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Seoul Battleship Park (서울함공원)

1.9Km    2025-07-14

407 Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Seoul Battleship Park is the city's first-ever battleship-themed park established through a sisterhood relationship with the city of Seoul and by using three retired vessels - Seoul-ham, Chamsuri, and a submarine - that had retired after serving the mission of protecting Korea's waters for 30 years. The three vessels whose original appearances have been preserved intact offer unique exhibits and entertainment and aim to present a special experience to citizens who visit Seoul Hangang Park through new and exciting things to see and enjoy.

World Cup Park (월드컵공원)

1.9Km    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.

Sinchon Sisters Hostel (신촌 시스터즈)

Sinchon Sisters Hostel (신촌 시스터즈)

1.9Km    2024-12-23

24 , Baekbeom-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Sinchon Sisters is a friendly guesthouse in Mapo-gu, Seoul, that caters for young travelers. Rooms are for two, three or four people, and each room has its own bathroom. There is no separate dining area, but you can bring food into your room and there’s a microwave for visitors’ use. Washing machines and dryers are also provided (payment needed). Transport is convenient: Sinchon Station and Sogang University Station are a 5 minutes’ walk away, and there are bus stops nearby - including for the airport express bus service. The Hongdae, Hapjeong, Mangwon, and Sangsu areas are all nearby.

Sinchon Dain Dental Hospital (신촌다인치과병원)

1.9Km    2025-10-23

(10th-11th Floors, Grand Plaza), 94 Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Our main dental hospital, spanning approximately 1,740 square meters, is conveniently located near Sinchon Station, just a 40-minute drive from both Gimpo International Airport and Incheon International Airport, making it easily accessible for international patients. We are staffed by around 60 specialized medical professionals and equipped with the latest technology, including an in-house laboratory for fast and precise dental work. Our team includes nine expert directors in orthodontics, prosthodontics, conservative dentistry, oral surgery, and periodontology, ensuring comprehensive and systematic care in each specialty. We offer a wide range of advanced procedures for our international patients, including implants, complex extractions, orthodontics, periodontal treatment, and prosthetic care, as well as high-quality neurological and aesthetic treatments.

Yanghwa Hangang Park (한강시민공원 양화지구(양화한강공원))

1.9Km    2022-12-16

221, Nodeul-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Situated on the southern part of the Hangang River, Yanghwa Hangang Park stretches between the mouth of Yeouido Saetgang Tributary and the Gayang Bridge in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. This spacious park is lush with vegetation and offers a spectacular view of the river.

The park is located nearby a number of other attractions including Seonyudo Park, an island in the river, which has been transformed into an ecological park; Seonyu Bridge; and the World Cup Fountains, with jets shooting 202 meters in x_height.

There is a wide bike trail that runs through the park that connects this park with the other Hangang River Parks. Every May, the bike trail is flanked by lush green grass and beautiful roses, making it the ideal photo spot.

Yeonsero (Yonsei University Street) (연세로)

Yeonsero (Yonsei University Street) (연세로)

2.0Km    2022-10-25

Area of Yeonse-ro, Sedaemun-gu, Seoul

This road takes you from Sinchon Subway Station right to Yonsei University. Like branching tree roots, the numerous side streets diverge off the main road. In 1999 Yonsei College Street was designated as “The Road One Wants to Walk.” Since then, this famous street has been improved upon even more, placed on tourist maps and promoted by businesses. A visitor to this area can eat at a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops and stores. In the afternoon hours, you can also enjoy the taste of small food stands that line the sidewalks.

Seoul Marina Club & Yacht (서울마리나 요트&클럽)

Seoul Marina Club & Yacht (서울마리나 요트&클럽)

2.0Km    2025-04-14

160 Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Located right behind the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, this marina facility has a rather unique scenery that one cannot easily find in Korea, thanks to the view of the Hangang River and the yachts moored at the marina. Professionals operate the yachts here, so safety is guaranteed. Yacht rides here are popular because one can enjoy a sailing experience in the city center. Another draw of the yacht rides here is the scenery of Seoul, especially at night.

Yonsei University (연세대학교)

2.2Km    2023-07-04

50, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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.

The Hyoosik Aank Hotel Sinchon (더휴식 아늑호텔 신촌점)

The Hyoosik Aank Hotel Sinchon (더휴식 아늑호텔 신촌점)

2.3Km    2025-04-09

49 Yonsei-ro 2-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

The Hyoosik Aank Hotel Sinchon welcomes guests with a neat and modern atmosphere. Each room is tailored to suit every guest's need with comfort as the main priority. The hotel's room types include a standard room, music room, multi-room equipped with Playstation 4, PC room, creative illust room equipped with a drawing tablet, creative piano room, and a business room. The hotel also has a parking lot, guest lounge, coin laundry, and a ping pong table.

Severance Hospital (연세대학교 의과대학 세브란스병원)

2.3Km    2025-10-23

50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

THE FIRST & THE BEST

As the first Western-style hospital in Korea, and with over 140 years of history, Severance Hospital (Gwanghyewon) has been leading the medical industry in Korea since its foundation in 1885.
Dedicated to improving the quality of medical services through specialization, Severance Hospital has the distinction of being the first hospital in Korea to operate six specialized hospitals: the Dental Hospital, Cancer Center, Rehabilitation Hospital, Cardiovascular Hospital, Children's Hospital, and Eye Hospital.

In 2023, Severance Hospital achieved a world first by performing 40,000 robotic surgeries and introduced a new paradigm in cancer treatment by bringing Carbon Ion Therapy to Korea for the first time.

As a global leader in advanced medical technology and patient-centered services, Severance Hospital was the first medical institution in Korea to receive JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation and has ranked first in the medical service sector of the NCSI (National Customer Satisfaction Index) for 14 consecutive years.