Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

9.4Km 2021-08-17

137, Bibong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-9911

Geumseonsa Temple is located within Bukhansan National Park, just behind Cheong Wa Da (The Blue House) and Gyeongbokgung Palace. The entrance to the temple is just off the hiking path to Bibong Peak.

After passing Banyajeon Hall, where Buddhist services are held, visitors will see a pine tree over 200 years old, and beyond that, a staircase with 108 steps leading up to Daejeokgwangjeon Hall in the temple's main area. To the right is Samseonggak House and Hongyegyo Bridge over the clear waters flowing down from the mountain.

Additional temple buildings include Mitajeon Hall and Yeonhwadang Hall, built in 2004 by Monk Beopan; and Jeokmukdang Hall, built using traditional construction techniques.

Ewha Womans University (이화여자대학교)

9.4Km 2023-07-04

52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3277-2114

Ewha Womans University is Korea's first women's university founded in 1886 by American Methodist missionary Mary Scranton. Ewha Womans University is also the most famous women's university in Korea and its name originates from Ehwa Hakdang, a name given by Empress Myeongseong in 1887. Ewha Womans University created a four-year university course in 1910, and in 1943, the name of Ewha was taken away during the Japanese colonial period and downgraded to a one-year school. In October 1945, the year of Korea's independence from Japan, it regained the name of Ewha and was promoted to a university with eight departments. Currently, it consists of 15 graduate schools, 11 colleges, and 67 departments, and there are 8 affiliated research institutes.

The street in front of Ewha Womans University is famous for shopping. This place is full of clothing stores and neat food that boast a popping sensation to suit the tastes of female college students. The shopping street in front of Ewha Womans University is a straight road that lies ahead of Exits 2 and 3 of Seoul Subway Line 2. Alleyways stretch out like branches around this street and are filled with various accessory shops, clothing stores, shoe stores, restaurants, cafes, and beauty salons.

Starbucks Edae R (스타벅스 이대R)

9.4Km 2024-12-27

34 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Starbucks Edae R store is the first Starbucks store opened in 1999 and Korea's first Reserve only store

Starbucks Edae R store is the first Starbucks store opened in Korea. It is located 150 meters from the front gate of Ewha Womans University. The store has been loved by customers for over two decades since 1999. In celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019, the store re-opened as Korea's first Reserve-only store. It specializes in offering specialty coffee and memorable experiences to many customers visiting Korea's first Starbucks store. As the leading store presenting the history and future of Starbucks, it offers high-quality coffee in a beautifully decorated setting, along with unique beverages and exclusive merchandise available only at this particular store.

LG Best Shop - Banpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 반포점)

9.4Km 2024-04-18

165, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Daechi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 대치)

9.4Km 2024-04-18

454, Dogok-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Gatden Sushi - Gangnam Branch (갓덴스시 강남)

9.4Km 2021-03-26

109, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2051-1477

This is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant offering reasonable prices. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sushi.

Jellycrew - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (젤리크루 이대점)

9.4Km 2024-06-27

26, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Daechi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대치점)

9.4Km 2024-06-26

448, Dogok-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Hansarang Pharmacy - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한사랑약국 이대)

9.4Km 2024-04-23

183, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Niwa (니와)

9.4Km 2016-12-08

22, Ichon-ro 75-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-0917

Niwa is an authentic Japanese izakaya, serving alcoholic beverages and food. In order to stay true to tradition, Niwa works in cooperation with an izakaya chain in Hiroshima, Japan, creating a cooking system that realizes genuine Japanese tastes. Customers are able to experience Japan at Niwa, without even visiting the country. The restaurant is constantly working to develop new, delicious menu items.

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