Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관) - Area information - Korea travel information

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)

8.1Km    2021-07-02

51, Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-330-8899

Nestled at the foothills of Ansan Mountain, a natural resting area in the city, Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is the first natural history museum in the nation to be established by a government agency. Opened on July 10, 2003, the museum offers various opportunities to experience and learn about the environment. It also provides the chance to interact with animals and plants, teaching the value of life.

Songa Myeonok (손가면옥)

8.2Km    2024-10-15

313 Sinheung-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Established in 1994, Songa Myeonok is a renowned naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) restaurant in Bucheon. Its signature dishes include bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles) and hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish). These dishes are celebrated for their chewy noodles and a refreshing blend of sweet and sour seasonings. Boasting a spacious parking lot and a comfortable interior, the restaurant is a popular choice for family outings and group gatherings.

E-Land Cruise (Hangang River Ferry Cruise) (이랜드크루즈 (한강유람선))

E-Land Cruise (Hangang River Ferry Cruise) (이랜드크루즈 (한강유람선))

8.2Km    2024-10-31

(Nodeulnaru Park), 290, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6291-6900

The E-Land Cruise cuts across the Hangang River along the east-west axis. It connects two terminals, one in Yeouido and the other in Jamsil. The company offers a number of different programs, such as the Han River Tour Cruise, a daytime cruise that takes one along the views of Hangang River, and the Moonlight Music Cruise, which offers a beautiful view of Seoul at night with jazz music. One can also enjoy buffet lunch and dinners on the ship.

Style82 Co., Ltd. (㈜스타일82)

8.3Km    2025-10-23

#303, Gasan Urban Work I, 135 Gasan digital 2-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

Style82, Inc., is a healthcare platform operated by "experts" with over 20 years of experience. They market Korean Wave content and domestic products, including medical tourism, commerce, and distribution, through their international network, and expand their specialized medical services into the global market.

In particular, the medical platform "Medi82", which started in the first half of 2025, provides VIP customer service so that overseas customers can receive the best medical services in Korea through partnerships with over 130 hospitals in Korea. Experienced staff members who can interpret foreign languages ​​communicate directly with customers, minimizing medical accidents or inconveniences that may occur during hospital treatment. Additionally, we have branches in Japan and Vietnam, and partners in the United States, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Geumcheon Fashion Film Festival (금천패션영화제)

Geumcheon Fashion Film Festival (금천패션영화제)

8.3Km    2025-07-11

90 Digital-ro 9-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-809-8238

The Geumcheon Fashion Film Festival is the nation's only film festival to focus on the theme of fashion, and takes place in the fashion industry sector of Geumcheon-gu.

The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital (가톨릭대학교 여의도성모병원)

8.4Km    2025-10-23

(Yeouido-dong), 10 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, established in 1936, is a hospital affiliated with a medical school and has a rich history of advancing the country's medical field through exceptional medical staff and pioneering research. 
The hospital offers a convenient fast-track service for swift diagnosis and treatment, ranging from complex cancer care to minor conditions. As the first in Korea to open a dedicated lymphoma center, we have specialized expertise in treating various cancers, including lymphoma. 
Our use of da Vinci robotic surgery allows for precise, minimally invasive procedures for complex conditions such as uterine fibroids, rectal cancer, prostate cancer, and thyroid cancer, promoting faster recovery. The hospital's one-stop service for breast and thyroid nodules ensures rapid diagnosis and treatment planning, completing biopsies within a single day.
At the Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, we remain committed to providing top-tier medical services and advancing medical research while upholding the highest standards of bioethics.

Ewha Womans University (이화여자대학교)

8.4Km    2023-07-04

52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3277-2114

Ewha Womans University is Korea's first women's university founded in 1886 by American Methodist missionary Mary Scranton. Ewha Womans University is also the most famous women's university in Korea and its name originates from Ehwa Hakdang, a name given by Empress Myeongseong in 1887. Ewha Womans University created a four-year university course in 1910, and in 1943, the name of Ewha was taken away during the Japanese colonial period and downgraded to a one-year school. In October 1945, the year of Korea's independence from Japan, it regained the name of Ewha and was promoted to a university with eight departments. Currently, it consists of 15 graduate schools, 11 colleges, and 67 departments, and there are 8 affiliated research institutes.

The street in front of Ewha Womans University is famous for shopping. This place is full of clothing stores and neat food that boast a popping sensation to suit the tastes of female college students. The shopping street in front of Ewha Womans University is a straight road that lies ahead of Exits 2 and 3 of Seoul Subway Line 2. Alleyways stretch out like branches around this street and are filled with various accessory shops, clothing stores, shoe stores, restaurants, cafes, and beauty salons.

Starbucks Edae R (스타벅스 이대R)

Starbucks Edae R (스타벅스 이대R)

8.4Km    2024-12-27

34 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Starbucks Edae R store is the first Starbucks store opened in 1999 and Korea's first Reserve only store

Starbucks Edae R store is the first Starbucks store opened in Korea. It is located 150 meters from the front gate of Ewha Womans University. The store has been loved by customers for over two decades since 1999. In celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019, the store re-opened as Korea's first Reserve-only store. It specializes in offering specialty coffee and memorable experiences to many customers visiting Korea's first Starbucks store. As the leading store presenting the history and future of Starbucks, it offers high-quality coffee in a beautifully decorated setting, along with unique beverages and exclusive merchandise available only at this particular store.

Ewha Womans University Museum (이화여자대학교박물관)

Ewha Womans University Museum (이화여자대학교박물관)

8.5Km    2022-09-14

52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3277-3152

The Ewha Womans University Museum was established in 1935 with the goal of preserving the cultural heritage of Korea. Originally, items related to folk art, traditional woodwork, and pottery were put on display in the hall of the main university to keep them from being confiscated during the Japanese occupation. This later led to the opening of the museum to display and store the growing collection.

Regular exhibitions of the museum’s collection have been taking place annually from 1972. Since 1996, the museum also held special exhibitions that focus on other themes related to cultural heritage. Additional small-scale exhibitions are also held frequently to promote Korea's traditional culture and art.

A ceramics research facility as well as a more traditional museum, a large portion of the museum’s efforts is focused on the research and excavation of kilns. To this aim, excavation teams from the museum have traveled to various parts of the country to conduct studies on historic sites and assess the value of artifacts. Through the publication of books and reports on its discoveries, the museum has contributed to raising knowledge and awareness of Korean cultural heritage in academia and among the public.

Ewha Welcome Center (이화웰컴센터)

8.5Km    2022-09-13

52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3277-3277

Ewha Welcome Center opened in 2013 as the first promotional center and visitor center of its kind on a university campus in Korea, comprised of an information desk, exhibition lounge, and gift shop. The information desk offers useful information to help visitors get the most out of their Ewha campus experience. The exhibition lounge introduces the history, traditions, and vision of the present-day and future of the university year-round. Visitors can purchase university gear at the gift shop. Furthermore, foreign visitors can take part in a range of campus tour programs in English and Chinese for an enriching experience.