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Boramae Park (보라매공원)

Boramae Park (보라매공원)

9.6Km    2021-03-20

33, Yeouidaebang-ro 20-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Boramae Park is a former Air Force Academy site that has been transformed into a recreational park on May 1986. At approximately 397,000 ㎡, the park holds various sports facilities including a tennis court and sports center as well as convenient facilities such as a small zoo, pond, walking trail and more. The 2nd floor of Building 4 has a library that is popular with teenagers as well as Teenager Center where they can enjoy various activities and programs. The symbolic tower of the Air Force Academy still stands as a powerful symbol of loyalty and filial piety.

Always August Roasters (올웨이즈 어거스트 로스터스)

9.6Km    2023-07-04

서울특별시 마포구 망원동 415-53
+82-507-1384-1622

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.

Yeontabal Yeouido (연타발 여의도)

Yeontabal Yeouido (연타발 여의도)

9.6Km    2020-11-19

18, Gukhoe-daero, 70-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-780-9238

A store featured several times in Korean gourmet programs. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled beef large intestine. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Chunghyeon Museum (충현박물관)

Chunghyeon Museum (충현박물관)

9.6Km    2021-08-02

5-6, Ori-ro 347beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-898-0505

The Chunghyeon Museum preserves the legacy of the respected scholar Ori Lee Wonik. The museum's logo is inspired by the scholar's signature on a letter that he wrote four years before his death, addressed to his son Lee Uijeon, grandson Lee Suyak, and successive descendants. Visitors can see various artifacts and ruins related to Lee Wonik.

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

9.7Km    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.

Wumukbaemi Sillim Main Store (우묵배미)

9.7Km    2024-02-16

1540 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Wumukbaemi is a Korean restaurant situated near the Horim Museum. The name "Wumukbaemi" translates to a dented rice paddy, harking back to the old name of Nangok, the location of the restaurant. The standout dish is the dwaeji dubu jjigae (pork and bean curd jjigae), featuring ample portions of pork and bean curd. It boasts a clean taste, free from the strong smell of pork and without excessive saltiness. Nearby attractions encompass Gwanaksan Ecological Park, Boramae Park, and Yeouido Park.

Olive Young - Boramae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 보라매)

9.7Km    2024-04-18

16, Boramae-ro 5ga-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Gyeyangsan Mountain (계양산)

Gyeyangsan Mountain (계양산)

9.7Km    2021-05-24

26, Gyeyangsan-ro 75beon-gil, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon
+82-32-450-5654

Gyeyangsan Mountain, which reaches an altitude of 395 meters, is considered a guardian and holy mountain that is representative of Incheon. The mountain’s name changed several times, according to the name changes of the region. It was previously called "Sujuak" as part of the Suju administration of the Goryeo dynasty, "Annamsan Mountain" during Annam administration, and finally was renamed "Gyeyangsan Mountain" during Gyeyang administration.

Gyeyangsan’s name originates from the area that is home to the Korean box tree, which produces cassia bark used to make cinnamon. Gyeyang Park was designated as Incheon’s first urban natural park on January 8, 1944, and since then, the mountain has gone on to become the city’s top municipal park.

Hangang Night Walk 42K (한강나이트워크42K With 허벌라이프)

Hangang Night Walk 42K (한강나이트워크42K With 허벌라이프)

9.7Km    2024-07-25

68 Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-2100-3855

The Hangang Night Walk 42K is a nighttime walking marathon, starting and ending at Nogeum Fountain at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul. The marathon features three courses: 15K, 22K, and 42K to enjoy the hot summer night. The courses all feature beautiful views, such as the Banpodaegyo Bridge Rainbow Fountain. Because the marathon is a walking one and not running, people of all ages can participate, talking the night away as they walk.

Hapjeongok (합정옥)

Hapjeongok (합정옥)

9.7Km    2024-02-22

2F, 21 Yanghwa-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hapjeongok is a gomtang (beef bone soup) specialty restaurant located near Hapjeong Station. Using domestically sourced beef brisket and bones, they prepare around 100 servings of soup each day. The signature dish is the rich and subtly fragrant gomtang, complemented by menu items such as yukhoe (beef tartare) and suyuk (boiled pork slices) that go well together.