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Owl Museum (부엉이박물관)

Owl Museum (부엉이박물관)

10.4Km    2022-09-19

143, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-2902

The Owl Museum is filled with over 2,000 pieces of owl-themed arts and crafts collected from all over the world by the owner. Renovated from a house, the museum has a feel of an antique café as the owner offers a cup of coffee or tea to visitors. Located near the city, those interested in owls should stop for a view and a drink. Various stories of how the collection was gathered as well as information on owls are also interesting.

CheongKwanJang - Seonghaengdang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 성행당)

CheongKwanJang - Seonghaengdang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 성행당)

10.4Km    2024-04-18

1F, 465, Gosanja-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Mangwon Market (망원시장)

10.4Km    2025-07-11

27 Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangwon Market is one of the representative traditional markets of Seoul. Its proximity to both Mangnidan Street and Hangang Park makes it a great place to do some shopping in preparation for a riverside picnic. The market isn’t very large, but it is packed with delicious treats.  One can find classics like the deep-fried and braised chicken, braised pigs' feet, crispy deep-fried green chili pepper, and other snack fare there, along with stores offering food and lifestyle items for some browsing.

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

10.4Km    2025-05-20

Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangnidan Street is located near Poeun-ro, which can be reached in about 6 to 8 minutes of leisurely walk toward Mangwon Hangang Park from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station on Subway Line 6. Its name comes from the combination of Mangwon-dong and the Gyeongnidan Street in Itaewon, meaning the “Gyeongnidan Street of Mangwon-dong.” There are a variety of restaurants, cafes, dessert shops, and other small shops, each with their own charm, making it a great place to take the kids shopping or just get some rest. This place is quite close to Mangwon Market, so visitors can stop by the market if time allows. Another way to fit this area into the itinerary is as a pit stop for desserts or some shopping before heading to Mangwon Hangang Park.

Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) (경의선숲길(연트럴파크))

10.4Km    2023-08-11

133, Donggyo-ro 51-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Gyeongui Line Forest Park is a linear city park located in Mapo-gu and is also called Yeontral Park. It includes Daeheung-dong, Yeonnam-dong, Saechanggogae Pass, Changjeon-dong, Sinsu-dong, and Wonhyo-ro, which were opened in this order. Gyeongui Line Forest Park is established atop the Gyeongui railroad line and the Gyeongui Line and Airport Railroad Express are constructed as a double track underground. Gyeongui Line Forest Park was designed to be incomplete on purpose to invite the citizens in completing the park. The area which could have been left empty and neglected has turned into a meaningful green park for the citizens by the citizens.

Olive Young - Indeogwon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 인덕원역점)

10.5Km    2024-06-26

#103, and #106, 524, Heungan-daero, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Samcheong Park (삼청공원)

10.5Km    2024-03-18

44, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4150

Samcheong Park is a park that blooms in cherry blossoms in spring and fall colors in fall near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The park is home to a forest library and a café, and visitors can follow the trails to find acupressure trails, exercise equipment, badminton court, tennis court, playground, and a convenience store. The area surrounding the park is home to many galleries and restaurants, so it is a popular destination for walking among the people of Seoul.

Style82 Co., Ltd. (㈜스타일82)

10.5Km    2025-10-23

#303, Gasan Urban Work I, 135 Gasan digital 2-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul

Style82, Inc., is a healthcare platform operated by "experts" with over 20 years of experience. They market Korean Wave content and domestic products, including medical tourism, commerce, and distribution, through their international network, and expand their specialized medical services into the global market.

In particular, the medical platform "Medi82", which started in the first half of 2025, provides VIP customer service so that overseas customers can receive the best medical services in Korea through partnerships with over 130 hospitals in Korea. Experienced staff members who can interpret foreign languages ​​communicate directly with customers, minimizing medical accidents or inconveniences that may occur during hospital treatment. Additionally, we have branches in Japan and Vietnam, and partners in the United States, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand.

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)

10.5Km    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.

Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

10.5Km    2025-07-24

84-3 Seongmisan-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-8150

Seoul Fringe Festival has been held every summer annually since 1998. The festival is open to artists of all genres, from dance to music and media art. Due to the open style and non-competitive element of the festival, artists and festival-goers alike are free to express themselves however they choose.