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World Cup Park (월드컵공원)

7.8Km    2024-10-23

243-60 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Opened on May 1st, 2002, the Wolrd Cup Park was once a 15-year-old landfill that held over 92 million tons of garbage. The park is located near Seoul World Cup Stadium, and is made up of five smaller parks - Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park, Haneul (Sky) Park, Noeul (Sunset) Park, Nanjicheon Park, and Nanji Hangang Park.

* Pyeonghwa Park: Closest to Seoul World Cup Stadium, it holds a pond, garden, children’s playground, and forest. As a representative park of World Cup Park, the park was designed in hopes of peace and harmony between mankind and nature. It is often used as a picnic area and place for nature studies.

* Nanji Hangang Park: Nanji Hangang Park was developed on the banks of the Hangang River. In contrast to other Hangang River parks, Nanji Hangang Park is a water-friendly park that has a gradual slope towards the riverbank. The park consists of a camping ground, soccer field, basketball court, grass field, cruise ship port, and an area for nature studies.

* Haneul Park: Haneul Park consists of vast grassland located at the highest elevation of the five parks. The park's pasture is covered with eulalias and wild flowers in their most natural state. In addition, 30,000 butterflies of different species were introduced in 2000 to stabilize the ecosystem. Five wind-powered generators provide power to the park and the park’s maintenance office. Once a mountain of garbage, it is now a green hill with 22 lookout points offering breathtaking views of Seoul, including the N Seoul Tower, Bukhansan Mountain, and Hangang River. Tall trees are line the park to provide shades and serve as resting spots for visitors. As a popular spot to enjoy the sight of eulalias, the park usually remains open until late in the evening during the Eulalia Festival period.

* Noeul Park: In order to prevent the vast area of land of what was once a wasteland from becoming an unnecessary chunk of land, a nine-hole golf course was constructed in what is now known as Noeul Park. The golf course serves as an environment friendly entertainment park to visitors while stabilizing the geographical formation and has an urban park nearby that offers scenic views of the Hangang River and beautiful sunset. Located west of the golf park is Noeul Square, decorated with shrubs and flowers.

* Nanjicheon Park: Nanjicheon Park was developed from the Nanji Stream, which flowed under Haneul Park. It was once overflowing with sewage runoff from a nearby landfill, but it has since been beautifully restored into a park with clear water. The park is built to serve as a recreational spot for those with for youths, elders, and people with disabilities.

ID Clinic Hongdae (홍대 아이디의원)

7.8Km    2025-10-23

10th Floor, H-CUBE, 140 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae ID Clinic is a specialized clinic of the ID Group, backed by over 20 years of expertise in facial contouring surgery, skin treatments, and petit procedures. With a deep understanding of facial anatomy, we provide safe and precise treatments, offering a wide range of customized solutions such as lifting, Botox, fillers, and lasers to create natural and harmonious beauty.

THE FIRST STAY (더퍼스트스테이 호텔)

THE FIRST STAY (더퍼스트스테이 호텔)

7.9Km    2024-12-23

23 , Magokdong-ro 4-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2600-8300

The First Stay Hotel, located in Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, is chosen by many frequent business trippers as well as domestic and foreign travelers because of its modern styling, practical prices, and convenient transport links. Gimpo Airport is 10 minutes and Incheon International Airport just 30 minutes away, while subway and bus stops are within a 5-minute walk. The hotel has ample parking space, and self-catering is possible in some rooms.

Kleam Clinic (클림의원)

7.9Km    2025-10-23

3F, 141 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Kleam Clinic is a leader in K-beauty innovation, and they discover the unique, radiant beauty of customers from around the globe. 
Kleam Clinic is sought after by many customers as it is known for its excellent procedural competence, honest pricing, and use of genuine products. Additionally, the clinic provides interpretation services in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai for international clients. Additionally, the clinic offers airport pick-up and drop-off services, hotel bookings, and tax-free services, allowing foreign visitors a hassle-free one-stop procedure.
The clinic is open from Monday through Sunday so patients can conveniently get consultations on holidays as well. 

Converse - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 홍대점)

Converse - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 홍대점)

7.9Km    2024-06-27

22, Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Gwangmyeong Cave (광명 동굴)

Gwangmyeong Cave (광명 동굴)

7.9Km    2025-10-27

142 Gahak-ro 85beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gwangmyeong Cave was developed in 1912 during the Japanese colonial period to exploit resources, including gold mines, and continued to be developed for industrial purposes after liberation. After the mine was closed in 1972, it was used as a salted seafood warehouse for about 40 years. Gwangmyeong City purchased the site, reorganized it, and made it available to the public. It is currently recognized as a modern industrial heritage site with high historical value, and is well known as a cave theme park in the metropolitan area. Along with the cave, colorful lights and sculptures create a spectacular sight. Aside from tasting and purchasing Korean wine at the Gwangmyeong Wine Cave, visitors can also see the largest media art piece in Korea at the Lascaux Exhibition Hall, enjoying a more diverse travel experience.

Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

8.0Km    2025-07-11

77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-828-5765

The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is a historical and cultural event held to honor the patriotic spirit of General Gang Gam-chan, a famous general from the Goryeo Dynasty. The festival is known for its impressive night events, fitting for the location named after a falling star, and features a variety of parades and performances. 

◎ Gang Gam-chan and Nakseongdae 
General Gang Gam-chan of Goryeo is said to have been born at the place where the fourth star of the Big Dipper fell. This place is called Nakseongdae, which means “the place where the star fell.” 

Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital (중앙대학교광명병원)

8.0Km    2025-11-06

110 Deokan-ro (Iljik-dong), Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital is a general medical institution with approximately 700 beds. Opened in March 2022, the hospital has a total floor area of 97,000㎡ and consists of 14 floors above ground and 8 floors underground.
The hospital operates around six specialized clusters for critical care: Cancer Hospital, Cardiovascular & Cerebrovascular Hospital, Respiratory & Allergy Center, Digestive Disease Center, Spine Center, and Joint Center. With leading specialists in each field and state-of-the-art medical equipment, it provides advanced treatments and multidisciplinary care.
Recognized as a “hospital specializing in surgery,” Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital plays a central role in the metropolitan critical care system. It leads the digital transformation of healthcare by harmonizing digital healthcare with public health services, strengthening its position as a highly competitive medical institution. Moving forward, the hospital will continue to pursue patient-centered medical innovation and strive to become a next-generation hospital that represents not only the Seoul metropolitan area but also the Republic of Korea.

Real Escape Challenge (리얼 이스케이프 챌린지)

Real Escape Challenge (리얼 이스케이프 챌린지)

8.0Km    2025-11-05

21, Wausan-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Thrilling Escape Café
Depending on the theme, you can enjoy a thrill-based game where you have to escape from a room within a time limit. Celebrities such as Lovelyz Mijoo also enjoy visiting. The theme changes periodically and each room is marked in English, and a guide service for foreigners is also provided. It is 100% reservation-based.

Premiumpass International ((주)프리미엄패스 인터내셔널)

8.0Km    2025-10-23

(#501-507, Pine Square Building A), 22 Magokjungang 4-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

 Premiumpass International is a global tourism‧MICE service provider that creates new values through distinguished and innovative services.
As a travel agency specializing in medical tourism (aesthetic medicine, health checkups, critical care), we plan, develop, and manage various medical tourism products.
We provide a total one-stop service platform offering safe tours of K-tourism hotspots, specializing in services for individual tourists and luxury tourists.
*Safety Insurance & Care Service (personalized traveler insurance), 
*Airport concierge (reception, transfer), travel concierge (city/themed/luxury tour): Concierge Service Officers (CSO) for Incheon Airport and major tour hubs
* Digital concierge services for international visitors to Korea
* SOS service for a safe and comfortable experience for international tourists:
- Personalized care in the event of a safety accident or illness 
- Two-way services between online and offline (mobile chat, concierge services)