Bukhansan National Park (Seoul District) (북한산국립공원(서울))

0m 96564 2023-10-26

262 Bogungmun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-909-0497

Bukhansan Mountain was officially designated as a national park in 1983. Bukhansan National Park covers both Bukhansan and Dobongsan Mountains, and spans a total area of 80.699 ㎢. At the top of Bukhansan Mountain are Baegundae Terrace (835.6 m), Insubong Peak (810.5 m) and Mangyeongdae Terrace (799.5 m), which gave the mountain the nickname "Samgaksan" or the "three-horned mountain." The mountain had other names: Sambongsan (mountain with three peaks), Hwasan (flower mountain), and Buaak (mountain shaped like a person giving a baby a piggyback ride). The current name, Bukhansan, was given after the Bukhansanseong Fortress was built under King Sukjong of the Joseon dynasty.

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울))

1.7 Km 30453 2021-11-02

117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-902-2663

Hwagyesa Temple was built in 1522 (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in a fire in 1618. It was rebuilt the following year, and expanded In 1866 through the efforts of Monks Yongseon and Beomun.
The temple also has various templestay programs for visitors. Hwagyesa Temple is located not too far from the city but also provides a natural environment.

Bugakjeong Isang Galbi (북악정(이상갈비))

1.9 Km 9466 2020-04-28

6, Pyeongchang 36-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-394-2340

Bugakjeong Isang Galbi is an oasis located in the middle of the city. The restaurant has been known for its marinated galbi (served with a wide variety of side dishes) since the beginning of its impressive history of over 30 years. For the comfort of its diners, the grounds also include a free lounge.

Total Museum (토탈미술관)

2.0 Km 10864 2022-07-22

8, Pyeongchang 32-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-379-7037

The Total Museum is a branch of Jangheung Art Park (formerly “Total Outdoor Museum”) that opened near Bukhansan Mountain in April 1992. It houses facilities such as an art academy, library, art shop, and outdoor performance stage. In addition to exhibitions, the museum holds a variety of art and culture programs like musical concerts, events, lectures, and seminars. In particular, the members-only educational programs and gallery concerts provide a chance to enjoy high-quality cultural events.

Gana Art Center (가나아트센터)

2.0 Km 17586 2024-03-18

28 Pyeongchang 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Gana Art Center located at the foothills of Bukhansan Mountain has been showcasing more than 300 exhibitions since its opening in 1983. Through both national and international exhibitions, the Gana Art Center is a recognized gellery. With numerous fairs and exhibitions, Gana Art Center not only invite internationally known artists, but also promotes other forms of art, such as music, theater, mime, etc. Through their flexibility in promoting all art forms, the visitors will surely be able to find the theme of their interest.

Innisfree - Seongbuk Jeongneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 성북정릉)

2.0 Km 0 2024-04-18

104, 40-3, Bogungmun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Jeongneung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 정릉)

2.1 Km 0 2024-04-17

38, Bogungmun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Himart - Samyang Lotte Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 삼양롯데마트점)

2.1 Km 0 2024-04-22

247, Samyang-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Mart - Samyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 삼양점)

2.1 Km 0 2024-04-22

247, Samyang-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Donghwa Kim's Hotel (동화킴스관광호텔)

2.2 Km 11556 2021-01-19

136, Pyeongchangmunhwa-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-379-0520

Donghwa Kim's Hotel, located in Jongno-gu, Pyeongchang-dong, was designed to give the impression of a mountain cabin while combining Korean and modern architectural elements, resulting in a structure of notable artistic taste. The four-story hotel has 51 comfortable guestrooms, a banquet hall, a coffee shop, a Western restaurant, and a Korean restaurant. The hotel offers a wide-open view of the neighboring Bugaksan Mountain.

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