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Jingwansa Temple (Seoul) [진관사(서울)]

Jingwansa Temple (Seoul) [진관사(서울)]

10.1Km    2025-06-30

73 Jingwan-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

Jingwansa Temple is one of the four Buddhist temples that surround Seoul. It was known as the center of Buddhism and academics. Jingwansa Temple is home to a variety of buildings, such as Daeungjeon Hall, Myeongbujeon Hall, and Nahanjeon Hall, all surrounded by the beautiful nature of Bukhansan Mountain. In fact, the temple complex is a popular fall destination for its fall colors. Visitors can also visit the nearby Eunpyeong Hanok Village.

Jingwansaggyegok Valley (진관사 계곡)

10.1Km    2024-02-20

73 Jingwan-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

Jingwansaggyegok Valley is a 1km-long stream located within the Bukhansan National Park, with clear water always flowing. Surrounded by deep forests, it offers refreshing shade and clean air. The valley features various shaped rocks and waterfalls, creating a beautiful scenery. In particular, it's a great spot for water activities with the cool shade and refreshing stream during the summer, and the autumn leaves make it stunning in the fall. Its accessibility from downtown Seoul adds to its appeal.

KSPO Dome (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) (올림픽공원체조경기장)

10.1Km    2025-06-30

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

The KSPO Dome was the arena built for gymnastic events during the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics, but has been remodeled to host concerts, including for many K-pop stars and international pop stars. The dome can also serve as venue to a range of other events, including showcases, exhibitions, and business events. It is accessible via public transit using Olympic Park Station on Seoul Subway Lines 5 and 9.

Woori Art Hall (우리금융아트홀)

Woori Art Hall (우리금융아트홀)

10.1Km    2025-04-01

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Woori Art Hall is a cultural art space located within Olympic Park, opened in November 2009 after a two-year renovation project from the previous Yeokdo Stadium. The 1,184-seat hall is primarily for musicals, but can also host a range of performances including plays, dance, classical, and modern music.

Alto [Tax Refund Shop] (알토)

Alto [Tax Refund Shop] (알토)

10.1Km    2024-04-19

189, Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

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Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site Museum (암사동선사유적박물관)

10.1Km    2023-12-22

875 Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

The archaeological sites in Amsa-dong, Seoul, were a collective settlement where people lived during the Neolithic Age about 6,000 years ago and became known to the world after the sand dunes along the Hangang River caved in during the great flood of 1925, exposing numerous pieces of comb-patterned pottery. The area designated as a historic site in 1979, and excavation of the site took place from 1981 to 1988. The cultural heritage protection area was expanded to a total area of ​​78,133㎡. Currently, nine Neolithic dugout huts and one experiential dugout hut have been restored. The exhibitions currently open to the public are Exhibition Hall 1, which displays a restoration of a Neolithic Age dugout, and Exhibition Hall 2, which displays various panels and models to help understand the prehistoric era as a whole.

E-Mart - Cheonho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 천호)

10.2Km    2024-04-22

1017, Cheonho-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

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Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong, Seoul (서울 암사동 유적)

Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong, Seoul (서울 암사동 유적)

10.2Km    2021-07-27

875, Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3425-6520

The Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong reproduces the lifestyle of the Neolithic Era. Even the entrance gate is shaped like a huge dolmen and the trash cans are ancient diagonal-line patterned earthenware. Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong was excavated in 1925 when a flood washed away the soil on the banks of the Hangang River and exposed a large number of diagonal-line patterned earthenware. After several excavations, the Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong was established.

The site was a location for a massive colony, thus many ancient buildings, stone axes and stone arrows have been uncovered as well as countless diagonal-line patterned earthenware. The housing site is round with a spot in the center for fire. The site is colossal and possesses nine mud huts, two exhibition halls displaying ancient artifacts and an open mud hut where visitors can experience life in the Neolithic Era. The site offers many attractions such as mud huts and promenades. Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong is also very educational for children and families who want to learn and experience the Neolithic Age.

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

10.3Km    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.