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Suseongdonggyegok Valley (수성동계곡)

11.1Km    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. 

Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원)

11.1Km    2022-08-31

jiha 189, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-9598

Sejong-ro Park is located next to Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul. Inside the park, there are wooden benches and shaded areas where people can sit and relax. Also available are water fountains, a round outdoor stage, and various sculptures. The lunch crowd from the nearby office buildings often come to the park during weekdays. On the weekends, the park is also used as a venue for outdoor weddings.

Seoul's anthem and the poem "Bulnori" by Ju Yo-han are written on a memorial stone that can be found inside the park.

Cheongansa Temple (천간사)

11.1Km    2021-10-12

20-8, Bulgwang-ro 10-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-355-7430

Cheongansa Temple was first built in 1960, and was re-built in 2009. It has many pagodas and monuments: a pagoda filled with sari relics of Buddha; Budotap Pagoda, which is a shrine to the monk who found the temple and his sacred relics; and a monument honoring the late first lady Yuk yeong-su. The re-built temple was awarded the Hanok Prize in the Hanok Competition 2011. Located along the Bukhansan Mt. Dulaegil Trail, the temple provide visitors with the chance to enjoy fresh air and a rest from hiking along the trail.

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi (체부동잔치집돼지갈비)

11.1Km    2024-03-18

24 Jahamun-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-3555

Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi is a restaurant where marinated pork galbi are grilled over charcoal fire. It offers various side dishes along with rich soybean paste jjigae. Enjoying cold buckwheat noodles with the tender marinated pork galbi, which are well-aged, is also recommended. Additionally, there are individual menu items such as dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot), hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), bibimbap, and gamjajeon (potato pancake).

Olive Young - Uijeongbu Geumo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 의정부금오점)

11.1Km    2024-06-27

#103~4, #202~3, 41, Cheongsa-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Pyeongando Jokbal (평안도족발집)

11.1Km    2021-03-30

174-6, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-9759

Pyeongando Jokbal has a history of over 50 years, and is very popular among all the jokbal (pig's trotter) restaurants in the Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street area. The taste is outstanding, making this hard-to-find restauant a favorite among jokbal lovers.

CheongKwanJang - Euljiro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 을지로)

11.1Km    2024-04-18

1F, 103, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Wonjo 1ho Jangchungdong Halmeonijip(원조1호장충동할머니집)

11.1Km    2020-11-17

174, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-9979, +82-2-2275-1064

Following his mother’s footsteps, the son of the previous owner is now managing the family business. Opened during the early years of Jokbal Street, the delicious meat at this restaurant is fondly remembered by customers. While the meat itself has almost no fat, the fat portion is extremely soft and savory. This restaurant is also different from the others in that it provides kongnamul-guk (bean sprout soup) with the jokbal (steamed pork hock). Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold noodles) and tteok-mandu-guk (rice cake-dumpling soup) are also delicious. Pyeongyang naengmyeon is cooked to suit South Korean tastebuds. Besides, the noodles and dumplings are hand-made. Despite the restaurants long history, the building of the restaurant is clean and well-maintained as it was being rebuilt after a fire in the 1980s. There are plenty of tables on the first and second floors to accommodate customers, and the third floor is reserved for large groups. Especially noticeable is the clean appearance both inside and out, despite the restaurant’s long history; probably because the building was rebuilt after a fire in the 1980s. Plenty of tables on the first and second floors accommodate customers, and the third floor is reserved for large groups.

KT Square (KT스퀘어)

11.1Km    2021-07-08

178, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1577-5599

KT Square is a multi-complex that offers various cultural performances as well as hands-on experiences of the latest in IT technology. Gallery 130 showcases the history of KT Corp.

Step(스텝)

11.1Km    2025-04-30

서울특별시 중구 마른내로 47 (초동)