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Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원)

Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원)

4.2Km    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.

Keunson Jeju Heukdwaeji (큰손제주흑돼지)

Keunson Jeju Heukdwaeji (큰손제주흑돼지)

4.2Km    2021-03-30

10, Baekjegobun-ro 45-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-420-5524

It is a Jeju black pork specialty store. The best menu at this restaurant is Grilled Pork Belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Songnidan-gil Street (송리단길)

Songnidan-gil Street (송리단길)

4.2Km    2025-01-23

Baekjegobun-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, and surrounding areas

Located south of the eastern side of Seokchon Lake, this street is home to numerous restaurants and cafes. Its name comes from the combination of Songpa-dong and Gyeongnidan-gil Street in Itaewon, Seoul, meaning the “Gyeongnidan-gil Street of Songpa-dong.” This street began as an otherwise unremarkable street that faced the eastern side of Seokchon Lake. Today’s “Songnidan-gil Street” came to be as cafes moved into the neighborhood, followed by restaurants and photography studios. Songnidan-gil Street is a popular hangout for young Seoulites in the southeastern side of Seoul, so on weekends, one can often find them conversing in cafes, going for drinks in bars, or waiting in line for the hottest restaurants in the neighborhood. 

Youngchive Seongsu (영카이브 성수점)

Youngchive Seongsu (영카이브 성수점)

4.2Km    2024-11-18

1F, 32 Seongsui-ro 18-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Youngchive Seongsu is the self-photo studio where Red Velvet’s Seulgi took photos with the staff while filming her vlog. It is known for its warm color tones, which set it apart from other self-photo studios. The Seongsu branch offers unique booths, such as the “still room” and “denim room,” which aren’t available at other locations, making it a must-visit spot.

Songpa Naru Park (Seokchonhosu Lake) (송파나루공원 (석촌호수))

4.3Km    2024-10-10

136 Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Songpa Naru Park, also commonly referred to as Seokchonhosu Lake, is a citizen park in Seoul with a jogging course and walking trails. It has two lakes with Songpa-daero Boulevard running in between. Originally, a branch of the Hangang River ran through the site, forming one large lake, but the lake was divided into two with the construction of Songpa-daero Boulevard. The total size of the two lakes is 217,850 ㎡, and they hold about 737 tons of water. The depth of the lakes is 4-5 meters.

LG Best Shop - Songpa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 송파점)

LG Best Shop - Songpa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 송파점)

4.3Km    2024-04-18

476, Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Nori Madang (서울놀이마당)

Seoul Nori Madang (서울놀이마당)

4.3Km    2021-02-10

136, Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2800

Established on December 25, 1984, Seoul Nori Madang offers diverse traditional performances on an outdoor stage to promote Korean folk plays and culture. Performances are regularly held every weekend; it hosts over 120 performances every year and each performance attracts over 1,300 visitors. Within Seoul Nori Madang is Songpa Folk Preservation Association, which offers seminars on folk plays such as Songpa Sandae Nori and Songpa Baekjung Nori for students, free of charge.

Nonghyeop Ansim Chuksan - Godeok Station Branch (농협안심축산 고덕역)

Nonghyeop Ansim Chuksan - Godeok Station Branch (농협안심축산 고덕역)

4.3Km    2021-04-05

26, Dongnam-ro 73-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-481-8841

With its large hall, it is a good place for group gatherings and group dinners. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled sirloin. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul.

Jinine Tteokbokki (진이네떡볶이)

Jinine Tteokbokki (진이네떡볶이)

4.3Km    2021-03-29

19, Dongnam-ro 71-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-481-2585

You can enjoy Tteokbokki, Korea's representative street food. This restaurant's signature menu is stir-fried rice cake. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul.

Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival (호수벚꽃축제)

Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival (호수벚꽃축제)

4.3Km    2025-03-25

136 Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2800

Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual event held at Seokchon Lake. The event takes place between late March to mid-April, when cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the lakeside park. In addition, a variety of performances, exhibitions, and hands-on activities also take place during the festival period.