National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)

8.3Km 2025-06-30

137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The National Museum of Korea houses a vast collection of artifacts from ancient times to the modern era in a wide range of topics, including art and culture. The museum houses a Children's Museum, where visitors can learn more about the nation's history through educational programs and experiences. The outdoor grounds feature pagodas and other stone artworks too large to be on display inside.

In addition to galleries with a wide array of national and international pieces, the National Museum of Korea is a stage for a number of cultural activities related to collection, preservation, research and analysis, social training, academic publications, intercultural exchange programs, concerts, and more.

Seoul Crown 88 Guest House[Korea Quality] / 서울크라운88게스트하우스[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

8.3Km 2020-12-10

189, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3408-0031

Seoul Crown 88 Guest House is a foreigner-only guesthouse located right in the middle of Yeonnam-dong, the hottest district in Seoul at the moment. Its proximity to Hongik University Station makes it accessible to Incheon International Airport, Gangnam, and Digital Media City (DMC) Station. Exiting the inn brings one to a series of chic and trendy cafés and famous restaurants, which is truly a dream come true for visitors itching to get into Seoul’s alleyways. The guesthouse is also close to Gyeongui Line Forest Park, a space of natural healing in the city. All rooms are four-person dormitory-style rooms, furnished with fragrant wooden beds and comfortable beddings. The window toward the top of the bed provides a view of the residential district and brings in sunlight throughout the day to brighten the room. Moreover, all rooms have personal lockers and dressing tables. Community facilities in the guesthouse include the living room, which is equipped with a sofa, TV, and table, restrooms, and a kitchenette for simple reheating. Finally, the guesthouse offers free breakfast between 08:00 and 10:00, which includes toast, milk, and juice, and provides services in English and Chinese.

Childrens Museum of the National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관)

8.3Km 2021-09-15

137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2077-9000

The Children’s Museum of the National Museum of Korea is an experience-oriented museum where children can see, touch, and feel history through hands-on programs and games. The permanent exhibition hall displays replicas of historical items so children can learn about Korea’s cultural heritage in a fun and interactive way. Children can also experience the lifestyle and wisdom of the past through experience programs.

Wan Chai (완차이)

8.3Km 2019-04-10

50-7, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-0302

Wan Chai is a Chinese restaurant with a name meaning "spicy," and is a must-visit for those who love spicy food. Rather than the original spicy Chinese Sichuan cuisine, a small amount of Korean spices have been added to create even better tasting dishes.

The most popular item on the menu is a large plate of reddened mussels known as the Extra Spicy Stir-fried Mussels. The dish is a mixture of spicy red peppers, garlic, and spicy sauce, stir-fried to perfection. Many customers also come in for the gul jjamppong (spicy noodle soup with oysters). Even the jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) tastes great here, with clean-tasting black soy bean sauce. Finally, for dessert, lychee is served, a unique treat to finish off a meal at Wan Chai.

Soi Yeonnam (소이연남)

8.3Km 2024-02-22

1F, 267 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Soi Yeonnam is a rice noodle specialty restaurant where you can experience the atmosphere of Thailand. The signature dish is the flavorful and rich sogogi ssalguksu (beef noodle soup). Other popular dishes include soi popia (spring roll), which is fried with shrimp, pork, mushrooms, tom yam ssalguksu (tom yum noodle), and som tam (green papaya salad). It's so famous that people line up to eat there, and it's beloved by both locals and tourists alike.

Olive Young - Sinchon Myeongmul Street Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신촌명물거리)

8.3Km 2024-04-17

54, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - AK Gwangmyeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 AK광명점)

8.3Km 2024-06-26

17, Yangji-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Subaru (스바루)

8.3Km 2017-02-01

7, Bangbae-ro 42-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-596-4882

Subaru is operated by a chef who lived in Japan and was attracted by Japanese-style soba. He serves tasty soba based on his experience in a modest restaurant.

Eye Dear - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이디어안경 이대)

8.3Km 2024-04-17

#101, 174, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Jinmi Sikdang (진미식당)

8.3Km 2024-02-27

186-6 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Jinmi Sikdang is a specialty restaurant known for its exclusive focus on gejang (marinated crab), using only the finest blue crabs from the Seohae Coast. The restaurant prides itself on preparing only the amount of crab needed for the day, ensuring freshness, so it's advisable to make reservations before visiting, especially during peak hours. Known for its consistent quality and unwavering taste, Jinmi Sikdang continues to receive steady love from its customers.

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