Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)

6.6Km 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.

Youngone Corporation [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 영원무역)

6.6Km 2024-04-19

159, Mallijae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Sura Hanu (수라한우)

6.6Km 2021-07-28

364, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3663-3500

Sura Haru specalizes in Hanjeongsik (Korean table d'hote), a traditional Korean course meal. The restaurant blends the beauty of traditional hanok with modern design elements for a beautiful atmosphere. The restaurant also features a banquet hall and separate smaller dining rooms for events and gatherings of all types from business to family meetings.

Doksan-dong Cattle Market (독산동우시장)

6.6Km 2024-02-15

1209 Beoman-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

Doksan-dong Cattle Market stands as a prominent meat market in the southwestern part of Seoul, distinguishable by its division into wholesale and retail sections. Renowned for providing an array of meat at budget-friendly prices, the market has gained notable acclaim for its multitude of beef restaurants. Visitors have the opportunity to procure beef, pork, and offals such as intestines or tails while soaking in the lively ambiance characteristic of a traditional market.

CheongKwanJang - Hangangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 한강로)

6.6Km 2024-04-18

1F, Junggwanjang Hangang-ro Branch, 159-1, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대)

6.7Km 2024-04-18

19, Cheongpa-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

6.7Km 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.

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

6.7Km 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.

Younggi Mind [Tax Refund Shop] (영지생각)

6.7Km 2024-06-27

354, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Ijo Myeonok (이조면옥)

6.7Km 2021-03-29

353, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3661-3457

It is a famous restaurant where people wait in line to eat naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) with raw fish. This restaurant's signature menu is cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.

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