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Tteok Museum (떡박물관)

11.7Km    2021-09-29

71, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-5447

The Tteok Museum displays over 2,000 Korean kitchen utensils and tteok (rice cake) related items, arranged by various themes. The displayed utensils are handmade household necessities that are ingenuous, yet reveal the lifestyle of the working class. The elderly may relive fond childhood memories and the younger generation can experience the wisdom of ancestors through the rare kitchen utensils.

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate (창경궁 홍화문)

11.7Km    2021-05-27

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-4868

Honghwamun Gate is the main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace. It has three opening gates in the front and two to the side with a sophisticated locking mechanism.

Tteulan Teahouse (뜰안)

11.7Km    2024-12-10

Tteulan Teahouse is a cafe that really allows one to feel the tradition and flair of Korea. Tteulan has two entrances: one facing the wide alley and the other facing the smaller one. The smaller entrance is decorated like a garden, so it feels as if one is stepping into a land of fairy-tales. The café has a floor seating tables with traditional items like gadari soban (a table with legs that curve like a dog's legs), and jogakbo (a textile woven from several pieces of scrap cloth), all of which add to the traditional Korean aesthetic. The menu features ssanghwacha (medicinal herb tea known to help the immune system), a favorite among middle-aged and elderly Koreans; omija tea (omija is a tart berry that grows in East Asia known to be good for lung and bronchial health and boosts immunity); citrus tea (usually made with yuzu which is rich in vitamin C and said to help mitigate fatigue); and pour-over coffee. Traditional desserts include mugwort rice cake (rice cake with mugwort added for herbal flavor, best enjoyed with malt syrup), pumpkin rice cake, and roasted grain powder (a nutritious beverage made with a variety of powdered grain). It can be hard to find seating in the afternoon, so visitors are advised to avoid these hours if they seek to enjoy their drink in peace.

Alive Museum (Insa-dong Branch) [박물관은 살아있다(인사동점)]

11.7Km    2024-03-15

(B1 and B2, Daeil Building), 12, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-1544-8506

The Alive Museum is a media theme park located in Insa-dong. The exhibition here is made up of optical illusion art, large objet, and digital media pieces, which allow you to delve into the land of mystery. It is made up of different sections like the Insadong Photo Studio, Game Village, and the Toy Village.

Dynamic Maze (Insa-dong) (다이나믹 메이즈 (서울 인사동점))

11.7Km    2024-03-15

12, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1544-8506

Dynamic Maze is an indoor space in Insa-dong dedicated to an exciting adventure: A maze filled with obstacles, requiring participants to work together and overcome the barriers through quickness and focus. Go through the hall of mirrors, climb the wall, and cross the suspension bridge to finally escape from the maze.

Jangheung Hanok Swimming Pool (장흥한옥수영장)

11.7Km    2024-07-03

322-60 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-829-2288

Jangheung Hanok Swimming Pool opened in 2017, blending the charms of a traditional hanok building with natural mineral waters to create an exotic swimming pool. The pool implements natural purification methods without the use of harsh chemicals, making it great for people who have atopy and other sensitive skin issues.

Ikseon-dong Hanok Street (익선동 한옥거리)

11.7Km    2025-10-27

Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Ikseon-dong is a place where the harmony of alleys and hanok houses exudes beautiful charm and is a must-visit spot for tourists of all ages and genders. It is also an area that connects the younger and older generations.

At That Time, Byeonhongrye(그때, 변홍례)

11.8Km    2025-12-04

서울특별시 성북구 성북로 5-7 (성북동1가)
1600-2238

Sungsam Medical Foundation, Miz Medi Hospital (성삼의료재단미즈메디병원)

11.8Km    2025-10-23

295 Gangseo-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

MizMedi Hospital began as an obstetrics and gynecology center specializing in infertility treatment in 1991. In 2000, we expanded to become a general hospital for women, providing comprehensive care for infertility and a wide range of women's health issues. 

- The first JCI-certified hospital in Korea specializing in women's healthcare
- An obstetrics and gynecology hospital accredited by the Ministry of Health and Welfare
- 64 specialists and 322 highly skilled employees
- Serving 390,000 patients and delivering 4,000 babies each year
- Performing over 8,000 surgeries each year, with most gynecologic conditions treated laparoscopically, and more than 1,700 in vitro fertilization procedures, frozen embryo transfers, and artificial insemination treatments— with a pregnancy success rate of over 50%

Proudly, we are MizMedi Hospital.

Jinju Hoegwan (진주회관)

11.8Km    2024-06-19

26 Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-5388

Jinju Hoegwan is a renowned kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup) eatery near City Hall Station. Kongguksu is a traditional Korean summer dish made by boiling and grinding soybeans into a creamy broth, served with noodles, offering a refreshing and nutty flavor. Kongguksu is available from March to November. Their staff-recommended menu includes kimchi bokkeumbap (kimchi fried rice), freshly roasted by the staff, along with kimchi jjigae and samgyeopsal (pork belly).