Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

10.3Km 2023-03-13

120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-3007

Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Queen Jinseong’s reign), Monk Doseon founded it at the ground of Yeonhui Palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, and later in 1748 (the 24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.

“Yeongsanjae,” one of the Buddhist rituals and also a National Intangible Cultural Property, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summertime, Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival takes place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism.

Kansong Art Museum (간송미술관(서울 보화각))

10.3Km 2025-06-30

102-11 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Kansong Art Museum was the first private art museum in Korea, opened as Bohwagak in 1938 by Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil. The name was changed to the current Kansong Art Museum in 1966. Bohwagak was designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 768 on December 30, 2019. Jeon Hyeong-pil dedicated his life to preserving and researching Korea’s representative relics that were devaluated and purposefully obliterated during the Japanese colonial era, as well as to acknowledging their cultural excellence and beauty. The museum houses 11 national treasures and 24 treasures.

The National Assembly Building (국회의사당)

10.3Km 2024-02-29

1, Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-788-2114

The National Assembly Building stands as the symbol of Korean democracy. It consists of the National Assembly Building, the National Assembly Library, and the Memorial Hall. Visitors can take part in programs such as observing the Plenary Chamber and visiting the Children's Museum. Because it is a great place to learn about Korean history and politics, it is a popular tourist site. Visitors are required to make reservations for their visit, which can be done through the webpage.

Suseongdonggyegok Valley (수성동계곡)

10.3Km 2023-08-17

185-3, Ogin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 종로구 옥인동

Suseong-dong Valley's stream runs down from Inwangsan Mountain and joins Cheonggyecheon Stream, and it is said that the name of the village was called Suseong-dong during the Joseon dynasty due to the loud and clear sound of the flowing water. It appears in the painting "Jangdong Palgyeongcheop," which is Jangdong Eight Scenic Views, that depicts the eight scenic views of Bugaksan Mountain and Inwangsan Mountain as well as in other historical books of the Joseon dynasty as a place of scenic beauty. The valley was so famous for its beauty, that Prince Anpyeong of the Joseon dynasty built his house "Bihaedang" to fully enjoy the view, and the valley and its stone bridge were designated as a cultural property of Seoul in 2010.

Aritaum - Kyung Hee Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 경희대)

10.3Km 2024-04-18

1F, 22, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Angyeong Gongjang Gongjangjang Contact Lens [Tax Refund Shop] (안경공장공장장콘택트)

10.3Km 2024-04-22

83, Dongmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Stylenanda - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스타일난다 홍대)

10.3Km 2024-04-17

23, Wausan-ro 29da-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Real Escape Challenge (리얼 이스케이프 챌린지)

10.3Km 2025-11-05

21, Wausan-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Thrilling Escape Café
Depending on the theme, you can enjoy a thrill-based game where you have to escape from a room within a time limit. Celebrities such as Lovelyz Mijoo also enjoy visiting. The theme changes periodically and each room is marked in English, and a guide service for foreigners is also provided. It is 100% reservation-based.

Kyung Hee University Medical Center (경희의료원)

10.3Km 2025-10-23

23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

KYUNG HEE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER is the world's only academic medical center where six medical fields including medicine, dentistry, oriental medicine, East-West integrated medicine, pharmacy, and nursing coexist. We have established new treatment systems by complementing the strengths of each field, and have strived to protect humanity from diseases for more than 50 years.

We make all efforts to return the love received from our patients and their guardians. Our innovative medical treatment systems further improve the effectiveness of disease treatment and provide top-class medical services to help all patients recover quickly. We will continue to work hard to fulfill our role as a center for research and academics and make a contribution to the health of the community and the nation.

With the ‘Kyung Hee Family Spirit,’ we promise to become Kyung Hee Medical Center that always thinks and acts on the patient’s side.

Dr. Designer Clinic - Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (닥터디자이너 의원영등포)

10.3Km 2024-06-26

870, Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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