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Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

3.2Km    2021-03-10

27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3146-5936

The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul's public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.

Oegojip Seolleongtang (외고집설렁탕)

Oegojip Seolleongtang (외고집설렁탕)

3.3Km    2024-02-27

555 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Oegojip Seolleongtang is a restaurant specializing in seolleongtang (ox bone soup) made exclusively from Grade 1 Korean beef. It's also recognized by the Michelin Guide as a top-notch dining destination. Renowned for its insistence on using only the finest ingredients, particularly in selecting beef for seolleongtang, suyuk (boiled beef slices), and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup). The restaurant exudes a cozy Korean-style dining atmosphere, and it's conveniently located near COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

JDX - Yeoksam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 역삼)

JDX - Yeoksam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 역삼)

3.3Km    2024-04-18

1F, 331, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Hotel Riviera (호텔 리베라)

Hotel Riviera (호텔 리베라)

3.3Km    2021-11-29

737, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-541-3111

Hotel Riviera is a top-class hotel that was first opened on December 12, 1987, with the philosophy of creating a whole new hotel culture. The hotel is located south of Yeongdong Bridge in Cheongdam-dong, offering the convenience of the Olympic Expressway for transportation.
The hotel is perfect for business travelers providing high-speed internet in each guestroom. Interior design and lighting is very modern providing a luxurious experience. Hotel facilities include restaurants, sauna, fitness center, indoor golf center, and more.

Shesmiss - Seolleung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쉬즈미스 선릉)

Shesmiss - Seolleung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쉬즈미스 선릉)

3.3Km    2024-04-18

1F, 419, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Shinuiju Chapsal Sundae (신의주찹쌀순대)

Shinuiju Chapsal Sundae (신의주찹쌀순대)

3.3Km    2024-10-17

725 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

SHINee's Key and Minho's Soul Food
It is a Sundae and Rice Soup restaurant that SHINee's Key and Minho have chosen as the soul food that they used to eat after their schedules since their trainee days. Rice Soup can be enjoyed white with only salted shrimp in the soup, or it is delicious with minced seasoning. The bowl will be empty in no time when eaten with Julienne Radish Fresh Salad to a plain soup without the smell of pork. The Stuffed Squid that Key ordered is also a delicacy.

Ave Sports - Samseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아베스포츠 삼성)

Ave Sports - Samseong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아베스포츠 삼성)

3.3Km    2024-04-17

B1, 2F Yeseong Bldg., 554, Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Seolleung-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 선릉로)

Olive Young - Seolleung-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 선릉로)

3.3Km    2024-04-18

20, Teheran-ro 64-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Eungbongsan Mountain (응봉산(서울))

3.4Km    2024-07-05

1540 Geumho-dong 4-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2286-6061

From Eungbongsan Mountain, one can easily see the Hangang River, Seoul Forest, Jamsil Sports Complex and more in the eastern part of Seoul. With such a great view of the Hangang River, the mountain is often packed with visitors including many photographers. The mountain serves as a venue for diverse events, including a sunrise festival on New Year's Day and forsythia festival around April during the flowering season.

National Hangeul Museum (국립한글박물관)

3.4Km    2022-12-15

139, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2124-6200

The National Hangeul Museum was established to preserve, spread, and develop the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. The museum showcases the history and value of Korean orthography, Korean’s most-valued cultural asset, through exhibitions, activities, and education. Occupying over 11,322 ㎡, the museum has one basement level and three ground levels, along with an outdoor grass field and rest area perfect for cultural events, exhibits, and education.

The museum is comprised of the Hangeul library on the first floor, a permanent exhibition hall, ㅎ Café, and cultural product shop on the second floor, and a planned exhibition hall and Hangeul playground for children and foreigners on the third floor.