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Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주))

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주))

17.6Km    2021-09-10

87, Bogwang-ro 474beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Bogwangsa Temple is a traditional temple located on the foothills of Goryeongsan Mountain in Paju. It was built by Great Monk Doseonguksa during the Silla Kindom period under the order of Queen Jinseong in AD 894. At the time, it was considered a hidden national treasure and one of the six grand temples located on the northern side of the Hangang River. In was once ruined during the Imjin War, and reconstructed in 1622 by Monk Seolmi and Monk Deogin. In 1667, Monk Jigan and Monk Seok Ryeon reconstructed Daeungbojeon Hall and Gwaneumjeon Hall.

Sinteuri Park (신트리공원)

Sinteuri Park (신트리공원)

17.7Km    2021-07-08

21, Sinteuri-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon

The city of Bupyeong is surrounded by Gyeyangsan Mountain, Cheolmasan Mountain, and Manwolsan Mountain, which all form a basin-shaped area in the center. Bupyeong slowly began to establish itself as a city after the opening of Gyeongin railway and the U.S. Army base established right after the Korean War. Sinteuri Park in Bupyeong 4(sa)-dong neighborhood is equipped with outdoor recreational facilities including a soccer field, tennis court, badminton court, children's playground, walking trail, and water fountain, spanning an impressive 58,594 ㎡. It also has a library with 1,500 seats, and a floor area of 7,869 ㎡. The park serves as a main recreational area for Bupyeong residents.

Sangdong Lake Park (상동호수공원)

17.7Km    2021-08-17

15, Jomaru-ro 85beon-gil, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Sangdong Lake Park is the largest park in Bucheon. A 2.5-kilometer promenade runs along a man-made lake, providing a refreshing and cool environment for a light exercise. The park also offers a beautiful sight year round thanks to the seasonal flowers that decorate the area. Some of the park's main facilities include a fountain, park square, wildflower garden, and sports facilities.

Always August Roasters (올웨이즈 어거스트 로스터스)

17.8Km    2025-08-20

19 Mangwon-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Located near Mangwon Market, this cafe is sandwiched between tranquil residential buildings, so it is a good place to enjoy a cup and some desserts in peace. The joint serves great coffee and desserts, which go even better together. Its placement on the first floor means that one can get some sun and feel the tranquil atmosphere of Mangwon-dong, a different side of Seoul as a city. Note that this place also offers alcoholic beverages in the form of wine, so if you are up for a longer stay, you can indulge in the wine card curated by the management.

WENERD Corp. (주식회사 위너드)

17.9Km    2025-10-23

#201, Saul Building, 21 Seongmisan-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Wenerd provides a total care solution through “Wenerd Care”, combining premium wellness tourism with health check-ups to comprehensively manage clients’ health and beauty.

Korea Etiquette Institute (한국예절문화원)

Korea Etiquette Institute (한국예절문화원)

17.9Km    2022-07-08

43 , Gajaeul-ro 4-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Korea Etiquette Institue is dedicated to observing, researching, developing and passing down Korea's etiquette. Education programs are also available.

Wowvos ((주)와우보스)

17.9Km    2025-10-23

(4th Floor, Buil Building), 135 Sohyang-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

The name WOWVOS combines the exclamation WOW and the acronym VOS, which stands for V (vital), O (optimal), and S (support). We aim to become a global medical tour hub by providing optimal patient support, critical for their healthy and long lives. WOWVOS has cemented its standing as a leading force in global healthcare innovation. We are fully committed to providing overseas patients in Russia, CIS, and numerous other countries with innovative, patient-centered solutions to ensure they receive quality healthcare. We spare no effort in integrating all of our services to continue to provide the best possible care and services, and meet the individual needs of our patients. We strive to be a trusted partner in patients’ medical journey.

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

18.0Km    2025-05-20

Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangnidan Street is located near Poeun-ro, which can be reached in about 6 to 8 minutes of leisurely walk toward Mangwon Hangang Park from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station on Subway Line 6. Its name comes from the combination of Mangwon-dong and the Gyeongnidan Street in Itaewon, meaning the “Gyeongnidan Street of Mangwon-dong.” There are a variety of restaurants, cafes, dessert shops, and other small shops, each with their own charm, making it a great place to take the kids shopping or just get some rest. This place is quite close to Mangwon Market, so visitors can stop by the market if time allows. Another way to fit this area into the itinerary is as a pit stop for desserts or some shopping before heading to Mangwon Hangang Park.

Mangwon Market (망원시장)

18.0Km    2025-07-11

27 Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangwon Market is one of the representative traditional markets of Seoul. Its proximity to both Mangnidan Street and Hangang Park makes it a great place to do some shopping in preparation for a riverside picnic. The market isn’t very large, but it is packed with delicious treats.  One can find classics like the deep-fried and braised chicken, braised pigs' feet, crispy deep-fried green chili pepper, and other snack fare there, along with stores offering food and lifestyle items for some browsing.

Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

18.0Km    2025-07-24

84-3 Seongmisan-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-8150

Seoul Fringe Festival has been held every summer annually since 1998. The festival is open to artists of all genres, from dance to music and media art. Due to the open style and non-competitive element of the festival, artists and festival-goers alike are free to express themselves however they choose.