Grande Walkerhill Seoul Myongwolgwan (그랜드 워커힐 서울 명월관) - Area information - Korea travel information

Grande Walkerhill Seoul Myongwolgwan (그랜드 워커힐 서울 명월관)

2.3Km    7744     2020-06-13

177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-450-4595

Myongwolgwan is a charcoal-grilled galbi (marinated short ribs) specialty restaurant located at the Grande Walkerhill Seoul Hotel. Housed in a building that gracefully combines traditional hanok (Korean-style house) architecture with elements of modern design, Myongwolgwan is renowned for its delicious galbi dishes. The restaurant’s galbi dishes are prepared with top-quality beef, marinated in a delectable mix of natural ingredients, and cooked to perfection on a traditional hardwood charcoal grill. Also boasting a wide assortment of wines and an outdoor garden overlooking the Hangang River, Myongwolgwan offers one of the area’s most exquisite fine dining experiences. The outdoor garden may also be booked for large gatherings and special events.

Grand Walkerhill Riverpark (Outdoor swimming pool) (그랜드 워커힐 리버파크 수영장(야외수영장))

2.3Km    106943     2022-12-21

177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-450-4630

Grand Walker Hill Riverpark is a swimming pool using water comprised of alkali ingredients such as sodium and potassium from underground granite. Since it opened in 1994, the Riverpark is one of Seoul's most popular summer getaways to enjoy swimming. Located by the Hangang River and Achasan Mountain, it provides fresh air as well as the beautiful nature scenery. People can use any of the various facilities, including the main pool, lazy river, swimming pool for children, pool-side restaurant offering special summer lunch, and sun tanning beds.

Olive Young - Gwangjang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광장)

Olive Young - Gwangjang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 광장)

2.4Km    0     2024-04-18

#19, 537-17, Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong, Seoul (서울 암사동 유적)

Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong, Seoul (서울 암사동 유적)

2.4Km    35443     2021-07-27

875, Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3425-6520

The Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong reproduces the lifestyle of the Neolithic Era. Even the entrance gate is shaped like a huge dolmen and the trash cans are ancient diagonal-line patterned earthenware. Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong was excavated in 1925 when a flood washed away the soil on the banks of the Hangang River and exposed a large number of diagonal-line patterned earthenware. After several excavations, the Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong was established.

The site was a location for a massive colony, thus many ancient buildings, stone axes and stone arrows have been uncovered as well as countless diagonal-line patterned earthenware. The housing site is round with a spot in the center for fire. The site is colossal and possesses nine mud huts, two exhibition halls displaying ancient artifacts and an open mud hut where visitors can experience life in the Neolithic Era. The site offers many attractions such as mud huts and promenades. Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong is also very educational for children and families who want to learn and experience the Neolithic Age.

Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site Museum (암사동선사유적박물관)

2.4Km    26073     2023-12-22

875 Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

The archaeological sites in Amsa-dong, Seoul, were a collective settlement where people lived during the Neolithic Age about 6,000 years ago and became known to the world after the sand dunes along the Hangang River caved in during the great flood of 1925, exposing numerous pieces of comb-patterned pottery. The area designated as a historic site in 1979, and excavation of the site took place from 1981 to 1988. The cultural heritage protection area was expanded to a total area of ​​78,133㎡. Currently, nine Neolithic dugout huts and one experiential dugout hut have been restored. The exhibitions currently open to the public are Exhibition Hall 1, which displays a restoration of a Neolithic Age dugout, and Exhibition Hall 2, which displays various panels and models to help understand the prehistoric era as a whole.

Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)

Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)

2.6Km    16450     2023-04-05

Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-450-7593

Achasanseongseong Fortress boasts magnificent views of the Hangang River and skyline. The 200m-high mountain fortress wall was built to face southeast, towards the Hangang River. It is also called Janghan-seong or Gwangjang-seong. A fierce battle was once fought here among Gogury, Baekje and Silla because of its strategic location during the period of the Three Kingdoms. King Gae-Ro of Baekje (r. 455-475) died in the war by the Goguryeo forces sent by King Jang-Su (r. 413-491) and General Ondal of Goguryeo was also killed in a battle with the Silla army in 590.

Achasan Mountain is popular as a citizens’ resting place with a historical trail and a natural park including various facilities such as walkway, mountain walkway, a badminton court, a wrestling range, an archery range, various amusement facilities for children, benches, and pavilion.

Olive Young - Olympic Apt. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 올림픽아파트)

Olive Young - Olympic Apt. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 올림픽아파트)

2.6Km    0     2024-04-18

2F Olympic Sports Center, 1222, Yangjae-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Baekje Museum (한성백제박물관)

2.7Km    17606     2021-03-11

71, Wiryeseong-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2152-5800

Opened on April 30, 2012, Seoul Baekje Museum was founded by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in order to preserve artifacts related to Seoul's 2,000-year-old history and to shed light on Seoul's cultural identity. The museum is located inside Olympic Park, overlooking Mongchontoseong Fortress.

Achasan Sunrise Festival (아차산 해맞이)

Achasan Sunrise Festival (아차산 해맞이)

2.7Km    25286     2020-02-13

127, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-450-7584

Achasan Mountain offers a great view of the sunrise in Seoul, preventing the need to travel all the way to the East Sea to enjoy this beautiful sight. Achasan Mountain is a popular spot to watch the sunrise as it is easily accessible using public transportation and takes only about 15 minutes to hike up to the viewing spot. Hikers and non-hikers alike gather on New Year's Day to greet the sun as the hiking trail consists of well-managed, gradual slopes.

The annual Achasan Sunrise Event first began on January 1, 2000 as the first sunrise event in Seoul and has now beocome one of the most representative events of Seoul, welcoming more than 40,000 visitors every year with cultural performances and other events that wish a prosperous and hopeful new year.