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Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

0m    27702     2021-06-01

111, Baumoe-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3460-5300

Located at the foot of Umyeonsan Mountain in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Gwanmunsa Temple had its ground-breaking ceremony in 1993 and construction was completed in October 1998.

The temple site has a total area of 22,148.76 ㎡ with seven ground levels and four basement levels. The temple was constructed with a mixture of modern and traditional Buddhist architectural designs. Inside the temple, cutting-edge facilities are used for various cultural events, conferences, and sacred ceremonies.

Neighbored by Cheonggyesan Mountain, Umyeonsan Mountain, and Yangjaecheon Stream, the temple is located near many natural spots visitors can enjoy. In particular, Umyeonsan Mountain (alt. 293 m), where Gwanmunsa Temple is located, gets its name for its shape resembling a cow lying down. Designated as a city park and managed by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Umyeonsan Mountain has several valleys with clear spring waters and a dense forest inhabited by diverse animals and plants.

Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당 한가람미술관)

975.8329409186864m    23457     2022-12-16

2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-1300

Hangaram Art Museum, located in the left wing of the Seoul Arts Center, displays a unique exhibition of formative arts. Established in 1990, the museum has a total area of 15,540 ㎡ and contains 6 exhibition halls (including one for oversized artwork), a storage area, and an art shop. The building features a lighting system that controls the humidity and temperature and is equipped with a luminous ceiling system that captures natural sunlight and feeds it into the museum, allowing visitors to enjoy a brightly lit viewing area.

The Art Square in front of the museum houses a wide range of exclusive artwork and serves as a venue for various events such as the Cloz Art Market. Visitors may also enjoy the open-air café right in front of the building or dine at “Yehyang,” a traditional Korean restaurant right down the stairs.

Baengnyeonok (백년옥)

Baengnyeonok (백년옥)

1.1 Km    82     2017-02-07

2407, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-523-2860

Baengnyeonok has been famous for tofu since 1992.

The K Art Hall (더케이아트홀)

The K Art Hall (더케이아트홀)

1.1 Km    13486     2019-04-10

70, Baumoe-ro 12-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-526-9680

The K Art Hall (Formerly, Seoul Center of Education and Culture) is located in Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu district. The natural surroundings are beautiful, and the air is very clean. The center has one basement floor, and eleven floors above ground. Its main facilities include the main theater, which can provide for an audience of 1,000, the Culture Center, Art Exhibit, Education Promotion Center, and the Sports Center. Outside the building are the Grass Square, Sculpture Park and Drive-in Theater. The main theater can hold a variety of performances such as plays, dances, movies, operas, musicals, and others. There are frequently performances for children as well. At times, the theater is used as an international stage, as in the case of the Russian Leningrad Ballet company’s performance in 1991. The Culture Center has guest quarters and convention halls, and so is often used for conferences. The Sports Center has an indoor gymnasium, a swimming pool, health and aerobics rooms, a bowling alley, and a golf practice range. The facilities here are used primarily as a resting area. One unusual facility is the outdoor Drive-in Theater. Called “Karma 21,” the theater can accommodate a total of 250,000 cars. Each car is charged 15,000 won a ticket. Usually the latest releases are shown here. The theater is located in “Yangjae People’s Grove” Park, which boasts a very clean environment. It is the perfect spot to relax while enjoying a movie in the fresh air.

The-K Seoul Hotel (더케이서울호텔)

The-K Seoul Hotel (더케이서울호텔)

1.1 Km    16202     2018-03-07

70, Baumoe-ro 12-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-571-8100

The K Hotel Seoul, located in Yangjae-dong, features a new concept for resting and culture, combining art and nature together for urban-based people. With 252 rooms as well as an art hall, large banquet hall, convention center, and avenue hall, it is full of not just rest but plenty of fun as well. Twenty-nine banquet halls of different sizes make this hotel perfect for large conferences, international events, seminars and other events.

The hotel is conveniently located a five-minute walk from Yangjae Citizen’s Forest Station (Sinbundang Line), giving it easy access to public transportation. From Yangjae Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), guests can get to the hotel by the hotel shuttle bus. Also, an airport coach bus takes guests to the hotel lobby from Incheon International Airport. As for the parking lot, it can accommodate up to 1,200 cars in the parking area throughout the basement level and above ground levels, adding to its capacity to hold large events.

Mokcheon Jip (Encore Kalguksu) (목천집 (앵콜칼국수))

Mokcheon Jip (Encore Kalguksu) (목천집 (앵콜칼국수))

1.2 Km    64     2017-01-25

69, Hyoryeong-ro 52-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-525-8418

Located nearby Seoul Art Center, Mokcheon Jip offers various kalguksu (noodle soups) like pat kalguksu (red bean noodle soup), and maesaengi kalguksu (noodle soup with seaweed).

Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)

1.2 Km    76402     2022-12-16

2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-1300

The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, Concert Hall, Art Gallery, Calligraphy Museum, Art Material Hall, and an outdoor stage. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions all in one site.

The Opera House and Concert Hall consist of a total of five performance halls offering an average of 800 performances ever year, whereas the Art Gallery and Calligraphy Museum has seven exhibition halls providing various exhibitions throughout the year. The outdoor stage also provides various genres of performances all year round.

Yangjaecheon Ecological Park (양재천 생태공원)

Yangjaecheon Ecological Park (양재천 생태공원)

1.2 Km    26281     2017-12-23

Baumoe-ro 12-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Yangjaecheon was originally the first tributary to the Hangang River, but, it became an artificial river as a result of the Hangang River Coastal Development Project and some other changes by surrounding developments.

Saturday Gugak Concert (토요명품)

Saturday Gugak Concert (토요명품)

1.2 Km    19209     2022-04-21

2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-580-3300

Saturday Gugak Concert is held throughout the year. The performance programs include traditional dance, music, comprehensive music & dance, explanation programs for teenagers and beginners, Intangible Cultural Heritage programs with professional guide, and a variety of other programs.