Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

5.9Km 2022-09-19

681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-972-0370

Designated as a Historic Site, Taereung & Gangneung Royal Tombs is comprised of two tombs. Taereung Royal Tomb houses the burial mound of Queen Munjeong who was the second queen of King Jungjong, the 11th King of the Joseon dynasty, and Gangneung Royal Tomb houses the burial mounds of King Myeongjong, the 13th King of Joseon dynasty, and Queen Insun. King Myeongjong ascended the throne after his elder brother, King Injong, when he was twelve years old at Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1545. The king’s mother, Queen Munjeong ruled behind the scenes, acting as guardian for eight years.

Samgaksan Mountain (삼각산)

6.0Km 2024-03-20

Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Samgaksan Mountain is a mountain situated on the northern outskirts of Seoul, resembling a folding screen. Its name, meaning triangular mountain, is derived from the presence of three high peaks: Baegundae Peak, Insubong Peak, and Mangyeongdae Overlook. The highest peak, Baegundae Peak, offers a panoramic view of Seoul from its summit, featuring a spacious rock surface where many visitors can sit. Positioned behind Gyeongbokgung Palace, the palace of the Joseon dynasty, Samgaksan Mountain is visible from the rear of the Cheong Wa Dae.

Olive Young - Mia Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 미아역)

6.0Km 2024-04-18

188, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Dream Forest Art Center (꿈의숲 아트센터)

6.1Km 2025-01-15

173, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Dream Forest Art Center, located in Gangbuk, Seoul, is operated by the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Composed of two performance venues (Performance Hall and Concert Hall), alongside with Sang Sang Tok Tok Art Gallery and Dream Gallery, there are also a Chinese restaurant, cafe and an observatory deck available for all visitors to enjoy.

Gangbuk-gu Children's Day Festival (강북구 어린이날 대축제)

6.2Km 2025-05-08

173 Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-554-9795

Gangbuk-gu Children's Day Festival takes place at Dream Forest in celebration of Children's Day, which falls on May 5. Programs such as a sing-along show, parades, stage performances, interactive games, and a variety of fun rides are prepared to provide a day filled with fun and laughter.

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)

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)

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.

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