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Waple Wood Artwork Place (와플목공방)

Waple Wood Artwork Place (와플목공방)

7.6Km    2024-10-21

5-6 Wangsimni-ro 10-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Interior items made from wood
This workshop is visited by celebrities such as Park Narae of the entertainment program 'I Live Alone' and KAI of EXO. It is also the place where the senior wooden box that appeared in the movie 'PARASITE' was made. You can make your own interior accessories such as chairs and tabletops using hardwood. One-day classes on making ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils are also popular.

Gebang Sikdang (게방식당)

Gebang Sikdang (게방식당)

7.6Km    2024-03-07

17, Seolleung-ro 131-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-10-8479-1107

Gebang Sikdang’s gejang (marinated crab) was so highly rated that the restaurant was included in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2023. Gejang (marinated crab) is a dish where blue crab, cleanly washed and prepared, is marinated and aged in a sauce made with soy sauce, chili pepper powder, garlic, ginger, rice malt, etc. The restaurant is most famous for its ganjang gejang (soy sauce marinated crab) and yangnyeom gejang (spicy marinated crab). Other popular dishes include kkotgetang (spicy blue crab stew) and gejang bibimbap (marinated crab bibimbap). Set menus come with steamed rice, soup, and side dishes.

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

7.6Km    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.

Carhartt WIP - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (칼하트WIP 압구정)

Carhartt WIP - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (칼하트WIP 압구정)

7.6Km    2024-04-18

1F, 21, Apgujeong-ro 54-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Meal° (Seongsu) (밀도 성수점)

Meal° (Seongsu) (밀도 성수점)

7.6Km    2023-10-23

96, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Meal° (Seongsu) is a bakery located in front of Seongdong-gu Citizens' Sports Center, near Exit 1 of Seoul-forest Station (Suin–Bundang Line). Because the shop has no parking lot, visitors are advised to utilize buses, subways, and other public transportation when visiting. The shop itself is rather small, so it operates on a take-out-only basis. One can, however, opt to have the bread delivered. Signature menus include plain and rich bread, honey rusk, chocolate and honey rusk, cube custard, and strawberry jam bread. Other menus include scones, cube bread with streusel, and sandwiches. Nearby sites include Seongsu-dong Cafe Street, Seongsu Handmade Shoes Park, Seoulsup Forest, and Ttukseom Recreation Area.

JDX - Yeoksam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 역삼)

JDX - Yeoksam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 역삼)

7.6Km    2024-04-18

1F, 331, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Dapsimni Antique Art Street (답십리 고미술상가)

Dapsimni Antique Art Street (답십리 고미술상가)

7.6Km    2020-09-18

99, Gomisul-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2249-0336

Dapsimni Antique Art Street is where travelers can stumble upon valuable old paintings, antique furniture and pottery as well as a variety of household items. These antique shops used to be scattered throughout the area of Cheonggyecheon Stream 8(pal)-ga, Itaewon, and Ahyeon-dong, but have gathered within Dapsimni area since the mid-1980s. There are approximately 140 shops along the streets.

It is quite fun to browse through antiquities including wooden candlesticks, grandfather clocks, and old picture frames, items which are usually hard to find in regular stores. These rare items attract not only Koreans but also international visitors to this street. While shops in Insa-dong are popular for selling high-quality antiques, shops in Dapsimni Art Street are popular for offering a wide assortment of antiques at reasonable prices.

Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

7.6Km    2023-10-23

63, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Understand Avenue is an innovative startup platform that nurtures and builds the dreams of young entrepreneurs. It helps the talents of tomorrow work on things they want, are good at, and contribute to society through a full support process, from training to market testing, financial and investment support, and distribution and logistics support. Visitors can come to this place for socially-conscious select shops and products.
The platform also hosts pop-up stores and photography exhibitions on K-pop stars. One can also find retro-style merch beloved by the younger generations. There are plenty of things to see and splurge on, from mini figurines and key rings that capture one’s “faves” to retro and kitschy exhibitions and items inspired by the ‘70s and ‘80s. All pop-up stores and exhibitions require reservation (online reservation or on-site reservation).

Mingles (밍글스)

7.6Km    2017-02-03

1F, 757, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-515-7306

Mingles creates a new taste based on traditional Korean cuisine. It offers various selections depending on one’s favorite flavors through a tasting guide introduced on the menu board.

Traditional Food Town around Namhansanseong Fortress (남한산성 전통음식마을)

Traditional Food Town around Namhansanseong Fortress (남한산성 전통음식마을)

7.6Km    2021-03-17

731, Namhansanseong-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-762-3010

The Traditional Food Town around Namhansanseong Fortress has many restaurants offering rice, dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), tojongdak (whole chicken) dishes, and other traditional dishes. The area embraces almost 300 years of Korean history and the restaurants were built in traditional hanok-style buildings around Namhansanseong Fortress, a military stronghold from the Joseon dynasty.