Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원)

10.2Km 2021-04-23

660, Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Iljasan Mountain is the tallest peak in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, providing the western boundary between Gangdong-gu and Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do. Iljasan Mountain is one of the best spots in Seoul to watch the sunrise. Located on the mountain is the house of Master Lee Jip (pen-name Dunchon), providing a good getaway spot for local residents. Lee Jip was a loyal government official during the reign of King Gongmin during the late Goryeo dynasty. He was forced to move to an underground tunnel in the southwest side of Iljasan Mountain to avoid entrapment by Shin Don, a person of influence at the time. While living in hiding, he took the pen-name Dunchon (meaning drawing back to the countryside) to symbolize the hardships he was going through. The nearby area was named after him, being called Dunchon-dong.

Janggeumi Jeonjip (장금이전집)

10.2Km 2021-03-20

147-9, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-771-5279

As a place well-known among not only Koreans but also foreigners, it sells a variety of Korean dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is stir-fried seafood. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Beauty Play Myeongdong (뷰티플레이 명동)

10.2Km 2024-12-27

73 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Beauty Play is a K-beauty experience center operated by the Korea Cosmetics Industry Institute and supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It offers a wide variety of sample Korean beauty products for testing as well as diverse beauty experience programs such as makeup touch-up service (choice of base, eyes, or lips), personal color test, and skin evaluation. Visitors can also ask for product recommendation based on their skin type or skincare concerns. Beauty Play also frequently hosts beauty seminars and one-day classes, which are announced online via its official website. International tourists can apply for a full makeup service with an advance reservation free of charge.

Beauty Play has two branches in Seoul: one in Myeong-dong, which is located across from Myeongdong Cathedral; and one in Hongdae. Beauty Play experience programs are avilabe from 10:00 to 18:00 everyday except Sundays.

Hanilkwan Apgujeong (한일관 압구정점)

10.2Km 2024-03-20

14 Apgujeong-ro 38-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Originally opened in Pimatgol Alley (a narrow alley connecting the two main roads of Jongno and Namdaemun-ro, which was frequented by horse riders during the Joseon period) in 1939, Hanilkwan is said to be the originator of Seoul-style bulgogi and has featured multiple times in Michelin Guides. It relocated to Apgujeong when Pimatgol Alley underwent redevelopment. Aside from its main branch at Apgujeong, it also has branches in Yeongdeungpo, Euljiro, Gwanghwamun Gate, and Hanam, Gyeonggi-do. Unlike the more conventional grilled bulgogi, which grills marinated meat on fire, bulgogi here is Seoul-style bulgogi served as a hot pot-like dish. The restaurant also serves other menus like Seoul-style cold buckwheat noodles, galbi soup, and mung bean pancakes.

Uidonggyegok Valley (우이동계곡)

10.2Km 2021-06-09

Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-909-0497

Uidonggyegok Valley is located between Bukhansan Mountain and Dobongsan Mountain, and is a popular retreat for locals. Near the entrance to the valley are accommodations, a playground, wedding hall, and other amenities. Clean water runs through the valley, and is lined with restaurants. The hiking path starting to the left of the valley entrance passes Doseonsa Temple on the way to Insubong Peak. The hiking path through the valley is quite difficult, but leads to Uiam Hermitage, and further to Dobongsan Mountain along the ridge. Additional temples in the area include Seongbulsa, Yongdeoksa, Seonunsa, and Gwangmyeongsa Temples.

C TAVERN (씨태번)

10.2Km 2021-03-18

52, Myeongdong, 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-0770

A beer specialty restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A bar selling craft beer. The most famous menu is house-made beer.

Huijukuijuk (희죽희죽)

10.2Km 2021-03-24

52, Myeongdong, 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-5077

It is a specialty store selling traditional porridge. The best menu at this restaurant is abalone porridge. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Chaum (차움의원)

10.2Km 2025-07-07

(2nd Floor, Pie'n Polus), 442 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Founded in 1960, CHA Hospital has grown into a global medical institution, delivering high-quality care across 91 facilities in 7 countries, backed by over 60 years of medical expertise. Among its distinguished institutions is Chaum, a cutting-edge anti-aging and wellness center that integrates western medicine, oriental medicine, integrative medicine, and holistic approaches, including exercise prescription and food therapy, to promote optimal health.
At Chaum, we go beyond standard checkups. Unlike typical dermatology clinics, we offer advanced skin care solutions utilizing stem cell conditioned media. Our treatments focus on wrinkle prevention, enhancing skin hydration, and reducing melanin production, helping you maintain youthful, radiant skin.

Wiseyou Clinic - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (와이즈유의원코스메틱 명동)

10.2Km 2024-04-17

3F, 52, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Nike - Olympic Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 올림픽)

10.2Km 2024-04-18

1F, 1329, Yangjae-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

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