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Bonghwasan Mountain - Seoul (봉화산 (서울))

Bonghwasan Mountain - Seoul (봉화산 (서울))

18.9Km    2022-09-14

Sinnae-ro 21-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2094-2353

Bonghwasan Mountain (alt. 160 meters) in Jungnang-gu, Seoul offers scenic views of Buramsan, Dobongsan, and Namsan mountains. From the mountain, hikers can even see as far as the Yangju area of Gyeonggi-do Province to the north. Officially designated a “neighborhood park” in July 1977, Bonghwasan Mountain has a variety of convenience facilities, not least of which is the beacon tower of Achasan Bongsudae (remolded in 1994) perched on the mountain summit. Also near the summit is Sansingak Shrine, which is the site of the annual Bonghwasan Dodanggut (Intangible Cultural Property of Seoul), a shamanistic rite performed on the third day of the third lunar month.

Olive Young - Munjeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 문정역)

Olive Young - Munjeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 문정역)

18.9Km    2024-04-18

Bldg. G #127, and #128, 167, Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Rogatis - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로가디스 문정점)

Rogatis - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로가디스 문정점)

18.9Km    2024-04-23

109, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Mods Outlet (모즈아울렛)

Mods Outlet (모즈아울렛)

18.9Km    2020-04-15

108, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-407-5151

Located on Rodeo Street in Munjeong-dong, Mods Outlet is a popular shopping mall for women. The shop specializes in trendy clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories. Top-notch Korean and imported brand items are discounted up to 70% off their original retail prices.

Demoo [Tax Refund Shop] (데무)

19.0Km    2024-06-27

1F, #2, 108, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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K2 - Munjeong Branch (K2 (문정점))

K2 - Munjeong Branch (K2 (문정점))

19.0Km    2020-02-17

42, Jungdae-ro 10-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-403-9670

K2 boasts an impressive array of hiking items for those enjoying an outdoor life. Items in K2 are not only functional, but also fashionable. K2 at Munjeong runs both regular and outlet stores. Functional hiking boots and fashionable hiking clothing items focusing on slim designs are available at relatively inexpensive prices.

Monument Coffee (모뉴먼트커피)

Monument Coffee (모뉴먼트커피)

19.0Km    2023-12-22

5 Olympic-ro 62-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Monument Coffee is a casual hangout café for locals located across from Cheonho-dong. This cafe is on one side of the first floor of the building, and although it is small, with only three or four tables, many regulars visit this place often due to the taste of coffee, baked snacks, and desserts. The signature menu here is the real vanilla bean latte. The unique, savory flavor comes to life thanks to the generous use of vanilla beans. This signature menu is limited and only offered while ingredients last on a daily basis, so visitors are advised to visit early. Baked snacks and desserts that go well with coffee are also available, including financiers, madeleines, churros, and apple pies.

The North Face - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (노스페이스 문정점)

The North Face - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (노스페이스 문정점)

19.0Km    2024-04-19

39, Jungdae-ro 10-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

19.0Km    2025-03-29

10, Dongnam-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-400-1633

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is a large shopping district containing over 200 brand-name discount stores. The street is T-shaped, with a 1-kilometer-long main street connected to a 400-meter-long alley, and the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center located at the center. For shoppers’ convenience, there is a public parking lot (if visitors purchase goods at Rodeo Street, they can park here for free) and a parking lot for foreign tourists only (free of charge). Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is one of Korea’s major shopping streets with customers ranging from teenagers to adults, since discount stores stocking sports wear, casual wear, shoes, men’s and ladies’ suits, and golf wear are all located on this street. Moreover, this is a great place to find deals on famous brands, at prices lower than at a department store. On some items you can get discounts of up to 70-80%.

Since most of the goods are stock from previous seasons, it might be better to purchase the more classic styles rather than the trendy fashions. In some cases, the goods might have been slightly crumpled or stained during the transfer from warehouse storage, but taking them to the dry-cleaners should fix most problems. However you should be careful when looking at the sewing quality, and check for missing buttons.

One more thing to bear in mind is the shopping season. Even discount stores have periods when stock runs low. The best time to shop is immediately after the stores in Rodeo Street restock their merchandise. This is done at about the same time as department stores. There is also an enormous variety of goods to choose from during the Rodeo Festivals in May and September. The purchased goods are exchangeable but non-refundable, so check the quality of the products carefully before purchasing.

In addition, Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street has a wide selection of restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are a number of pizza places, coffee shops, and food courts, as well as internet cafes and game rooms in the alleys behind the stores. Visitors can also relax in the surrounding parks. There’s a park with a 600-year-old zelkova tree right behind the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center. Munjeong Rodeo Street is not just a shopping district; it’s a cultural area. The ‘Munjeong-dong Cultural Festival’ takes place every year in May, and the ‘Munjeong-dong Rodeo Festival’ takes place in May every other year. During these festivals, visitors can watch traditional Korean performances, traditional wedding ceremonies, international fashion parades, hip-hop dancing, and more. A charity sale is held on weekends and national holidays on the open-air stage of the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center, and merchandise is sold for even bigger discounts.

Bongpiyang (봉피양)

Bongpiyang (봉피양)

19.0Km    2021-04-20

1-4, Yangjae-daero 71-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-415-5527

Operated by Byeokje Galbi restaurant, Bongpiyang (Bangi Branch) is the main store, featuring Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and dwaejigalbi (pork ribs). In particular, the combinations of deep meat broth and high-purity buckwheat noodles give a great taste.