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Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원)

Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원)

2.6Km    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.

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

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

2.7Km    2025-10-23

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.

Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival (호수벚꽃축제)

Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival (호수벚꽃축제)

2.7Km    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.

Seoul Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs (서울 석촌동 고분군)

Seoul Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs (서울 석촌동 고분군)

2.9Km    2021-02-26

21, Garak-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-421-0970

The Ancient Tombs in Seokchon-dong were found and investigated as part of the city development project in Jamsil district. It was impossible to determine the full scale of the ancient tombs in this area due to the severity of destruction. The largest tomb, the third tomb, measures 49.6 meters from east to west, 43.7 meters from south to north, and 4 meters in x_height. The tomb features three layers of stones topped by a smooth mound, which is a tomb style originating from the Goguryeo dynasty (37 BC-AD 668). The tombs are presumed to belong to one of the earliest leaders of the Baekje dynasty (18 BC-AD 660), which was founded by the people of Goguryeo who had come down southwards to establish a new kingdom around the Hangang River basin.

The square-shaped fourth tomb features a structure similar to the third tomb. Many pieces of earthenware from the early Baekje era were found in the fourth tomb. Also excavated around this site was a gold spangle earring. The third and fourth tombs have been registered as Historic Site No. 243. The tomb site offers valuable information concerning the culture and customs of the Baekje dynasty in its golden age around the 4th century, as well as the relations between the three ancient kingdoms (Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla) around that time.

The Saem - ENTER 6 Gangbyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (더샘엔터식스점)

3.0Km    2024-04-22

85, Gwangnaru-ro 56-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - Techno Mart Gangbyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 테크노마트 강변점)

3.0Km    2024-04-18

85, Gwangnaru-ro 56-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Mart - Gangbyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 강변점)

3.0Km    2024-04-16

B2 of Techno Mart, 85, Gwangnaru-ro 56-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Homeplus - Gangdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 강동)

Homeplus - Gangdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 강동)

3.1Km    2024-04-22

5, Seolleung-ro 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Hanju Kitchen System [Tax Refund Shop] (한주주방아울렛)

Hanju Kitchen System [Tax Refund Shop] (한주주방아울렛)

3.1Km    2024-04-22

932, Yangjae-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Garak Mall National Bakery Festival (가락몰 빵축제 전국빵지자랑)

Garak Mall National Bakery Festival (가락몰 빵축제 전국빵지자랑)

3.1Km    2025-04-18

932 Yangjae-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3435-0286

During the festival, renowned bakeries from across Korea gather in Seoul, offering visitors a chance to taste the best-baked goods from different regions of Korea. Visitors cannot only enjoy the regional twist on bakery goods but also participate in various fun events, including a magic bubble show, bakery coupon giveaways and a chance to win some baked products. The festival is perfect to enjoy with friends and family while savoring a variety of flavors under the same roof.