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Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울))

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울))

6.3Km    2021-11-02

117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-902-2663

Hwagyesa Temple was built in 1522 (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in a fire in 1618. It was rebuilt the following year, and expanded In 1866 through the efforts of Monks Yongseon and Beomun.
The temple also has various templestay programs for visitors. Hwagyesa Temple is located not too far from the city but also provides a natural environment.

Lotte Mart - Samyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 삼양점)

Lotte Mart - Samyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 삼양점)

6.4Km    2024-04-22

247, Samyang-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Namyangju Byeollae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 남양주별내점)

6.6Km    2024-06-28

3904-22-1~2, 84, Byeollaejungang-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Hwarangdae Railroad Park (화랑대 철도공원)

6.6Km    2023-08-11

Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Hwarangdae Railroad Park is a 400-meter-long light park featuring 10 different themed courses with various lit sculptures. It was renovated from abandoned Hwarangdae Station. Visitors can see ann exhbition of real trains that operated in the past and enjoy a cup of coffee at the train cafe.

Chammanna (참만나)

Chammanna (참만나)

6.6Km    2019-04-24

441, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-974-1500

This galbi restaurant is located in Taereung where the popular dish, Taereung Pork Galbi originated. The restaurant is equipped with their original charcoal roasters that release less smoke and smell when grilling pork or beef galbi at the table.

LG Best Shop - Byeollae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 별내점)

LG Best Shop - Byeollae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 별내점)

6.6Km    2024-04-18

337, Sunhwagung-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Seokgye Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 석계역)

Olive Young - Seokgye Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 석계역)

6.6Km    2024-04-17

14, Seokgye-ro 1-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Uijeongbu Arts Center (의정부 예술의전당)

Uijeongbu Arts Center (의정부 예술의전당)

6.7Km    2019-04-03

323, Uijeongbu 2-dong, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-828-5841


The Uijeongbu Arts Center is a multipurpose cultural space that maintains a large theater, a small theater, an international conference hall, and an exhibition hall. The large theater is a spacious performance hall that can support 300 on-stage performers and accommodate an audience of 1,057 persons. The theater has a multifunctional, three-dimensional, moving stage and state-of-the-art stage-lighting and sound facilities, making it a suitable venue for all genres, including orchestras, plays, dance performances, operas, and musicals. Despite its size, the small theater’s lighting and sound facilities match those of the large theater, and the facility can easily support a wide array of lively performances, including plays, chamber music, recitals, choral concerts, and other types of concerts, as well as experimental works. The exhibition hall is comprised of a large, round exhibition hall and two general exhibition halls, and its facilities are able to support any type of exhibition, irrespective of the field or size, such as drawings, calligraphy, sculptures, crafts, or photography. At the international conference hall, various symposiums, workshops, and academic seminars can be easily held, maintaining 109 seats for conference attendees, 68 seats for audience members, simultaneous interpretation facilities for up to five languages, and an audio-video control room.

Olive Young - Namyangju Cheonghak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 남양주청학점)

6.8Km    2024-06-27

1F, #106, #107, and #108, 9, Cheonghak-ro jungang-gil, Byeollae-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Seoul Rose Festival (서울장미축제)

Seoul Rose Festival (서울장미축제)

6.8Km    2022-05-04

375, Jungnangcheon-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2094-1838

Seoul Rose Festival takes place every May in the area of Jungnang-gu, where thousands of roses bloom to form a 5.15 kilometer-long rose tunnel. The festival focuses on the beautiful aspect of roses, with many performances and activity programs that will entertain visitors. The festival celebrates each day with diverse contents based on different themes and provides photo zones throughout the event venue for visitors.

Due to the Covid-19 situation, the festival for the year 2022 is limited in size and accommodates up to 300 people at a time.