Achasan Sunrise Festival (아차산 해맞이)
10.8Km 25286 2020-02-13
127, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
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Achasan Mountain offers a great view of the sunrise in Seoul, preventing the need to travel all the way to the East Sea to enjoy this beautiful sight. Achasan Mountain is a popular spot to watch the sunrise as it is easily accessible using public transportation and takes only about 15 minutes to hike up to the viewing spot. Hikers and non-hikers alike gather on New Year's Day to greet the sun as the hiking trail consists of well-managed, gradual slopes.
The annual Achasan Sunrise Event first began on January 1, 2000 as the first sunrise event in Seoul and has now beocome one of the most representative events of Seoul, welcoming more than 40,000 visitors every year with cultural performances and other events that wish a prosperous and hopeful new year.
Gamnamu Jip (감나무집)
10.8Km 27225 2024-02-28
45 Dasan-ro 747beon-gil, Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Gamnamu Jip, known for its grilled eel dishes, offers a dining experience with views of Paldangho Lake. In addition to grilled eel, they also serve megi maeuntang (spicy catfish stew) and dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken). Nearby attractions include the Birth Home of Jeong Yagyong, commemorating a Silhak scholar during the late Joseon dynasty, and the the Museum of Silhak, which showcases the reform-minded academic trends of that era. The area is ideal for a pleasant stroll along the Dasan Trail and around the Paldangho Lake following a meal.
Soma Museum of Art (소마미술관)
10.8Km 19636 2023-04-13
424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-425-1077
Soma Museum of Art was opened in September 2004 as a cultural space amid the nature of Seoul Olympic Park. The museum displays over 222 sculptures, and offers a variety of cultural and educational programs, including the nation's first drawing center and archive.
Olympic Park Stadium (올림픽공원 경기장)
10.8Km 40151 2021-06-11
424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-410-1114
Olympic Park is an expansive outdoor area for Seoul residents to enjoy, offering facilities and venues for a range of events including athletic competitions, concerts and other performances. The park houses athletic facilities including the gymnasium of the ’88 Seoul Olympic Games, a fencing stadium, weightlifting stadium, swimming pool and tennis courts. Moreover, those venues are multi-purpose facilities that can host a wide range of events and performances.
Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)
10.8Km 44313 2024-03-12
424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2814
Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen fortress built during the Hanseong period of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje (BC 18-AD 660). It is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd to 4th centuries. Utilizing the natural advantages of the Hangang River, it served defensive purposes with its trench and log barrier. Excavated relics from the Baekje era are on display at the Seoul Baekje Museum. The site is situated within the Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul.
Semiwon (세미원)
10.9Km 38447 2023-01-19
93, Yangsu-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-775-1835
Semiwon is a botanical garden solely focused on lotus flowers. The garden houses the world’s only museum dedicated to showcasing lotus flowers in daily living, cooking, and writing. The 180,000 square-meter park consists of ponds through which water is filtered and purified before flowing back into the Hangang River. The park is most beautiful in summer when the lotus blossoms are in full bloom but is also decorated with seasonal flowers throughout the year. Additional facilities at Semiwon include the Environment Learning Center, Experience Center, and exhibition areas.
Achasan Mountain (아차산)
10.9Km 55633 2024-03-07
Acheon-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-450-1655
Achasan Mountain is a 295m-high mountain that stretches across Seoul and the city of Guri. Its proximity to the city makes it an accessible destination for hiking in Seoul. The hiking trails are maintained quite well, so even beginners can enjoy hiking in the mountain. From the summit of Achasan Mountain, one can enjoy the beautiful view of Seoul and the Hangang River. In fall, the mountain is famous for its fall colors as well.
Olive Young - Namyangju Byeollae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 남양주별내점)
11.0Km 0 2024-06-28
3904-22-1~2, 84, Byeollaejungang-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
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Olympic Park (올림픽공원)
11.0Km 195954 2023-10-19
424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-410-1114
Olympic Park is an impressive leisure facility in which historic remains from the Baekje era share space with modern, state-of-the-art sports stadiums, an eco-friendly forest, and spacious grass fields. The legacy of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the park not only houses the country’s largest sports arena, but has also become a place where Seoul residents come to relax and unwind.
Spread across approximately 1.45 million square meters, Olympic Park encompasses the land that was once Mongchontoseong Fortress and Mongchonhaeja (manmade lake) from the early Baekje period. The park is divided into several zones, including a leisure sports park, a cultural art park, an eco-park, and the History Experience Park dedicated to the area’s rich historic heritage.
Because Olympic Park is so large and takes over three hours to explore, visitors are advised to familiarize themselves with entrances and exits and travel routes before they start. To further save time, visitors can ride the Road Train (“Hodori Train”) located next to Peace Square.
Seoul Jazz Festival (SJF) (서울재즈페스티벌)
11.0Km 12404 2021-07-21
424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
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In the wide grass field of Olympic Park in Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Asia's top jazz festival, the Seoul Jazz Festival is held. Every May, world-famous artists come to entertain visitors during the festival.
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