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Inwangsa Temple (인왕사 (서울))

11.4Km    2020-04-02

16-1, Tongil-ro 18ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-4434

Inwangsa Temple refers to the entire cluster of small Buddhist temples located on Inwangsan Mountain (alt. 338m) in the heart of Seoul. The eastern foot of the mountain has many scenic spots with its distinctively cozy and tasteful atmosphere, and the northern area called Mugye-dong also offers beautiful scenery. Inwangsa Temple was established in the early Joseon period (1392-1910) to guard the national palace Gyeongbokbung. The temple is comprised of 11 shrines from five different Buddhist orders. The unique design of each shrine adds pleasure to hikers on their way up to Seonbawi, an unusual rock formation that is a site of many folk beliefs and shamanist rites.

Odong Neighborhood Park (오동근린공원)

11.4Km    2020-07-04

49, Deongneung-ro 42-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-901-6923

Odong Neighborhood Park is located in the areas of Beon-dong and Mia-dong in Gangbuk-gu and Wolgok-dong in Seongbuk-gu. The park is large in size and has a dense forest with various facilities like a resting area, community sports center, grassy lawn, tennis court, acupressure trail with red clay, walking paths, and much more. Nearby residents visit the park for leisure and relaxation.

Heroes of Independence Look at the Stars (독립의 영웅, 별을 보다)

11.4Km    2024-10-08

서울특별시 서대문구 통일로 251 (현저동)

Seoul Garden Hotel (베스트웨스턴 프리미어 서울가든호텔)

11.4Km    2021-05-07

58, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Seoul Garden Hotel is the only 4-star hotel in the Mapo area. Conveniently located near Yeouido’s business center and the shopping area of Itaewon, the hotel is a prime accommodation for business travelers as well as leisure guests. The hotel is between two subway stations on four different lines, including the Airport Railroad, making it easy to get to the hotel. Guests can be assured of quality of accommodations at reasonable rates. The hotel includes restaurants, banquet halls, a business center, a fitness center, and more.

Cheongun Literature Library (청운문학도서관)

11.5Km    2023-08-16

40 , Jahamun-ro 36-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Cheongun Literature Library is located at the foot of Inwangsan Mountain and can be reached by following the mountain's walking trail starting from Changuimun Gate along the fortress wall. This public hanok library is designed in consideration of the sloped topography and the natural scenery of Inwangsan Mountain. The library consists of two floors: an underground floor and a ground floor. While the ground floor is designed as a traditional hanok, the underground floor is made of concrete to support the hanok building and the spacious outdoor yard. By implementing the natural slope in the library's design, the underground southern entrance is exposed, allowing sunlight to enter. The underground floor features a wide collection of books while the ground floor serves as a place for reading. The natural environment surrounding the library adds to the hanok building's traditional and peaceful charms.

Olive Young - Dohwa-dong Mapo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마포도화)

11.5Km    2024-04-18

20, Samgae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Hyanglim (향림)

11.5Km    2021-06-03

127, Hangeulbiseok-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-976-8800

Hyanglim serves traditional Chinese food using only the freshest seafood, vegetables, and high-grade meat. The cooking of its cuisine is done with true sincerity in order to please the customer's taste buds. The chef also uses all-natural MSG flavoring and small amounts of vegetable oil, making the food less greasy, catering to the tastes of Koreans and foreigners alike. Specialties that guests frequently order are the galbi in spicy sauce, seasoned prawns with vegetables, shark's fin, and crab dishes.

Olive Young - Mapo Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마포역)

11.5Km    2024-04-18

1F, #115, 53, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)

11.5Km    2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-360-8590

Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. It first opened on October 21, 1908 under the name Gyeongseong Prison. Eventually, so many activists were imprisoned that the building had to be expanded. At that time, the name changed to Seodaemun Prison on September 3, 1912. Eighty years later, the prison was turned into Seodaemun Independence Park on August 15, 1992 to commemorate the Korean patriots who were tortured in prison, giving their lives for freedom. Of the many buildings, only seven were preserved for their historical significance, among which three prison buildings and the execution site were designated as a Historic Site. In 1998, the park underwent another transformation into today's Seodaemun Prison History Hall to educate the public on the importance of Korea's independence and the sacrifices of those who fought to achieve it.

Yukjeon Hoekwan (역전회관)

11.5Km    2024-03-19

47, Tojeong-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-703-0019

Located in Mapo, Yukjeon Hoekwan is a Korean restaurant that has been selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023. It has kept its original taste through four generations. The signature dish is the Bassak bulgogi (thin-sliced bulgogi), which is served without soup and has a moist juiciness, tender texture, and not-too-sweet seasoning. Patrons have the option to other dishes including yukhoe bibimbap (beef tartare bibimbap), nakji bokkeum (stir-fried octopus), bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork), and samhap (skate, pork, and kimchi combo). In addition, the handcrafted makgeolli (unrefined rice wine) made in their own brewery is a must-try.