Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

12.2Km 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.”

Vegenomics Fair (제10회 베지노믹스페어 (비건페스타ㅣ그린페스타ㅣESG푸드페스타))

12.2Km 2025-01-21

3104 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2223-1851

Vegenomics, or veganomics, which focuses on vegan and vegetarian businesses, is a fast-growing economy. The Vegenomics Fair is the largest event of its kind in Asia, and offers the chance for different businesses to network as well as consumers to get to know more about them.

Gwanaksan Mountain Nakseongdae Park (관악산 낙성대공원)

12.2Km 2021-07-16

77, Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-879-6525

Nakseongdae Park was built as a tribute to General Kang Gam-chan (948-1031) of the Goryeo dynasty. In 1973, the city of Seoul reorganized the birthplace of General Kang, resulting in changes to the park. Located inside the park are Anguksa Shrine, the general’s birthplace, and a three-story stone pagoda, which was made during the Goryeo dynasty. The 4.48-meter-high pagoda is made of granite, and is called “Kang Gam-chan Tap (pagoda)” or “Kang Gam-chan Nakseongdae Tap”.

*Anguksa Shrine
Anguksa is a shrine built in 1974 emulating the wooden architecture style of the Goryeo era. The shrine has high ceilings and houses the portrait of General Kang Gam-chan. The shrine is located on the road leading to the back gate of Seoul National University and has become a popular place in the area.

*Nakseongdae Yuji
Nakseongdae Yuji is the birthplace of General Kang Gam-chan and the original location of the three-story pagoda. During the maintenance of Nakseongdae area in 1973, the pagoda was moved into the vicinity of Anguksa Shrine, and a two-meter tall monument was erected in its original location to mark the historical significance of the site.

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

12.3Km 2021-06-01

111, Baumoe-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3460-5300

Located at the foot of Umyeonsan Mountain in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Gwanmunsa Temple had its ground-breaking ceremony in 1993 and construction was completed in October 1998.

The temple site has a total area of 22,148.76 ㎡ with seven ground levels and four basement levels. The temple was constructed with a mixture of modern and traditional Buddhist architectural designs. Inside the temple, cutting-edge facilities are used for various cultural events, conferences, and sacred ceremonies.

Neighbored by Cheonggyesan Mountain, Umyeonsan Mountain, and Yangjaecheon Stream, the temple is located near many natural spots visitors can enjoy. In particular, Umyeonsan Mountain (alt. 293 m), where Gwanmunsa Temple is located, gets its name for its shape resembling a cow lying down. Designated as a city park and managed by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Umyeonsan Mountain has several valleys with clear spring waters and a dense forest inhabited by diverse animals and plants.

Yeongbyeon Naengmyeon (연변냉면)

12.3Km 2021-03-25

136, Dorim-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-844-5544

It is a place serving naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle) using Chinese-style broth. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is cold buckwheat noodles.

Gwangjingyo 8th Avenue (광진교 8번가)

12.3Km 2020-07-01

77, Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-476-0722

Gwangjingyo 8th Avenue is the only cultural area in Korea located beneath a bridge. Not just a performance venue, the building also houses a gallery depicting the 100-year history of the Hangang River and a Hangang Renaissance Project Promotion Room, which provides a glimpse of developers’ plans to further revive the river into a prime leisure spot for citizens and tourists.

Thanks to its location under the Gwangjingyo Bridge in Hangang Park (Gwangnaru area), Gwangjingyo 8th Avenue affords a scenic view of the river as seen from its glass observatory. Live performances are held on Friday or weekend nights; applications can be made online and a few winners are chosen at random to watch each performance.

Ganghan Sikdang (강한식당)

12.3Km 2021-03-25

30, Daerim-ro, 23-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-834-8855

It is a place where you can enjoy a variety of unique Chinese dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is boiled dumpling. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Teolbone Someoriijip (털보네소머리집)

12.3Km 2021-03-25

25-2, Dorimcheon-ro, 11-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-841-1138

It is a soup dish made by boiling beef bones for more than 10 hours. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is beef head meat and rice soup.

Haerim Coffee Hopeu (해림커피호프)

12.3Km 2021-03-25

25, Dorimcheon-ro, 11-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-831-3826

It is a place that sells not only coffee but also a variety of specialties. This restaurant's signature menu is fried chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Jindallae Jangguk (진달래장국)

12.3Km 2021-03-25

129, Dorim-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-835-6658

It is a place where you can eat a variety of Chinese dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is stir-fried squid. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

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