Gaeul Terrace (개울테라스)

18.1Km 2024-02-20

212-5, Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gaeul terrace is a cozy forest café nestled beside a stream in the valley. Its interior features full-length glass walls, providing panoramic views of the natural scenery throughout all four seasons. A pathway from the café leads directly to the valley. Popular menu items include aromatic Espresso, sweet Ttalgi latte (Strawberry latte), and tender Croffles rich in buttery flavor. The outdoor seating area offers a serene ambiance, complemented by the soothing sound of the flowing water from the nearby stream.

Zio Songzio - Munjeong Branch (지오 송지오(ZIO SONGZIO) 문정점)

18.1Km 2021-05-18

22, Dongnam-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-403-9910

Zio Songzio is a high-quality clothing brand by the designer Songzio. It focuses on business casual wear for people in their late twenties and thirties. Offering a variety of sophisticated styles, Zio Songzio develops and uses top-quality fabrics such as silk. Customers can find suits, dress shirts, jackets, pants, and accessories.

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

18.1Km 2021-06-01

111, Baumoe-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3460-5300

Located at the foot of Umyeonsan Mountain in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Gwanmunsa Temple had its ground-breaking ceremony in 1993 and construction was completed in October 1998.

The temple site has a total area of 22,148.76 ㎡ with seven ground levels and four basement levels. The temple was constructed with a mixture of modern and traditional Buddhist architectural designs. Inside the temple, cutting-edge facilities are used for various cultural events, conferences, and sacred ceremonies.

Neighbored by Cheonggyesan Mountain, Umyeonsan Mountain, and Yangjaecheon Stream, the temple is located near many natural spots visitors can enjoy. In particular, Umyeonsan Mountain (alt. 293 m), where Gwanmunsa Temple is located, gets its name for its shape resembling a cow lying down. Designated as a city park and managed by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Umyeonsan Mountain has several valleys with clear spring waters and a dense forest inhabited by diverse animals and plants.

Sueojangdae Post (수어장대)

18.2Km 2020-04-09

107-65, Namhansanseong-ro 780beon-gil, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-760-4821

Sueojangdae Post (Defense Commander's Post) is a two-story military facility used as a lookout post as well as for directing battles. This structure was built on the western side of Namhansanseong Fortress as one of the four command posts. During the Manchu Invasion of 1636, King Injo personally commanded and encouraged the troops from here. They held out for 45 days against a Qing force of 120,000, before finally being forced to surrender and accept vassal status to the Manchu Empire.

Black Yak - Yangjae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 양재)

18.2Km 2024-04-18

201, Baumoe-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Mulhyanggi Arboretum (물향기수목원)

18.2Km 2021-02-26

211, Cheonghak-ro, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-378-1261

Mulhyanggi Arboretum is located in Sucheong-dong of Osan, Gyeonggi-do, known since the past to have clear flowing water. The arboretum is 34 hectare in size with 19 different themed gardens with over 1,920 different plants and flowers.

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

18.2Km 2020-05-06

10, Dongnam-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-400-1633

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is a large shopping district containing over 200 brand-name discount stores. The street is T-shaped, with a 1-kilometer-long main street connected to a 400-meter-long alley, and the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center located at the center. For shoppers’ convenience, there is a public parking lot (if visitors purchase goods at Rodeo Street, they can park here for free) and a parking lot for foreign tourists only (free of charge). Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is one of Korea’s major shopping streets with customers ranging from teenagers to adults, since discount stores stocking sports wear, casual wear, shoes, men’s and ladies’ suits, and golf wear are all located on this street. Moreover, this is a great place to find deals on famous brands, at prices lower than at a department store. On some items you can get discounts of up to 70-80%.

Since most of the goods are stock from previous seasons, it might be better to purchase the more classic styles rather than the trendy fashions. In some cases, the goods might have been slightly crumpled or stained during the transfer from warehouse storage, but taking them to the dry-cleaners should fix most problems. However you should be careful when looking at the sewing quality, and check for missing buttons.

One more thing to bear in mind is the shopping season. Even discount stores have periods when stock runs low. The best time to shop is immediately after the stores in Rodeo Street restock their merchandise. This is done at about the same time as department stores. There is also an enormous variety of goods to choose from during the Rodeo Festivals in May and September. The purchased goods are exchangeable but non-refundable, so check the quality of the products carefully before purchasing.

In addition, Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street has a wide selection of restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are a number of pizza places, coffee shops, and food courts, as well as internet cafes and game rooms in the alleys behind the stores. Visitors can also relax in the surrounding parks. There’s a park with a 600-year-old zelkova tree right behind the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center. Munjeong Rodeo Street is not just a shopping district; it’s a cultural area. The ‘Munjeong-dong Cultural Festival’ takes place every year in May, and the ‘Munjeong-dong Rodeo Festival’ takes place in May every other year. During these festivals, visitors can watch traditional Korean performances, traditional wedding ceremonies, international fashion parades, hip-hop dancing, and more. A charity sale is held on weekends and national holidays on the open-air stage of the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center, and merchandise is sold for even bigger discounts.

JDX (제이디엑스)

18.2Km 2020-04-24

96, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-406-1002

JDX targets customers in their thirties and forties, boasting both fashionable and functional golf wear. Aside from excellent functionality, it is a rising brand thanks to its sponsorship on behalf of golf tournaments, professional golfers and frequent TV commercials.

JDX - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 문정)

18.2Km 2024-04-18

96, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Namhansanseong Provincial Park [UNESCO World Heritage] (남한산성도립공원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

18.2Km 2024-02-29

731 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-746-1088

Namhansanseong was a fortress that protected the southern approaches to the capital during the Baekje kingdom (18 B.C. – 660 A.D.) and the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). During the Qing invasion of Joseon in 1636, King Injo of Joseon (reigned 1623-1649) sought refuge here and constructed Haenggung, a temporary palace. Subsequently, it became the administrative center of the Gwangju region, and today, it is a site where many cultural properties are preserved.

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