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Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum (서울약령시 한의약박물관)

Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum (서울약령시 한의약박물관)

9.1Km    2023-04-06

26, Yangnyeongjungang-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-969-9241

Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum opened in September 2006 on the grounds of Bojewon, a medical institution for the poor that was in operation during the Joseon dynasty. The museum was established with the goal of preserving and developing Korea’s herb medicine culture. In October 2017, the museum moved to the second floor of the Seoul K-Medi Center. The center provides both information and hands-on programs.

Seoul K-Medi Center (서울한방진흥센터)

9.1Km    2024-12-12

26 Yangnyeongjungang-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Seoul Yangnyeongsi Market is an herbal medicine specialty market that distributes 70% of the herbal medicines traded in Korea and is a Korean medicine-themed town with over a thousand businesses related to oriental medicine, including oriental medicine clinics and herbal medicine stores. The Seoul K-Medi Center, located in this center of Korean herbal medicine culture, is an oriental medicine complex cultural facility that promotes the excellence and safety of traditional Korean medicine through various exhibitions, education, and experiences. The building is unique in that it harmonizes the simplicity of modern architecture with Korean elegance. Visitors can enjoy various experiences in many different facilities in the center, including the Herb Medicine Museum, where one can expand their understanding of Korean medicine by examining over 300 types of medicinal herbs and their effects; the Herb Medicine Experience Room, where visitors can experience herbal medicine natural face packs and herbal heat packs; and Yakseon Food Experience Center, where visitors can learn about healthy recipes using medicinal herbs and make healthy foods.

Seongsu Jokbal (성수족발)

Seongsu Jokbal (성수족발)

9.1Km    2021-03-24

7, Achasan-ro, 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-464-0425

It is considered one of Seoul's top 3 Jokbal (pig’s feet) restaurants. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

Rain Report Croissant (레인리포트 크루아상)

Rain Report Croissant (레인리포트 크루아상)

9.1Km    2024-03-12

1-2F, 32, Seongsui-ro 16-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Rain Report Croissant is a dessert café with the concept of "rainy day". The theme is that it rains every day, and at each fixed time, a stream of water pours from the windows of the exterior wall as if it were raining. The café serves croissants and drinks, inspired by nature and the weather, with special ingredients. Their signature bakery are Rainbow Croissant and White Cloud Kaimak. 

Seongsu-dong Cafe Street (성수동 카페거리)

9.1Km    2024-10-28

Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Yeonmujang-gil in Seongsu-dong, known for old factories and a shoe workshop street, has been reborn as a place of trendy cafes and culture. The energy of car repair shops, printing factories, and handmade shoes street still exist today but, as global restaurant brands, select shops, and cafes have set up amidst busily operating factories, an atmosphere unique to Seongsu-dong has been created. "Daerim Warehouse" led to the change in the Seongsu-dong streets and can be said to be the originator of all warehouse-style cafes that are popular throughout Cafe Street today. The red-brick structure, antique signboards, and a vast indoor space of an old warehouse have been maintained and, with the addition of a sensuous interior design, it has become a space suitable for fashion shows and exhibits, thus showing new potential for old Seongsu-dong architecture. Every day, new cafes, bakeries, restaurants, and cultural complexes open their doors and are busy welcoming visitors.

Homeplus - Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 동대문)

9.1Km    2024-04-23

133, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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White Spring (화이트스프링)

9.1Km    2024-02-21

19 Gyeonggang-ro 849beon-gil, Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-521-7777

White Spring is a large brunch café operated by a chef with a background in hotels. Their signature dish is eggs benedict. They also serve a Korean menu item, gangdoenjang bibimbap (seasoned soybean paste bibimbap), providing a hearty meal option. Ordering a meal includes a discount on americano coffee. Its proximity to the Hangang River makes it a popular spot for drives just outside Seoul.

Majang Meat Market (마장 축산물시장)

Majang Meat Market (마장 축산물시장)

9.1Km    2021-08-12

40, Majang-ro 31-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2281-4446

Majang Meat Market is the largest meat market in Korea. It is equipped with Korea’s most modern and cleanest facilities. The butchers here are proud of the market's size and hygienic facilities.

The market sells fresh meat arriving every hour from all over the country and from overseas. The prices are overtly marked for each meat along with the country and place of origin. For the market's efforts to provide quality products, the market is recognized by the Korean Medical Association (KMA).

Traders are able to trade easily thanks to the market's state of the art systems. At Majang Meat market, high quality meats are available at up to 30% less than at supermarket chains.

Olive Young - Seongsu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 성수역)

Olive Young - Seongsu Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 성수역)

9.1Km    2024-04-18

1F, 91, Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Saladaeng Temple (살라댕템플)

Saladaeng Temple (살라댕템플)

9.1Km    2024-03-12

32 Seongsui-ro 16-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Saladaeng Temple is a French fusion restaurant based on Thai cuisine. It is also known for being accessible by boat. Inside, there is an emerald-colored swimming pool, a central Buddha statue, and grand Buddha statues on the walls. The signature menu features Saladaen temple samdan tray (Saladang Temple three layer tray) with dim sum, deep-fried oysters, shrimp tart, salmon, creme brulee, financier, fruits, and more.