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Yangjugwanaji Weekend Program (양주관아지 하반기 프로그램 <주말 IN 양주관아지>)

6.9Km    0     2024-08-13

15 Buheung-ro 1399beon-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8082-5676

The Yangjugwanaji Weekend Program is a special event allowing visitors to experience traditional culture at the Yangju Government Office Site. The schedule changes weekly, varying from busking performances to intangible cultural heritages and evening refreshments.

Buramsan Mountain (불암산)

Buramsan Mountain (불암산)

6.9Km    53841     2021-04-23

22, Deongneung-ro 130ga-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2116-3943

Buramsan Mountain is an 508-meter high rock mountain, drawing the border between Junggye-dong and Sanggye-dong in Nowon-gu and Byeolnae-myeon in Namyangju. The total area is approximately 5,355,396 square meters and was designated as a city nature park in 1977. The mountain is named after its appearance that resembles Buddha wearing songnak (headgear) and is also referred to as Cheonbosan or Piramsan Mountain. The ridge stretches long enough to enjoy the scenery and it's an easy hike because it is not too steep. In particular, the stunning view of Seoul at night unfolds at the top of the mountain.
Buramsanseong Fortress is located 420 meters above sea level and the rock cliffs are often used as rock climbing spots. There are also various hiking trails and about ten springs to get fresh mineral water. Burampokpo Falls is popular in winter among ice climbing enthusiasts.

Hanjeongsik Daemun (한정식대문)

7.0Km    67     2024-03-19

139-6 Sirubong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-956-0843

Hanjeongsik Daemun is a traditional Korean restaurant known for its set meals featuring nutritious pot rice and around 15 side dishes made with natural ingredients. Their main menu includes ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu), bori gulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), and jeonbok galbi jjim jeongsik (braised abalone and galbi set menu). They offer a variety of Korean table d'hote courses such as sura jeongsik (royal kitchen course table) and teuk jeongsik (special course table), each consisting of 5-6 special dishes, all at reasonable prices. Located in a renovated hanok, next to the Banghak-dong Catholic Church.

Daemun (대문)

7.0Km    5562     2017-03-30

139-6, Sirubong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-956-0843

Daemun table d’hote consists of delicious Mung Bean jelly cake mixed with beef and vegetables, sweet vegetable salads with fruit sauce, five colors of pan-fried flour dough with duck, and cold jellyfish salad with mustard dressing. Tasty side dishes such as bulgogi and outer leaf of cabbage mixed with soybean paste and rice in a hot stone pot, and soybean paste stew, come right after the main course.

*Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government

Sujeonggung (수정궁)

Sujeonggung (수정궁)

7.0Km    67     2021-03-29

173, Banghak-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3491-0440

It is a store that has been in operation since 1988. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is dumpling.

Kyungbokkung - Changdong Branch (경복궁 창동)

Kyungbokkung - Changdong Branch (경복궁 창동)

7.3Km    42     2024-07-31

610, Dobong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-992-6777

Chefs specializing in Korean dishes use prime meat. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled boneless ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul.

Café Horr at Dawn (새벽카페호르)

Café Horr at Dawn (새벽카페호르)

7.4Km    0     2024-02-21

611 Songsan-ro, Byeollae-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Café Horr at Dawn, open until four in the morning, offers a cozy and relaxed ambiance, making it an ideal spot for a date, especially for those driving from Seoul. The menu includes unique options like the Hazelnut Dirty Mocha, which consists of homemade chocolate melted into a hazelnut cream latte, an Almond Vegan Latte for vegan patrons, and a brownie topped with vanilla ice cream.

Wondangsaem Park (원당샘공원)

Wondangsaem Park (원당샘공원)

7.5Km    0     2024-02-15

16 Haedeung-ro 32ga-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Wondangsaem Pond is named after the Wondang village, where the Yun family settled about 600 years ago. It is a park that harmoniously blends a traditional pond with a Hall of Rejoicing Pavilion called Samojeong, a wall fall, and a floral wall. During autumn, the golden foliage of an 800-year-old ginkgo tree enriches the surroundings, and a deck path around the tree offers a delightful stroll.

Bukhansan Dulle Trail Section 1 ([북한산 둘레길] 1 소나무숲길 )

Bukhansan Dulle Trail Section 1 ([북한산 둘레길] 1 소나무숲길 )

7.5Km    30406     2024-01-04

12 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Bukhansan Mountain is a mountain representing Seoul, which 5 million people visit every year. It is not easy to hike up to the top, but the dulle trail allows one to enjoy the beauty of the mountain without too much effort. Bukhansan Dulle Trail is a low-lying, horizontal walking trail created by connecting and refining existing side paths, allowing for a leisurely walk along the foot of the mountain. The Pine Forest Trail, one section of the trail consisting of 21 themes, is 2.9 kilometers long from the entrance to Uiryeong Trail to the top of Solbat Neighborhood Park. It is filled with majestic pine trees, and the road is wide and gentle, making it a perfect place to enjoy a walk. Most of the section is shaded by trees, so visitors can feel cool while walking up even on hot summer days.

Seoul Hiking Tourism Center - Bukhansan Branch (서울도심등산관광센터(북한산))

7.6Km    1     2024-03-05

5F, 181-7 Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-1533-2608

The Seoul Hiking Tourism Center is located 5 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Bukhansan Ui Station and provides various services to hikers. It provides hiking course guidance and information (available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese) about the mountains of Seoul, including Bukhansan, Bugaksan, and Inwangsan Mountains, as well as promotional materials such as Seoul hiking tourism guidebooks and maps. Also, it operates hiking tour programs with various themes every week for foreigners and offers hiking gear rental services such as hiking boots, hiking attire, trekking poles, gloves, and crampons for foreigners. (Koreans accompanied by foreigners can also rent the gear.) In addition, there is a storage locker and lounge for visitors, so they can pack up and rest before hiking.