Namyangju Joan [Slow City] (남양주 조안)

14.0Km 2020-03-27

413, Bukhangang-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
82-31-521-5686

The origin of the city name, Joan, comes from the meaning "a place where birds dwell peacefully." Joan-myeon in Namyangju was designated a "slow city" in 2010 and was the first slow city in the Seoul metropolitan area. The city has a well-paved bike road along the Namhangang Riverbank connecting Paldang to Yangpyeong through Daeseong-ri. The city also has the Slow City Trail, starting from Ungilsan Station and passing through Majinsanseong Fortress and Sujongsa Temple before arriving at Songchon Independence Park.

Each of the twelve villages in Namyangju is known for a different local treasure, ranging from lotus fields to cultural heritages. Joan-myeon in particular has received compliments for its local communities, eco-friendly and organic farming, natural environment, traditional culture, and well-managed fisheries.

Hamgyeongdo Chapssal Sundae (함경도찹쌀순대)

14.0Km 2021-03-30

32, Songpa-daero 28-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-403-8822

This is a Sundae-soup restaurant that serves sundae with Hamgyeongdo-style glutinous rice. This restaurant's signature menu is blood sausage. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Sungshin Women's University Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 성신여대입구역점)

14.0Km 2024-06-27

9, Arirang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Sports Complex (Jamsil Sports Complex) (서울종합운동장(잠실종합운동장))

14.0Km 2024-03-12

25, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2240-8800

Seoul Sports Complex, located in Songpa, Seoul, hosted the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Summer Olympics. It consists of a main stadium, a baseball stadium, an indoor stadium, a students' gymnasium, an indoor swimming pool, and auxiliary stadiums. It serves as the venue for professional baseball and basketball games in Korea, as well as frequent K-pop concerts. Conveniently linked to subway lines 2 and 9, it offers easy access for visitors.

Yutaro - Garak Branch (유타로 가락)

14.0Km 2021-03-29

24, Songpa-daero 28-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1410-4351

It is a traditional Japanese ramen restaurant frequented by many gourmets. This restaurant's signature menu is instant noodles. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Angyeong Seonsaengnim - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (안경선생님 종로)

14.1Km 2024-04-18

1F, 393-1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Baemyeong Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 배명사거리)

14.1Km 2024-04-18

276, Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Lamiche Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (라미체성형외과)

14.1Km 2024-06-26

14, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Water Garden (물의정원)

14.1Km 2023-07-27

398 , Bukhangang-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Namyangju Water Garden was created as a waterside ecological park with a vast area of 484,188 ㎡ created by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport as part of the Hangang River Restoration Project in 2012. For residents living nearby, the water garden is a neighborhood park visited to enjoy jogging and riding along the promenade and bicycle path. It is also a great tourist destination for travelers.

California Tourist Hotel (캘리포니아 관광호텔)

14.1Km 2019-08-21

11, Songpa-daero 28-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-401-4653, 4763

California Hotel is located in Songpa-gu Garak-dong, a central area for business, sports, and culture in Seoul.

Thanks to its convenient location near major points of interest and facilities such as Jamsil Lotte World, Olympic Park, COEX, City Airport Terminal, and Jamsil Stadium, California Hotel is a popular accommodation choice among both business travelers and tourists.

Guestrooms feature a modern and luxurious décor and are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as a shower with massage functions, whirlpool bathtub, air cleaner, large flat screen TV, DVD player, and computer.

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