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Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

10.7Km    2023-03-13

120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-3007

Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Queen Jinseong’s reign), Monk Doseon founded it at the ground of Yeonhui Palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, and later in 1748 (the 24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.

“Yeongsanjae,” one of the Buddhist rituals and also a National Intangible Cultural Property, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summertime, Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival takes place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism.

Zero Complex (제로 컴플렉스)

10.7Km    2017-02-16

113, Donggwang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Equipped with culinary skills learned in France, Chef Lee Choong-hu presents sensual cuisines of his own design at Zero Complex. Seasonal ingredients are used to prepare menus that change on a monthly basis.

Donghwa Maeul Janchinnal (동화마을잔칫날)

Donghwa Maeul Janchinnal (동화마을잔칫날)

10.7Km    2021-03-27

287-50, Geumnanghwa-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2665-1555

You can enjoy delicious noodles at reasonable prices. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy noodles.

Seodaemun Culture & Sports Center Swimming Pool (서대문 문화체육회관 실내수영장)

10.7Km    2024-03-20

39 Baekryeonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun Culture & Sports Center Swimming Pool, covering 973 square meters, features a total of seven lanes with both adult and children's pools. The facility provides regular swimming lessons, survival swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, and more. The water quality is maintained using a natural salt electrolysis system. For free swimming, visitors can purchase tickets from the kiosk on the second floor, receive wristbands from the information desk, and enjoy the facility at an affordable cost.

Olive Young - Plus Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 플러스점)

10.7Km    2024-06-27

#B114~#B115, 372, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Seoullo 7017 (서울로 7017)

10.8Km    2024-10-29

432, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Originally opened in 1970, Seoullo 7017 was an elevated road that crossed over the Seoul Station railway, but when it became dilapidated and unusable for traffic, it was converted into a park in 2017. It is about 17 metres above the ground and offers a panoramic view of the Seoul Station Railway and the city of Seoul. It is directly connected to Seoul Station.

Olive Young - Bucheon Sang-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부천상동)

Olive Young - Bucheon Sang-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부천상동)

10.8Km    2024-04-16

105, Gilju-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall (홍제폭포)

Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall (홍제폭포)

10.8Km    2024-11-07

Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall is located along Hongjecheon Stream in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The waterfall was built in 2011 and is 25 meters tall and 60 meters wide. Despite being a man-made waterfall, the design and construction were so well-done that many find it hard to believe it wasn't a naturally formed waterfall. The area around the waterfall features various places for citizens and visitors to relax, while there are many cafes and cultural spaces in the area to make a visit more enjoyable.

Davich Optical - Bangbae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 방배)

Davich Optical - Bangbae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 방배)

10.8Km    2024-04-23

4, Bangbae-ro 20-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Daebak Ssambap duruchigi (대박쌈밥두루치기)

Daebak Ssambap duruchigi (대박쌈밥두루치기)

10.8Km    2021-03-27

7, Eungam-ro 9-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-303-3090

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh Ssam vegetables and various cuts of beef and pork. This restaurant's signature menu is leaf wraps and meat set menu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.