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King Sejong The Great Museum (세종대왕박물관)

King Sejong The Great Museum (세종대왕박물관)

9.4Km    2024-03-08

56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-969-8851

King Sejong The Great Museum is a cultural complex located in the heart of Seoul, near Gwanghwamun Plaza.The Hangeul Room exhibits documents published during the reign of King Sejong, the Science Room displays Cheugugi and celestial planisphere, and the Korean Traditional Music Room showcases various traditional Korean musical instruments. The Biography Room features Portrait of King Sejong and paintings depicting scenes from his life. Outdoors, there are statues of King Sejong, the  scahe sundial, the clepsydra, and Cheugugi.

Olive Young - Hwigyeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 휘경동)

Olive Young - Hwigyeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 휘경동)

9.5Km    2024-04-22

1F Hwigyeong Bldg., 78, Mangu-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon Royal Tombs (서울 영휘원(순헌황귀비)과 숭인원(이진))

Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon Royal Tombs (서울 영휘원(순헌황귀비)과 숭인원(이진))

9.5Km    2021-03-12

90, Hongneung-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-962-0556

Yeonghwiwon & Sunginwon Royal Tombs house the tombs of Queen Consort Sunheon and the first son of Imperial Prince Yeong, Yi Jin. Queen Consort Sunheon was a concubine of Emperor Gojong and the mother of Imperial Prince Yeong. The tomb site was originally the resting place of Empress Myeongseong, the first official wife of Emperor Gojong, but her tomb was moved to Namyangju after Gojong's death where they are interred together.

Olive Young - Donam Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 돈암중앙점)

9.6Km    2024-06-26

1F, 118, Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Uijeongbu Curling Stadium(의정부 컬링경기장)

Uijeongbu Curling Stadium(의정부 컬링경기장)

9.7Km    2023-12-22

136, Cheyuk-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Curling is one of the most well-known winter sports. Uijeongbu Curling Stadium has a curling sheet built according to international standards, so it is often used by athletes, both domestic and international. The stadium is also notable for being open to the general public, so everyone can try curling or even take part in practice matches. Shoes, protective equipment, and stones are available for use.
The “Uijeongbu City Tour,” operated by the city of Uijeongbu, takes you around the city's major tourist attractions and includes a curling experience at the Uijeongbu Curling Stadium. The tour allows you to take a course on curling, then practice what you’ve learned through an experience program.

Starbucks Buckhansan (스타벅스 더북한산)

Starbucks Buckhansan (스타벅스 더북한산)

9.8Km    2024-12-27

24-11 Daeseomun-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

'"The" store, panoramic view of Bukhansan Mountain and garden

Starbucks Bukhansan is the third Destination Store by Starbucks. It features a “Healing in Nature” concept that beautifully combines the natural beauty of Bukhansan Mountain with various landscape spaces and offers breathtaking views of Bukhansan Mountain.  
Starbucks Bukhansan store is currently the most loved and trending place in Korea, and it ranked first in the “2023 Best Restaurants Voted by Locals VS Foreigners” list announced by the Korea Tourism Organization. 
Starbucks Bukhansan proudly offers the store's exclusive Bukhansan Lemon Earl Grey Blended beverage, and Crafted Food available only at some Starbucks stores. There is a photo zone on the 3F rooftop to take memorable pictures. These are the reasons why many customers consider it one of the top locations to have a special Starbucks experience. 

Olive Young - Donam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 돈암점)

9.8Km    2024-06-27

39, Dongsomun-ro 22-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Total Museum (토탈미술관)

Total Museum (토탈미술관)

9.9Km    2022-07-22

8, Pyeongchang 32-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-379-7037

The Total Museum is a branch of Jangheung Art Park (formerly “Total Outdoor Museum”) that opened near Bukhansan Mountain in April 1992. It houses facilities such as an art academy, library, art shop, and outdoor performance stage. In addition to exhibitions, the museum holds a variety of art and culture programs like musical concerts, events, lectures, and seminars. In particular, the members-only educational programs and gallery concerts provide a chance to enjoy high-quality cultural events.

Jamunbak Cultural Festival (자문밖문화축제)

Jamunbak Cultural Festival (자문밖문화축제)

9.9Km    2025-10-23

5 Pyeongchang 31-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6365-1388

The Jamunbak Festival is a celebration of the artistic life of Seoulites. At the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, the festival features exhibitions, performances, forums, workshops, and field trips that bring together artists of different generations and citizens of Seoul—who have long led Korea’s artistic culture—to reflect on and propose new directions for their own artistic lives. The festival aims to create a platform where emerging artists experimenting with new aesthetics, mid-career artists who form the backbone of Korean art, collectors, critics, students, and the general public can all engage in dialogue together.