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Cheongun SP [Tax Refund Shop] (청운에스피)

Cheongun SP [Tax Refund Shop] (청운에스피)

18.0Km    2024-06-26

235, Moraenae-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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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.

Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeontral Park) (경의선숲길(연트럴파크))

18.2Km    2023-08-11

133, Donggyo-ro 51-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Gyeongui Line Forest Park is a linear city park located in Mapo-gu and is also called Yeontral Park. It includes Daeheung-dong, Yeonnam-dong, Saechanggogae Pass, Changjeon-dong, Sinsu-dong, and Wonhyo-ro, which were opened in this order. Gyeongui Line Forest Park is established atop the Gyeongui railroad line and the Gyeongui Line and Airport Railroad Express are constructed as a double track underground. Gyeongui Line Forest Park was designed to be incomplete on purpose to invite the citizens in completing the park. The area which could have been left empty and neglected has turned into a meaningful green park for the citizens by the citizens.

Seodaemun Culture & Sports Center Swimming Pool (서대문 문화체육회관 실내수영장)

18.2Km    2024-03-20

39 Baekryeonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun Culture & Sports Center Swimming Pool, covering 973 square meters, features a total of seven lanes with both adult and children's pools. The facility provides regular swimming lessons, survival swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, and more. The water quality is maintained using a natural salt electrolysis system. For free swimming, visitors can purchase tickets from the kiosk on the second floor, receive wristbands from the information desk, and enjoy the facility at an affordable cost.

Tomb of Hwang Hui (황희정승묘)

Tomb of Hwang Hui (황희정승묘)

18.2Km    2024-02-07

23-83 Jeongseung-ro 88beon-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hwang Hui (1363-1452) is a prime minister who played a significant role in the early Joseon dynasty. Constructed in three stages, the tomb's burial mound is notably large. Hwang Hui was an official instrumental in establishing the foundations of Joseon. He served under King Taejong, the 3rd king of Joseon, and King Sejong, the 4th king, making notable contributions in diplomacy, law, science, and national defense. His descendants have continued to honor his legacy by maintaining the tomb.

Shinheung Leisure Town (신흥레저타운)

18.2Km    2024-02-16

406-9 Yuwonji-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Shinheung Leisure Town is a leisure complex that operates Water World in the summer and Snow World in the winter. Water World, a summer-only leisure facility, is renowned for its clean water and features 400 cabana seatings. Snow World, available only in winter, offers a variety of activities including snow sledge riding, ice sledge riding, smelt-catching activities, and more.

Cheongna Lake Park (청라호수공원)

Cheongna Lake Park (청라호수공원)

18.2Km    2025-10-24

59 Crystal-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon
+82-32-456-2749

Cheongna Lake Park is a waterfront park located in the heart of Cheongna International City, connected to the river path along the canal It features three islands and a 4-kilometer circular walking trail that connects four themed zones. The park offers attractions such as a large-scale musical fountain, a traditional pavilion like Cheongnaro Pavilion, Outdoor Concert Hall, Fantasy Forest Playground, and Rose Garden. Visitors can also enjoy water leisure sports.

Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

18.2Km    2021-08-17

137, Bibong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-9911

Geumseonsa Temple is located within Bukhansan National Park, just behind Cheong Wa Da (The Blue House) and Gyeongbokgung Palace. The entrance to the temple is just off the hiking path to Bibong Peak.

After passing Banyajeon Hall, where Buddhist services are held, visitors will see a pine tree over 200 years old, and beyond that, a staircase with 108 steps leading up to Daejeokgwangjeon Hall in the temple's main area. To the right is Samseonggak House and Hongyegyo Bridge over the clear waters flowing down from the mountain.

Additional temple buildings include Mitajeon Hall and Yeonhwadang Hall, built in 2004 by Monk Beopan; and Jeokmukdang Hall, built using traditional construction techniques.

Bucheon Bow Museum (부천활박물관)

18.3Km    2021-12-23

482, Sosa-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-32-614-2678

Reflected by the outstanding performance of Korean archers at recent Olympic games, Koreans have an esteemed reputation for their skills in archery and craftsmanship. But this undoubted skill has historical precedent, as bows were an important weapon of war throughout Korean history. The Bucheon Bow Museum was established to show visitors the spirit of Korean archery, and demonstrate its ancestral traditions of bowyer craftsmanship. The museum houses traditional bows (gukgung), which are considered prized cultural pieces, and have been made by a Bucheon family, which has fostered a lineage of bowyers across five generations. In addition, the museum exhibits various pieces and articles related to archery.

Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital (이화의대부속목동병원)

18.3Km    2025-10-23

1071 Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, established in 1993, continues the legacy of Pogoonyogoan (1887), Korea’s first women’s hospital. As a 5th-stage tertiary hospital, it delivers advanced care through specialized centers, treating high-complexity diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders, and organ transplantation, as well as chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and joint diseases. With the opening of Cancer Center for Women (2009), Urology Institute (2022), and Blood Cancer Hospital (2025), the hospital has expanded its expertise and patient-centered environment, providing trusted, high-quality medical services.