Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

3.3Km 2023-03-13

120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-3007

Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Queen Jinseong’s reign), Monk Doseon founded it at the ground of Yeonhui Palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, and later in 1748 (the 24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.

“Yeongsanjae,” one of the Buddhist rituals and also a National Intangible Cultural Property, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summertime, Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival takes place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism.

Le Mans Eyewear - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르망안경콘택트 청계천)

3.4Km 2024-04-18

B2 E-MART, Lotte Castle Venezia, 400, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 청계천)

3.4Km 2024-04-18

400, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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CU - Sungin Dongyang Paraville Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu숭인파라빌점)

3.4Km 2024-06-26

1F, #104, 251, Nangye-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Supsok Hanbang Land (숲속한방랜드)

3.5Km 2024-03-18

75-7 Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Jjimjjilbang, a Korean-style sauna that combines a traditional bathhouse with a hot steam room, is often ranked high among the unique experiences in Korea chosen by foreigners. Taking a steam bath in a charcoal kiln discharges waste products from the skin through sweat and eliminates accumulated fatigue. Supsok Hanbang Land has several charcoal kilns for different temperatures. Using them in order from low to high-temperature rooms is good, but the highest-temperature room, “Kkottang,” has a risk of causing skinburn, so visitors are advised to wear socks and cotton gloves to enter the room. Another unique experience is to grill sweet potatoes or rice cakes on the brazier in front of the charcoal kiln.

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan (스테이 패스포트 신당 료칸)

3.5Km 2025-04-24

33 Nangye-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Stay Passport Sindang Ryokan offers a four major room types: "Goyo" and "Sohyang," designed for two who seek privacy and relaxation away from the busy city life; "Pungryu," accommodating up to four people, perfect for family guests or a group of friends; and "Pungyo," designed to offer utmost relaxation.

Goobok Mandu (구복만두)

3.5Km 2017-01-25

10, Duteopbawi-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-8656

Operated by Korean husband and Chinese wife, it offers traditional authentic Chinese dumplings in a small place. Its signature menu, dumpling, passed down to the owner by her grandmother, features different tasty and texture comparing with Korean-style dumpling.

Olive Young - Sungshin Women's University Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 성신여대입구역점)

3.5Km 2024-06-27

9, Arirang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Hongje Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 홍제)

3.5Km 2024-04-16

1F, 405, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Seokparang (석파랑)

3.5Km 2024-09-02

309 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-2500

Seokparang is a place built by relocating the Sarangchae of Heungseon Daewongun, the father of King Gojong of the Joseon dynasty. It boasts beautiful late Joseon-style gardens and three traditional hanok buildings. Here, one can enjoy authentic Gungjung hanjeongsik (royal Korean table d'hote) for both lunch and dinner, featuring meticulously prepared dishes such as traditional porridge, chilled salads, steamed prawns, kimchi cabbage wraps with pork, soybean paste jjigae set menu, and desserts. Diners can also savor traditional liquors crafted by artisans from across the country.

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