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Uidonggyegok Valley (우이동계곡)

Uidonggyegok Valley (우이동계곡)

9.1Km    2021-06-09

Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-909-0497

Uidonggyegok Valley is located between Bukhansan Mountain and Dobongsan Mountain, and is a popular retreat for locals. Near the entrance to the valley are accommodations, a playground, wedding hall, and other amenities. Clean water runs through the valley, and is lined with restaurants. The hiking path starting to the left of the valley entrance passes Doseonsa Temple on the way to Insubong Peak. The hiking path through the valley is quite difficult, but leads to Uiam Hermitage, and further to Dobongsan Mountain along the ridge. Additional temples in the area include Seongbulsa, Yongdeoksa, Seonunsa, and Gwangmyeongsa Temples.

LEESEL Hanbok (리슬한복)

LEESEL Hanbok (리슬한복)

9.1Km    2025-11-05

136-11, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hanbok, the beauty of Korea
It is a Hanbok brand that produced BTS Jimin's stage costumes and CHUNG HA's Hanbok worn in the 2022 season's greeting pictorial. The ‘Sochangui Maxi Coat’ worn by SHINee's TAEMIN received an explosive response and became more known. LEESEL x SPAO's collaboration pajamas gained great popularity not only among celebrities but also among the general public. In 2022, Hanbok debuted at Milan Fashion Week for the first time. The head office is located in Jeonju.

Paradise Casino Walker Hill (파라다이스 카지노 워커힐)

Paradise Casino Walker Hill (파라다이스 카지노 워커힐)

9.1Km    2025-05-16

177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-1899-0700

Paradise Casino Walker Hill is a foreigner-exclusive casino operating inside Walker Hill Hotel, from where guests can enjoy a fine view of the Hangang River nearby. The casino is open 24 hours a day, all year round, and offers baccarat, blackjack, roulette, and tai-sai tables among others, and a variety of slot machines as well. The game tables are run by expert dealers, and staff members are fluent in many languages to serve the customers’ needs.

Vista Walkerhill Seoul, Wellness Club (비스타 워커힐 서울, 웰니스클럽)

Vista Walkerhill Seoul, Wellness Club (비스타 워커힐 서울, 웰니스클럽)

9.1Km    2025-10-23

177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-1670-0005

Vista Walkerhill Seoul is nestled in Achasan Mountain like a cloud overlooking the Hangang River. It offers beautiful natural sceneries that cannot be found in downtown. A combination of high technology and nature adds vitality while allowing guests to relax surrounded by nature. A new space where humans, nature, and the future coexist. Vista Walkerhill Seoul leads a sustainable and luxurious culture through differentiated and creative lifestyle experiences.

Some Sevit (세빛섬)

9.1Km    2022-12-16

2085-14, Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-1566-3433

Some Sevit is a culture complex made up of three man-made floating islands near the southern end of Banpo Bridge. The islands were created with the theme of "flowers of the Hangang River" and represent the view, life, and the earth, as well as a flower in various stages of life. The largest island, 'Some Gavit' symbolizes the view and takes the form of a flower in full bloom. It is a multi-functional cultural facility that can be used as a venue for performances, international conferences, exhibitions, and more. The second island, 'Some Chavit' looks like a flower bud, an image of life. A range of cultural experiences and event zones including Beat Square, Youth Woods, and restaurants using 3D to bring themes to life are located here. The third and smallest island, 'Some Solvit' takes the form of a seed planted in the earth. This island has water sports facilities and an outdoor garden from which you may enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Hangang River. Around the floating islands are LED lights that create a fantastic night view under the theme of "a gleaming light in the mist."

Grand Walkerhill Riverpark (Outdoor swimming pool) (그랜드 워커힐 리버파크 수영장(야외수영장))

9.1Km    2022-12-21

177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-450-4630

Grand Walker Hill Riverpark is a swimming pool using water comprised of alkali ingredients such as sodium and potassium from underground granite. Since it opened in 1994, the Riverpark is one of Seoul's most popular summer getaways to enjoy swimming. Located by the Hangang River and Achasan Mountain, it provides fresh air as well as the beautiful nature scenery. People can use any of the various facilities, including the main pool, lazy river, swimming pool for children, pool-side restaurant offering special summer lunch, and sun tanning beds.

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

9.2Km    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.

Ichon Hangang Park (이촌한강공원)

Ichon Hangang Park (이촌한강공원)

9.2Km    2025-10-23

62 Ichon-ro 72-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0551

Ichon Hangang Park is built along the Hangang Park in Yongsan. From the park, one can see the Hangang River up close, and one can also find sports facilities like soccer fields, jokgu fields, inline skating rink, water sports facilities, bicycle paths, as well as a nature learning center built around a restored wetland and a lawn. One can follow the Hangangdaegyo Bridge to enter into the Nodeulseom Island, an island in the middle of the river.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - TV series "Sisyphus: The Myth"
This park was featured in the TV series "Sisyphus: The Myth" as the setting where Seo Hae (played by Park Shin-hye) reflected on bittersweet memories with her father. Its expansive grounds make it an ideal spot for leisure activities such as walking, picnicking, and cultural events.

Mudiocean Inc. (주식회사 뮤디오션)

9.2Km    2025-10-23

4F, 7 Bongeunsa-ro 49-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Mudiocean Inc., is a professional medical tourism agency that has successfully launched the Holistic Beauty Tour, a tourism brand. It started as an IT-based AI solution provider and later transformed itself into a tourism startup by obtaining a venture business certification and a tourism venture business certification (for businesses in their early phase). Based on this, the company provides differentiated services by combining IT and medical tourism services.
Mudiocean Inc., is currently engaged in various activities to promote the superiority of Korean medical tourism around the globe, particularly focusing on attracting Chinese tourists. The company actively participates in medical tourism events in Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, etc., to expand its presence in the global market. Moving forward, Mudiocean Inc., will recommend business models that combine Korean medical services and tourism. The company will strive to provide the best experience for domestic and overseas customers.

Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic (강남브랜드안과의원)

9.2Km    2025-10-23

3F & 8F-9F, 519 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic provides precise examinations, accurate diagnosis, and the highest quality medical services by leveraging cutting-edge equipment and advanced technology. It prioritizes safety by adhering to ethical principles and consistently strives for the best without taking shortcuts.
The clinic has established a global presence, attracting renowned figures worldwide, including Presidents of foreign countries and National Assembly members. 
In 2024, Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic was recognized for its excellence in SCHWIND ATOS, based on numerous cases and research, to become the first SMILE LASIK training institute in Korea.
The medical staff at Gangnam Brand Eye Clinic is committed, with a sense of duty, to helping more people gain clear and bright vision through continuous SMILE LASIK research, as well as through teaching and training. The clinic takes a double verification process through its collaborative care system to achieve optimal results.