Korea National Arboretum and Forest Museum (Gwangneung Forest) (국립수목원 (광릉숲))

9.9Km 2020-12-18

415, Gwangneungsumogwon-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-540-2000

The Korea National Arboretum (KNA) is situated in Gwangneung Experimental Forest and contains the Forest Museum where all the information on forestry is exhibited. The construction of the arboretum and museum took place on October 25, 1985 and opened on April 5, 1987. In order to preserve the forests, weekends and holiday entrance were restricted, reservations were required 5 days in advance, and no more than 5,000 visitors were accepted per day. As diverse plants are gaining recognition worldwide, the research department formed the Office of Forestry on May 24, 1999.

Korea National Arboretum covers an area of 1,157㏊ and contains 15 specialized forests, including Conifer Garden, the Garden of Ornamental Trees, and the Aroma and Touch Garden. The Forest Museum is the largest in Asia, covering 4628 sq.m² with a traditional Korean design, and the interior and exterior are both constructed of wood and stone. The arboretum facilities consist of 5 exhibition halls (Living Forest, Forest and Man, Forestry of the World, Forestry of Korea, Nature of Korea), a Herbarium, a Special Exhibition Room, and an Audio Visual Hall.

Buramsan Butterfly Garden (불암산나비정원)

10.0Km 2024-07-19

51-27 Hangeulbiseok-ro 12-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Buramsan Butterfly Garden is located within Buramsan Healing Town in Nowon. It is an exhibition garden where one can observe live butterflies all year round. The main building's first floor comprises an incubation center, a breeding center, and a butterfly greenhouse while the second floor is used as an insect education center. At the insect education center, visiors can observe materials related to and specimens of endangered insect species. Groups require a reservation in advance.

Ilyoung Bonjour (일영봉주르)

10.2Km 2024-02-22

248 Yuwonji-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Ilyoung Bonjour is a restaurant located by a valley, offering an ideal setting to enjoy both a meal and water activities. Its key menu item is hanbang dakbaeksuk (whole chicken soup with medicinal herbs). It is served as a set menu that includes samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly), haemul pajeon (seafood pancake), and dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad). Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, a valley side for a refreshing dip, and a foot volleyball court. The water facilities are complimentary for guests who order a meal.

Dooly Museum (둘리뮤지엄)

10.3Km 2025-03-31

6 Sirubong-ro 1-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Dooly Museum is Korea's first museum to be dedicated to a single character. The museum is dedicated to Dooly, the main character from the Korean cartoon series "Dooly the Little Dinosaur." The cartoon was published as a series on a comic magazine called "Bomulseom" from 1983 to 1993, following Dooly's adventure that begins from his arrival to Ssangmun-dong inside a glacier from the Ice Age. Inspired by the series, this interactive museum was founded in Ssangmun-dong and explores the value and meaning of the hit series through the expansion of its works such as the animation series, character merch, and other media sources.

Sinhwa Jjukkumi (신화쭈꾸미)

10.3Km 2021-03-29

1361, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-939-8886

It is a place where you can enjoy jjukumi (webfoot octopus) and pork belly. This restaurant's signature menu is webfoot octopus. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Nowon-gu, Seoul.

Seonungak (한옥카페 선운각)

10.4Km 2024-10-15

223 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Seonungak is a hanok cafe facing Doseonsa Temple at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, the perfect location to take in the beauty of the changing seasons. The cafe is also the largest hanok building outside of the royal palaces in Seoul. Previously limited to weddings and filming events, the hanok has reopened as a cafe, selling a range of traditional Korean drinks.

Taerim Sanchaejeongsik (태림 산채정식)

10.4Km 2021-03-30

32, Nohae-ro 60-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-998-5468

This restaurant is famous for its dishes of wild vegetables, Deodeok and roots of balloon flowers.

Grilled sliced pork comes with Table d’hote of assorted wild vegetables and grilled Deodeok, and is also very tasty. Water kimchi made from mineral water is deliciously spicy as well.

*Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government

Olive Young - Junggye Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 중계역)

10.6Km 2024-04-18

1335, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Yeong snack (영스낵)

10.6Km 2021-03-29

245, Hangeulbiseok-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-931-2523

This store with a tradition of 20 years serves Tteokbokki. This restaurant's signature menu is stir-fried rice cake. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Nowon-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Yangju Deokjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 양주덕정점)

10.6Km 2024-06-27

#101 and #102, 135, Hoejeong-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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