7.8Km 2024-04-22
224, Janggok-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
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7.8Km 2024-10-29
121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.
In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.
7.9Km 2024-02-15
37 Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
Soseolwon Seoga is a café located near Daehangno. The name means a small garden with falling snow. The building, spanning five floors, offers different atmospheres on each level, making it enjoyable to explore. The signature menu is the sun uyu pudding (whole milk pudding), boasting a smooth texture that allows you to savor the rich flavor of pure milk. Also popular is the heukdang einspanner (black sugar einspanner), featuring cream and marshmallows without being overly rich. Nearby attractions include Marronnier Park and the Dream Art Center.
7.9Km 2023-10-26
98, Songsan-ro 939beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
Damdaheon is an experience center dedicated to the art of making rice cakes, situated in Geomundol (black stone) Village in Sangok-dong, Uijeongbu. It was opened on October 23, 2009, under Park Gyeong-ae, recognized as a master artisan by Gyeonggi-do. The center offers experience programs like rice cake-making, sweet red bean jelly-making, fermented soybean and sauce-making, kimchi-making, and bean curd-making, as well as weekend farms (offered on a yearly basis). It strives to promote the traditional healthy foods of Korea through hands-on experiences to children and young people, who tend to gravitate toward instant and Western food, and to encourage them to make their own rice cakes at home with Damdaheon’s easy rice cake recipes.
7.9Km 2025-06-17
68 Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-5945
Gilsangsa Temple is a prominent temple located in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. The name Gilsangsa means "a favorable and auspicious temple." Visitors can experience temple, participate in Buddhist practices, and even enjoy Templestay programs on weekends. In fall, visitors can admire red spider lilies and wildflowers, immersing themselves in the beauty of nature and finding inner peace.
7.9Km 2024-04-17
1F, 99, Oemi-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
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7.9Km 2024-04-18
3, Dongsomun-ro 7-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
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8.0Km 2021-03-19
228, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-969-8883
Gopchang (intestine) is a Korean popular dish with stir-fried pig intestines and vegetables. The most famous menu is grilled beef small intestine/grilled pork small intestine. A barbecue specialty restaurant located near Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul.
8.0Km 2020-04-28
6, Pyeongchang 36-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-394-2340
Bugakjeong Isang Galbi is an oasis located in the middle of the city. The restaurant has been known for its marinated galbi (served with a wide variety of side dishes) since the beginning of its impressive history of over 30 years. For the comfort of its diners, the grounds also include a free lounge.