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Oil Tank Culture Park (문화비축기지)

3.5Km    2024-11-01

87 Jeungsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

After being used as an oil tank for 41 years, the tanks were reborn into a culture space. The five tanks were transformed into performance halls, exhibition halls, and a multi-purpose pavilion, while one new tank was built to be used as an information center. In addition, the temporary parking lot turned into a culture yard where visitors can relax as well as enjoy activities or performances.

World Cup Park (월드컵공원)

3.5Km    2024-10-23

243-60 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Opened on May 1st, 2002, the Wolrd Cup Park was once a 15-year-old landfill that held over 92 million tons of garbage. The park is located near Seoul World Cup Stadium, and is made up of five smaller parks - Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park, Haneul (Sky) Park, Noeul (Sunset) Park, Nanjicheon Park, and Nanji Hangang Park.

* Pyeonghwa Park: Closest to Seoul World Cup Stadium, it holds a pond, garden, children’s playground, and forest. As a representative park of World Cup Park, the park was designed in hopes of peace and harmony between mankind and nature. It is often used as a picnic area and place for nature studies.

* Nanji Hangang Park: Nanji Hangang Park was developed on the banks of the Hangang River. In contrast to other Hangang River parks, Nanji Hangang Park is a water-friendly park that has a gradual slope towards the riverbank. The park consists of a camping ground, soccer field, basketball court, grass field, cruise ship port, and an area for nature studies.

* Haneul Park: Haneul Park consists of vast grassland located at the highest elevation of the five parks. The park's pasture is covered with eulalias and wild flowers in their most natural state. In addition, 30,000 butterflies of different species were introduced in 2000 to stabilize the ecosystem. Five wind-powered generators provide power to the park and the park’s maintenance office. Once a mountain of garbage, it is now a green hill with 22 lookout points offering breathtaking views of Seoul, including the N Seoul Tower, Bukhansan Mountain, and Hangang River. Tall trees are line the park to provide shades and serve as resting spots for visitors. As a popular spot to enjoy the sight of eulalias, the park usually remains open until late in the evening during the Eulalia Festival period.

* Noeul Park: In order to prevent the vast area of land of what was once a wasteland from becoming an unnecessary chunk of land, a nine-hole golf course was constructed in what is now known as Noeul Park. The golf course serves as an environment friendly entertainment park to visitors while stabilizing the geographical formation and has an urban park nearby that offers scenic views of the Hangang River and beautiful sunset. Located west of the golf park is Noeul Square, decorated with shrubs and flowers.

* Nanjicheon Park: Nanjicheon Park was developed from the Nanji Stream, which flowed under Haneul Park. It was once overflowing with sewage runoff from a nearby landfill, but it has since been beautifully restored into a park with clear water. The park is built to serve as a recreational spot for those with for youths, elders, and people with disabilities.

Mokdong Stadium (목동운동장(목동아이스링크,사격장)

3.5Km    2022-09-14

939, Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

Mokdong Stadium was opened in 1989 with a stadium, a baseball field and an indoor ice rink and added footsal field in 2008 to improve Korea’s sports culture. The soccer field was used as the home field for K-league teams in the past. The ice rink hosts hockey matches and figure skating competitions as well as ice ballet performances. Other facilities include a main square, an indoor shooting range and a gym for residents to enjoy.

Seoul World Cup Stadium (서울월드컵경기장)

3.6Km    2025-03-15

240 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Seoul World Cup Stadium, constructed for the 2002 World Cup co-hosted by South Korea and Japan, stands as the largest soccer-specific stadium in Korea. Currently serving as the home ground for FC Seoul's K-League , it also hosts matches for the South Korean national soccer team. The vicinity boasts large-scale supermarkets, cinemas, sports centers, and saunas. Nearby attractions include Haneul Park and Pyeonghwa Park.

Mangwon Hangang Park (한강시민공원 망원지구 (망원한강공원))

3.6Km    2025-10-23

467 Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Near Mapo-gu, Mangwon Hangang Park is situated on the northern part of the river, between Wonhyodaegyo Bridge and Seongsandaegyo Bridge. It offers lush grass perfect for picnics and promenades. Since it’s located close to the World Cup Stadium, this spacious park is often full of residents and visitors. There is a wide array of excellent amenities: a bike trail, an outdoor swimming pool, sports facilities, and a dock for water sports such as yachting, waterskiing, and motor boating. Cultural attractions near the park include Mangwon Pavilion and Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine.

Suhyup Gangseo Seafood Wholesale Market (수협 강서수산시장)

3.7Km    2025-09-15

130 Gangseodomaesijang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

As Seoul's largest seafood market in the southwestern region, Suhyup Gangseo Seafood Wholesale Market supplies seafood from all over the country at stable prices through auctions every morning. It sells a variety of seafood, including live fish, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, dried fish, and fermented fish products in fresh condition. Consumers can enjoy the seafood they purchase directly from the market at the specialized restaurant area on the second floor, which offers a wide range of seafood dishes and a diverse menu. The spacious and comfortable area is also suitable for family gatherings or company dinners.

Mayfield Hotel Seoul (메이필드호텔 서울)

3.7Km    2025-10-23

94, Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Surrounded by forests, Mayfield Hotel is the ideal place to enjoy unique seasonal views and unite with nature. It takes five minutes from Gimpo International Airport and 30 minutes from Incheon International Airport, boasting a proximity to both downtown and the airports. Mayfield Hotel staff members are dedicated to providing the best services with the utmost care. It is a premium hotel where guests experience the joys of comfortable and relaxed travels while creating valuable memories. Mayfield Hotel is located next to the traditional Korean restaurant Nakwon, which serves premium Korean cuisine. The hotel spans an area of approximately 105,785.60 square meters, and has six floors and a basement level. The hotel consists of eight separate buildings, including the main hotel wing, which houses an elegant lounge; a Western restaurant; a traditional Korean restaurant; and an outdoor plaza lounge. There is a banquet wing with a hall that can accommodate international conferences, plus various events and banquets. Small and medium-sized banquet halls suitable for weddings and receptions are available as well. The hotel wing has 202 spacious and cozy guest rooms, including suites and traditional Korean-style ondol rooms that guests can choose from depending on their preference. Notably, the hotel boasts top-tier facilities, such as a state-of-the-art fitness club and a botanical garden, showcasing the hotel's exceptional features.

Football Faentasium (풋볼 팬타지움)

3.8Km    2022-09-13

240, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Football Faentasium is the first soccer-themed experience museum in Korea, founded by the Korea Football Association. The museum uses the lastest in IT for exciting displays, experiences, educational lessons, and more for a facility more like a theme park than a museum. The name comes from a mix of the words fan, fantasy, museum, and stadium.

Sangam-dong MBC New Headquarters Media Center (상암동MBC신사옥미디어센터)

3.9Km    2025-11-05

255 Seongam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Always August Roasters (올웨이즈 어거스트 로스터스)

3.9Km    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.