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Seoul Upcycling Plaza (서울새활용플라자)

0m    404     2024-01-05

49 Jadongchasijang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Saehwaryong is a Korean term for upcycling, a process of redesigning or recycling discarded resources or materials to give them a new value or purpose. Seoul Upcycling Plaza operates upcycling-related exhibitions, upcycling practice education and experience programs, design studios, upcycling stores, workshops, and more. It is a great place to look around for ideas and inspirations on how to use products for longer periods of time. The plaza demonstrates the first step to creating a resource-recycling society.

Himart - Janghanpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 장한평점)

Himart - Janghanpyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 장한평점)

405.1408742688986m    0     2024-04-18

356, Cheonho-daero, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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CU - Jangan Tourism Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu장안관광호텔점)

499.8628180983056m    0     2024-06-27

377, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Dapsimni Antique Art Street (답십리 고미술상가)

Dapsimni Antique Art Street (답십리 고미술상가)

614.1380646755229m    27339     2020-09-18

99, Gomisul-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2249-0336

Dapsimni Antique Art Street is where travelers can stumble upon valuable old paintings, antique furniture and pottery as well as a variety of household items. These antique shops used to be scattered throughout the area of Cheonggyecheon Stream 8(pal)-ga, Itaewon, and Ahyeon-dong, but have gathered within Dapsimni area since the mid-1980s. There are approximately 140 shops along the streets.

It is quite fun to browse through antiquities including wooden candlesticks, grandfather clocks, and old picture frames, items which are usually hard to find in regular stores. These rare items attract not only Koreans but also international visitors to this street. While shops in Insa-dong are popular for selling high-quality antiques, shops in Dapsimni Art Street are popular for offering a wide assortment of antiques at reasonable prices.

Olive Young - Janghanpyeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 장한평역)

Olive Young - Janghanpyeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 장한평역)

716.1991151102434m    0     2024-04-17

3, Janghan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Yongdap Station Pedestrian Bridge (용답역 육교)

Yongdap Station Pedestrian Bridge (용답역 육교)

777.9085715000946m    894     2017-02-24

159, Salgoji-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul Subway Line 2, Yongdap Station Bridge is a place that takes part in the everyday life of the local community. It was also a filming site in tvN's drama "Guardian (2016)" for many notable scenes, inclduing Sunny and Jeoseungsaja's first encounter.

Olive Young - Dapsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 답십리역점)

797.6495838267845m    0     2024-06-27

1F, #103, 81, Gomisul-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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JDX - Seongsu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 성수)

JDX - Seongsu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 성수)

885.066559936987m    0     2024-04-22

121, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Seongcheon Makguksu (성천막국수)

Seongcheon Makguksu (성천막국수)

1.3 Km    56     2021-03-29

48, Jeonnong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2244-5529

It is a 100-year-old store that has been loved by customers for a long time while maintaining its reputation for over 30 years. The best menu at this restaurant is buckwheat noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.

Salgoji Sports Park (살곶이 체육공원)

Salgoji Sports Park (살곶이 체육공원)

1.3 Km    49719     2024-03-20

16-18 Sageundong-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Salgoji Sports Park is located along the Joongnangcheon Riverside near Hanyang University. Its name "Salgoji" holds deep historical significance, meaning "the place where an arrow is shot" in Korean. The park features facilities such as an inline skating rink, soccer field, basketball court, and badminton court. There are dedicated bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways around the park. Throughout the year, walking festivals and mini marathons are organized, making it a beloved spot among cyclists. In the summer, an outdoor water playground is operated.