerous visitors.

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

2.4 Km 27702 2021-06-01

111, Baumoe-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3460-5300

Located at the foot of Umyeonsan Mountain in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Gwanmunsa Temple had its ground-breaking ceremony in 1993 and construction was completed in October 1998.

The temple site has a total area of 22,148.76 ㎡ with seven ground levels and four basement levels. The temple was constructed with a mixture of modern and traditional Buddhist architectural designs. Inside the temple, cutting-edge facilities are used for various cultural events, conferences, and sacred ceremonies.

Neighbored by Cheonggyesan Mountain, Umyeonsan Mountain, and Yangjaecheon Stream, the temple is located near many natural spots visitors can enjoy. In particular, Umyeonsan Mountain (alt. 293 m), where Gwanmunsa Temple is located, gets its name for its shape resembling a cow lying down. Designated as a city park and managed by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Umyeonsan Mountain has several valleys with clear spring waters and a dense forest inhabited by diverse animals and plants.

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