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Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

14.2Km    2025-01-17

27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul's public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.

Amorepacific Museum of Art (아모레퍼시픽미술관)

Amorepacific Museum of Art (아모레퍼시픽미술관)

14.2Km    2024-12-31

100 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Amorepacific Museum of Art, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, was originally a museum exhibiting artworks collected by the late Seo Seong-hwan, the founder of Amorepacific, but later changed its name to Amorepacific Museum of Art, or APMA, in 2009 and has since been operating as an art exhibition hall. The mission upon its foundation was seeking to be "a space where beauty in the midst of daily lives is discovered" and communicating with the public. In accordance with this objective, the museum collects, researches, and exhibits Korean ancient art and both Korean and international contemporary art while, also, aiding researchers, scholars, and young artists. The underground exhibition hall hosts diverse exhibits encompassing ancient art, contemporary art, and Korean art. The 1st floor of the "Atrium," an enormous space that continues from the 1st to 3rd floors, features the museum lobby, a museum shop, an exhibition space called "APMA Cabinet" and apLAP, which is a library of art exhibition brochures from around the world. The art museum is located on the 1st floor of the new Amorepacific headquarters building, a famous work of architectural beauty of Yongsan designed after white porcelain.

Suwon Jidong Mural Village (수원 지동벽화마을)

Suwon Jidong Mural Village (수원 지동벽화마을)

14.2Km    2025-11-05

75-5 Changnyongmun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

A friendly alley with Kuk Yeonsoo’s house 
Jidong Mural Village is a neighborhood with many winding alleys where Kuk Yeonsoo lived. Murals with seven themes are painted on the 6km-long road, so just walking along the pictures is as fun as a treasure hunt. As you walk, you will see a familiar green gate next to Jidong Supermarket, which is the house of Kuk Yeonsoo in the drama. As rainbow murals often appeared on the opposite side in the drama, there are many fans who take proof shots here.

Mong Ted (몽테드)

Mong Ted (몽테드)

14.2Km    2025-11-06

14 Hwaseomun-ro 48beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series “Lovely Runner”

Café Mong Ted appears as Sol’s house in the drama, with the blue-gate house across the alley as Sun-jae’s residence. Take a stroll down the alley, perhaps with a yellow umbrella, to feel like the characters in “Lovely Runner.”

Olympic Park (올림픽공원)

Olympic Park (올림픽공원)

14.2Km    2023-10-19

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Olympic Park is an impressive leisure facility in which historic remains from the Baekje era share space with modern, state-of-the-art sports stadiums, an eco-friendly forest, and spacious grass fields. The legacy of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the park not only houses the country’s largest sports arena, but has also become a place where Seoul residents come to relax and unwind.

Spread across approximately 1.45 million square meters, Olympic Park encompasses the land that was once Mongchontoseong Fortress and Mongchonhaeja (manmade lake) from the early Baekje period. The park is divided into several zones, including a leisure sports park, a cultural art park, an eco-park, and the History Experience Park dedicated to the area’s rich historic heritage.

Because Olympic Park is so large and takes over three hours to explore, visitors are advised to familiarize themselves with entrances and exits and travel routes before they start. To further save time, visitors can ride the Road Train (“Hodori Train”) located next to Peace Square.

Lindapick [Korea Quality] / 린다픽 [한국관광 품질인증]

Lindapick [Korea Quality] / 린다픽 [한국관광 품질인증]

14.3Km    2024-10-30

26-5, Itaewon-ro 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Lindapick is a guesthouse located a five-minute walk from Itaewon Station (line 6). The host of this new guesthouse, open in May 2021, prioritizes cleanliness by washing bedding and disinfect the whole place every time a guest leaves. The CCTVs that are installed outside and at the shared inner space are operated around the clock, strengthening the security. The light-lemon-color exterior walls of the accommodation and the muted-colored rooms are in harmony, forming a fresh and calm atmosphere. The room that can accommodate two persons shows how the host is considerate. A 100% natural aroma diffuser emits peppermint scent that makes guest unwind, and the lavender scent lets guests sleep tight. The kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave oven is where you can cook a simple dishes, and the air purifier and the washing machine let you enjoy a fresher rest. From the entrance to the room, there is a garden that is decorated as an outdoor terrace, where you can have a leisurely time sunning yourself.

Hankuk Art Museum (한국미술관)

14.3Km    2021-12-09

244-2, Mabuk-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Hankuk Art Museum first opened its door to the public in March 1983 in Gahoe-dong and was later moved to its current location. Focusing on modern art and the promotion of Korean art, the gallery presents special displays and open-run exhibitions mainly featuring contemporary art as well as providing art education classes.

Smob - Suwon Branch (스몹 수원)

Smob - Suwon Branch (스몹 수원)

14.3Km    2024-05-23

175 Suseong-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Suwon branch of Smob is located on the 7th floor of Suwon Starfield. Smob features 25 attractions based on various sports that are enjoyable for everyone, including those who aren't particularly athletic or interested in sports.

Starfield Suwon (스타필드 수원)

14.3Km    2025-05-22

175 Suseong-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Starfield Suwon is an eight-story complex shopping mall where you can enjoy shopping, culture, and entertainment all in one place. The mall includes various shopping options, such as a warehouse-style discount store, a themed electronics specialty store, restaurants and cafés, and shops specialized in beauty products, apparel, and lifestyle goods. Various types of entertainment are available, such as a movie theater and SMOB, an indoor sports park where you can try ziplining and rock climbing.

Hwacheong Galbi (화청갈비)

14.4Km    2025-01-22

12 Changnyong-daero 41beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

This restaurant offers galbi jeongsik, a set meal featuring Suwon wanggalbi at a reasonable price. Available only at lunchtime, the set includes grilled galbi, steamed rice, and a variety of side dishes, making for a satisfying and filling meal. Located near Hwaseong Fortress and the vibrant Haenggung-dong area (also known as Haengnidan Street), it’s an ideal spot to enjoy a meal after exploring Suwon's famous sights.