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Bugaksan Mountain (북악산)

Bugaksan Mountain (북악산)

6.4Km    2024-03-04

Cheongun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0297

Bugaksan Mountain is the mountain that one can see behind the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Cheong Wa Dae to the north. Hanyangdoseong, the city wall that surrounded the historic capital of Hanyang, was built by connecting the ridges of this mountain. These walls can still be found today, having been preserved quite well. Different trails weave through the area along the Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, and one can visit these trails at night as well. Bugak Skyway is a road that connects Changuimun Gate to Jeongneung Royal Tomb, and one can get a great view of Seoul’s city center from the Palgakjeong Pavilion on Bugak Skyway. 

Louis Bon - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루이본 명동)

Louis Bon - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루이본 명동)

6.4Km    2024-04-22

#101, 37, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Jogyesa Temple (조계사(서울))

6.4Km    2024-10-25

55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

As the main temple as well as the district head temple of the Jogye order in Seoul, Jogyesa Temple is the center of Korean Buddhism. The temple was built in the late 14th century during the Goryeo period but was completely destroyed in a fire. It was rebuilt under the name of Gakwangsa Temple in 1910 with the effort of many respectful monks, namely Han Yong-un and Lee Hee-gwang. The temple was given a role as the head temple of Korea’s Buddhism and renamed to Tegosa Temple in 1936. In 1954, a purification drive took place to eliminate Japanese influence and revive traditional Buddhism, which established the present day Jogyesa Temple as a result.

Jogyesa Temple plays an important role in Korean Buddhism as the head temple of the Jogye order. Jogyesa Temple’s Dharma Hall serves as the main venue for several Buddhist events, holding rituals, lectures, ceremonies, and other events all year long. The annual lantern festival in celebration of Buddha's birthday also takes place at this temple.

ABC-Mart - Myeong-dong 3(sam)beon-ga [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST명동3번가)

ABC-Mart - Myeong-dong 3(sam)beon-ga [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST명동3번가)

6.4Km    2024-04-17

41, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Myeongdong Kyoja (명동교자)

Myeongdong Kyoja (명동교자)

6.4Km    2024-03-25

29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-5348

Since 1970, Myeongdong Kyoja has been a staple in Myeongdong for its kalguksu (noodle soup), believed to be the progenitor of the Myeongdong-style kalguksu known for its rich broth and delicious gyoja (mandu). The restaurant's hallmark dish, kalguksu, features handmade noodles served in a deep, flavorful broth. In addition to its famous noodle soup, other beloved dishes include mandu and bibim guksu (spicy noodles).

Seoul International Garden Show (서울국제정원박람회)

Seoul International Garden Show (서울국제정원박람회)

6.4Km    2025-10-30

33 Yeouidaebang-ro 20-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-521-4626

The Seoul International Garden Show decorates the area of Boramae Park with a line-up of various themed gardens created by students, citizens, businesses, and cooperations both domestic and foreign.

Wellness Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (웰리스약국)

6.4Km    2024-04-19

51, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Wellness Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (웰니스약국)

Wellness Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (웰니스약국)

6.4Km    2024-06-27

51, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Lee Ri-Ja Hanbok Museum (이리자 한복전시관)

6.4Km    2022-08-08

20, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-9477

The Lee Ri-Ja Hanbok Museum displays the traditional clothing worn in Korea from birth to death. All hanbok displayed at the museum are created by the hanbok designer Lee Ri-Ja herself, who has over 40 years of experience.