Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

11.0Km 2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

Make a Cake (메이크어케이크)

11.0Km 2024-02-19

1F, 21-6 Dongpangyo-ro 52beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

"Make a Cake" is a specialty shop known for handcrafting cakes with fresh ingredients daily. Adhering to the principle of selling desserts prepared on the same day, they offer a diverse range of cakes. Their cakes, made with 100% milk cream, boast a smooth and mildly flavored profile. Notably, their signature item, the Plain milk (milk cream cake), stands out among their offerings, featuring a delightful milk fresh cream cake. Additionally, they offer earl grey cake and fruit cakes made with seasonal fruits.

Hoopcity Dongdaemun [Tax Refund Shop] (HOOPCITY 동대문)

11.0Km 2024-04-18

1F, 324, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Majang Meat Market (마장 축산물시장)

11.0Km 2021-08-12

40, Majang-ro 31-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2281-4446

Majang Meat Market is the largest meat market in Korea. It is equipped with Korea’s most modern and cleanest facilities. The butchers here are proud of the market's size and hygienic facilities.

The market sells fresh meat arriving every hour from all over the country and from overseas. The prices are overtly marked for each meat along with the country and place of origin. For the market's efforts to provide quality products, the market is recognized by the Korean Medical Association (KMA).

Traders are able to trade easily thanks to the market's state of the art systems. At Majang Meat market, high quality meats are available at up to 30% less than at supermarket chains.

Namsangol Hanok Village (남산골한옥마을)

11.0Km 2024-10-25

28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2261-0500

Namsangol Hanok Village opened in 1998 on the northern side of Namsan Mountain in the center of the capital. This village has five restored hanok (traditional Korean house) premises, a pavilion, a traditional garden, a performance art stage, and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot for locals and tourists to take a leisure walk. Upon entering from the front gate, visitors will get a taste of Korea's traditional life while escaping from bustling city life. The traditional garden with its pavilion and old houses creates a peaceful ambiance before the forested Namsan Mountain. A time capsule commemorating Seoul’s 600th anniversary was buried in 1994 at the highest point of the village and is scheduled to be reopened 400 years later in 2394.

The five hanok premises at Namsangol Hanok Village once belonged to aristocrats and government officials of the Joseon dynasty. Each house was originally located in a different neighborhood, but they were all moved to this area and restored to their original form. The houses were rebuilt using their original materials, except for one house, where the materials were too old and deteriorated to be reused. The premises were carefully restored and replicated according to their original form to depict the owners’ social class and personality. These buildings are now used as an exhibit to portray the living environment during the Joseon dynasty and as a venue for educational and cultural programs for children and tourists.

Some of the unique programs and activities to participate in include wearing hanbok, folding hanji (traditional Korean paper), writing in Korean, traditional tea ceremony, traditional etiquette school, and herbal medicine experience. There are also taekwondo demonstrations and other various performances held around the village. Visitors can also try traditional games such as yunnori (traditional board game), or understand more about the area through a guided tour.

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

11.0Km 2024-04-22

323, Sillim-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Heungbu Bossam (흥부보쌈)

11.0Km 2024-10-15

15-13 Sillim-ro 59-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-888-9464

It's a great place to hold group dining and gathering. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is kimchi cabbage wraps with pork.

Pildong Myeonok (필동면옥)

11.0Km 2024-03-07

26, Seoae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-2611

Pildong Myeonok specializes in authentic pyeongyang naengmyeon (pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). Their signature dish is Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles), which has a light and refreshing broth and chewy noodles. Mandu and Mandut guk (Mandu soup) are also popular dishes to go with it. Having been selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, this restaurant is a favorite among locals and tourists alike for its flavorful noodles.

COCKTAIL&DREAM (칵테일앤드림)

11.0Km 2021-03-30

329, Sillim-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-873-7475

It has a large hall, so it is a good place for group dining. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is cocktail.

Samchonne 2ho (삼촌네2호점)

11.0Km 2021-04-06

12, Sillim-ro 59-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-876-7704

This is a Sundae stir-fried restaurant with long tradition, located at Sundae Town near Sillim Station. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is blood sausage.

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