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Seoul Forest (서울숲)

3.7Km    2024-10-29

273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-460-2905

Seoul Forest is a city park opened on June 18, 2005 in what was originally a water treatment facility. Consisting of four themed parks spread over approximately 595,000 ㎡ of land, Seoul Forest is an eco-friendly zone appreciated not only by the people of the city but also those visiting Seoul.

Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

3.7Km    2023-10-23

63, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Understand Avenue is an innovative startup platform that nurtures and builds the dreams of young entrepreneurs. It helps the talents of tomorrow work on things they want, are good at, and contribute to society through a full support process, from training to market testing, financial and investment support, and distribution and logistics support. Visitors can come to this place for socially-conscious select shops and products.
The platform also hosts pop-up stores and photography exhibitions on K-pop stars. One can also find retro-style merch beloved by the younger generations. There are plenty of things to see and splurge on, from mini figurines and key rings that capture one’s “faves” to retro and kitschy exhibitions and items inspired by the ‘70s and ‘80s. All pop-up stores and exhibitions require reservation (online reservation or on-site reservation).

ROYAL INDIAN RESTAURANT (로얄인디안)

ROYAL INDIAN RESTAURANT (로얄인디안)

3.7Km    2021-03-29

42, Dongil-ro 22-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-466-8809

This is where a local Mexican chef personally does the cooking. This Indian (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is curry.

Seongsu-dong Handmade Shoes Street (성수동 수제화거리)

3.7Km    2023-02-01

15, Yeonmujang 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Handmade shoe manufacturers began to gather in the 1970s to form a street and make history. Today, there are some 350 handmade shoe manufacturers, 100 intermediate processing and raw materials companies, and new cafes with unique vibes opening up one after another. Thanks to its vintage appeal, many people visit on dates and to take cool photos.

Chickpeace Seongsu Branch (칙피스 성수점)

Chickpeace Seongsu Branch (칙피스 성수점)

3.8Km    2024-01-05

9-16 Yeonmujang 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Chickpeace is located near Exit 4 of Seongsu Station on Seoul Metro Line 2. The restaurant also has a parking lot for customers with vehicles. Chickpeace is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern salad restaurant that features hummus, falafel, shakshuka, and pita. This restaurant is located next to Shoe Theme Park in Seongsu-dong and is spacious and clean. There are a variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menu items: vegan salad, avocado salad, grilled shrimp rice, salmon steak rice, vegan pita bowl set, chicken shakshuka, and more. Seoul Forest is nearby, so visitors can take a stroll after their meal. Moreover, there are many tourist attractions nearby that are worth a visit such as Seongsu-dong Cafe Street, Seongsu Handmade Shoes Street, Ttukseom Recreation Area, and more.

Olive Young - Seongdong Seongsu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 성동성수)

Olive Young - Seongdong Seongsu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 성동성수)

3.8Km    2024-04-17

#101, and #102, 47, Seongsuil-ro 6-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Himart - Konkuk Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 건국대점)

3.8Km    2024-04-22

300, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Peaches Do One (성수 피치스도원)

3.8Km    2024-11-05

9 Yeonmujang 3-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

It is the store of Peaches, a street brand based on automobiles. Rapper Simon D found it in 'I Live Alone'. Pink buildings, colorful LED lights, and nicely customized cars appear frequently on social media. There are various shops such as clothing, donuts, handmade burgers, and bars, and the collaboration with Peaches Do One creates a more special atmosphere. Also, various brands often open pop-up stores, so if you are lucky, you can enjoy a space decorated like an exhibition hall.

Yedam Bapsang - Konkuk Univ. Branch (예담밥상 건대)

Yedam Bapsang - Konkuk Univ. Branch (예담밥상 건대)

3.8Km    2021-03-29

13, Dongil-ro 22-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-469-0072

This is a place where soy sauce-marinated blue crabs are made using domestic blue crabs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is soy sauce marinated crab set menu.

Namwon Chueotang (남원추어탕)

Namwon Chueotang (남원추어탕)

3.8Km    2021-03-26

114, Dongil-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-498-8649

A store where you can enjoy Korean fish soups and stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is loach soup.