Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong, Seoul (서울 암사동 유적) - Area information - Korea travel information

Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong, Seoul (서울 암사동 유적)

Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong, Seoul (서울 암사동 유적)

12.2Km    2021-07-27

875, Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3425-6520

The Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong reproduces the lifestyle of the Neolithic Era. Even the entrance gate is shaped like a huge dolmen and the trash cans are ancient diagonal-line patterned earthenware. Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong was excavated in 1925 when a flood washed away the soil on the banks of the Hangang River and exposed a large number of diagonal-line patterned earthenware. After several excavations, the Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong was established.

The site was a location for a massive colony, thus many ancient buildings, stone axes and stone arrows have been uncovered as well as countless diagonal-line patterned earthenware. The housing site is round with a spot in the center for fire. The site is colossal and possesses nine mud huts, two exhibition halls displaying ancient artifacts and an open mud hut where visitors can experience life in the Neolithic Era. The site offers many attractions such as mud huts and promenades. Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong is also very educational for children and families who want to learn and experience the Neolithic Age.

Saeki P&C [Tax Refund Shop] (세기피앤씨)

Saeki P&C [Tax Refund Shop] (세기피앤씨)

12.2Km    2024-04-18

22-12, Supyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Waple Wood Artwork Place (와플목공방)

Waple Wood Artwork Place (와플목공방)

12.2Km    2025-10-30

5-6 Wangsimni-ro 10-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Interior items made from wood
This workshop is visited by celebrities such as Park Narae of the entertainment program 'I Live Alone' and KAI of EXO. It is also the place where the senior wooden box that appeared in the movie 'PARASITE' was made. You can make your own interior accessories such as chairs and tabletops using hardwood. One-day classes on making ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils are also popular.

Madang Jokbal (마당족발)

Madang Jokbal (마당족발)

12.2Km    2024-10-15

175, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-468-3030

It is a restaurant with an outdoor terrace. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

Olive Young - Yaksu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 약수역)

Olive Young - Yaksu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 약수역)

12.2Km    2024-04-22

189, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Gwanghwamun Hanokjip (광화문한옥집)

Gwanghwamun Hanokjip (광화문한옥집)

12.2Km    2024-10-15

7, Saemunanro5ga-gil, Jongro-gu, Seoul
+82-2-731-2500

A store with rooms reproducing a traditional kitchen. The best menu at this restaurant is napa wraps with pork. This is a Korean cuisine located in Gwanghwamun Gate, Seoul.

Olens - Yaksu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 약수)

Olens - Yaksu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 약수)

12.2Km    2024-04-23

#103, 117, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sejong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 세종로)

12.2Km    2024-04-16

161, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi (충무로 쭈꾸미 불고기)

12.2Km    2024-03-11

11, Toegye-ro 31-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-0803

Opened in 1976, Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi is Michelin-starred restaurant. Their signature dish is jjukkumi (webfoot octopus), which is marinated in hot seasoning using traditional know-how. Grilled over charcoal with pen shells, it offers a perfect dish. The spicy and sweet jjukkumi goes well with the bean sprout soup. When you're done eating, fry up some rice and enjoy a delicious meal.