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Yonsei University (연세대학교)

3.8Km    2023-07-04

50, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-1599-1885

Yonsei University, which opened in 1885, is a prestigious university that boasts a beautiful campus. In particular, it is famous for its wooden trails, antique buildings covered with ivy, and Cheongsongdae Forest, a popular dating spot among couples. Yonsei University also has a Korean language institute for foreigners interested in learning Korean.

World Cup Park (월드컵공원)

3.8Km    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.

Olive Young - Mapo-gu Office Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 마포구청역)

3.8Km    2024-04-16

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

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Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai (툭툭누들타이)

3.8Km    2024-03-12

161-8, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4407-5130

Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, and the chef is Thai. They offer signature dishes such as Fried soft shell crab with curry powder, Phat Thai, Tom Yam Kung, and galbi noodles, as well as seasonal dishes using various ingredients. Made with Thai ingredients, their dishes have unique Thai flavors. It is close to the Hongik Univ. Station, attracting numerous patrons.

Roulette(룰렛)

3.8Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 서대문구 연희로5길 22 (연희동)

Saebyeokjib Yanggopchang (새벽집양곱창)

3.8Km    2021-03-18

21, Gyeongin-ro 61-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2296-0325

This is a Korean cuisine located in Guro-gu, Seoul. It boasts of 30 years' tradition. The representative menu is grilled pork small intestine/grilled beef small intestine.

Jin Chamchi (진참치)

3.8Km    2021-06-30

354, Gamasan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-832-0009

This is a place where you can enjoy delicious and nutritious tuna dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is sliced raw tuna.

Homilbat (호밀밭)

3.8Km    2021-03-30

43, Sinchonnyeok-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-5345

You can enjoy Korea’s signature summer staple Patbingsu (shaved ice with sweet red beans). This cafe is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is shaved ice with red bean topping.

Olive Young - Sindaebangsamgeori Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신대방삼거리역)

3.8Km    2024-04-17

113, Boramae-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Yeomchang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 염창역)

3.8Km    2024-04-22

#102, and #103, 637, Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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