Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) - Area information - Korea travel information

Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

4.7Km    26105     2022-09-19

681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-972-0370

Designated as a Historic Site, Taereung & Gangneung Royal Tombs is comprised of two tombs. Taereung Royal Tomb houses the burial mound of Queen Munjeong who was the second queen of King Jungjong, the 11th King of the Joseon dynasty, and Gangneung Royal Tomb houses the burial mounds of King Myeongjong, the 13th King of Joseon dynasty, and Queen Insun. King Myeongjong ascended the throne after his elder brother, King Injong, when he was twelve years old at Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1545. The king’s mother, Queen Munjeong ruled behind the scenes, acting as guardian for eight years.

Seoul Rose Festival (서울장미축제)

Seoul Rose Festival (서울장미축제)

4.7Km    54374     2022-05-04

375, Jungnangcheon-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2094-1838

Seoul Rose Festival takes place every May in the area of Jungnang-gu, where thousands of roses bloom to form a 5.15 kilometer-long rose tunnel. The festival focuses on the beautiful aspect of roses, with many performances and activity programs that will entertain visitors. The festival celebrates each day with diverse contents based on different themes and provides photo zones throughout the event venue for visitors.

Due to the Covid-19 situation, the festival for the year 2022 is limited in size and accommodates up to 300 people at a time.

Sungin Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (숭인약국)

4.7Km    0     2024-04-19

59, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - Mia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 미아점)

4.8Km    0     2024-04-18

45, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Mia Samgeori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 미아삼거리)

4.9Km    0     2024-04-22

31, Dobong-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Hwarangdae Railroad Park (화랑대 철도공원)

5.0Km    2     2023-08-11

Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Hwarangdae Railroad Park is a 400-meter-long light park featuring 10 different themed courses with various lit sculptures. It was renovated from abandoned Hwarangdae Station. Visitors can see ann exhbition of real trains that operated in the past and enjoy a cup of coffee at the train cafe.

E-Mart - Mia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 미아)

5.1Km    0     2024-04-22

17, Dobong-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Himart - Mia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 미아점)

Lotte Himart - Mia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 미아점)

5.1Km    0     2024-04-16

10, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Davich Optical - Mia Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 미아사거리)

5.2Km    0     2024-04-22

1F, 3, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Samgaksan Mountain (삼각산)

5.3Km    28115     2024-03-20

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

Samgaksan Mountain is a mountain situated on the northern outskirts of Seoul, resembling a folding screen. Its name, meaning triangular mountain, is derived from the presence of three high peaks: Baegundae Peak, Insubong Peak, and Mangyeongdae Overlook. The highest peak, Baegundae Peak, offers a panoramic view of Seoul from its summit, featuring a spacious rock surface where many visitors can sit. Positioned behind Gyeongbokgung Palace, the palace of the Joseon dynasty, Samgaksan Mountain is visible from the rear of the Cheong Wa Dae.