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Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

7.2Km    2021-03-10

27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3146-5936

The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul's public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.

Olive Young - Seonjeongneung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 선정릉역)

Olive Young - Seonjeongneung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 선정릉역)

7.2Km    2024-04-16

602, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Gugus - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (구구스 압구정점)

Gugus - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (구구스 압구정점)

7.3Km    2024-04-18

846, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Bongmilga Gangnam-gu Office Main Store (봉밀가 강남구청점)

Bongmilga Gangnam-gu Office Main Store (봉밀가 강남구청점)

7.3Km    2024-02-27

664 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Bongmilga is a Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) restaurant located near Gangnam-gu Office, also recognized by the Michelin Guide. One of its proud features is the meticulous process of boiling the broth for five hours starting from 5 AM. Its signature dish is the Pyeongyang memilguksu (Pyeongyang buckwheat noodles) served cold, and it also offers onmyeon (warm noodles), hanu gomtang (Korean beef bone soup), and other items. Side dishes include memil jeon (buckwheat pancake), Pyongyang mandu, and suyuk (boiled pork slices). Nearby, visitors can explore the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

The Picker (더피커)

The Picker (더피커)

7.3Km    2024-01-05

9 Wangsimni-ro 14-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

The Picker is Korea's first zero-waste shop that opened in 2016, and has a sophisticated and comfortable atmosphere. The shop is filled with eco-friendly bathroom products, gardening products, kitchen products, stationery, and more. It is fun to look around as it has many products essential to everyday life made from very environmentally friendly materials such as bamboo toothbrushes, solid perfume, shampoo bars, plastic-free corn floss, natural surfactants like soapnut fruits, and glass and silicone straws.

Premium Multishop - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (프리미엄멀티샵 청담)

7.3Km    2024-04-18

1F, 10, Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Oh Tongyoung (오통영)

Oh Tongyoung (오통영)

7.3Km    2017-02-15

10, Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-544-2377

Oh Tongyoung offers fresh seafood dishes with seafood directly delivered from the ocean.

D MUSEUM Seongsu (디뮤지엄 성수)

D MUSEUM Seongsu (디뮤지엄 성수)

7.3Km    2023-11-06

83-21, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6233-7200

D MUSEUM greets the general public with its catchphrase, “an art museum where daily life becomes art.” In 2021, the museum relocated to the area near Seoul Forest Park, so that it could accommodate more visitors in its space. The museum not only hosts exhibitions by prominent photographers like Nick Knight (NICK KNIGHT: IMAGE, 2016) and Linda McCartney (Linda McCartney Retrospective, 2014) but also leads the efforts to promote awareness among the general public through invitational exhibitions featuring up-and-coming artists. Its relocation to Seoul Forest Park was marked by the special exhibition “Romantic Days,” which garnered much interest among the visitors as a chance to meet the works of artists born in the ‘80s and the ‘90s.

Hangang River (한강)

7.3Km    2024-10-29

257 Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

The Hangang River is a iconic river in Korea that crosses Seoul from north to south. Various parks and cultural facilities are located along the river, attracting numerous people to enjoy leisure and relaxation. Many people enjoy walking, biking, and jogging along the river. Water sports such as fishing, kayaking, and sailing are also popular, and the night view of the river from a cruise ship makes it even more beautiful. Events such as concerts, drone festivals, and fireworks displays are also a must-see.