Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))

13.4Km 2024-03-12

68, Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-5945

Gilsangsa Temple is a prominent temple located in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. The name "Gilsangsa" means "a favorable and auspicious temple." Visitors can experience temple, participate in Buddhist practices, and even enjoy templestay programs on weekends. During autumn, visitors can admire red spider lilies and wildflowers, immersing themselves in the beauty of nature and finding inner peace.

Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

13.4Km 2024-10-29

121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.

In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.

Ilyeong Station (일영역)

13.4Km 2024-11-12

25 Iryeong-ro 647beon-gil, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Ilyeong Station closed passenger operations in 2004 but has continued to operate as a cargo station. The station has been featured as a filming site for many movies, dramas, and commercials thanks to its beautiful surroundings and its proximity to Seoul.

CheongKwanJang - Seonghaengdang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 성행당)

13.5Km 2024-04-18

1F, 465, Gosanja-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Soseolwon Seoga (소설원 서가)

13.5Km 2024-02-15

37 Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Soseolwon Seoga is a café located near Daehangno. The name means a small garden with falling snow. The building, spanning five floors, offers different atmospheres on each level, making it enjoyable to explore. The signature menu is the sun uyu pudding (whole milk pudding), boasting a smooth texture that allows you to savor the rich flavor of pure milk. Also popular is the heukdang einspanner (black sugar einspanner), featuring cream and marshmallows without being overly rich. Nearby attractions include Marronnier Park and the Dream Art Center.

OME Cooking Lab (오미요리연구소)

13.5Km 2020-03-18

35-1, Yangnyeongjungang-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-10-5060-5250

OME Cooking Lab offers a one-day class where participants can learn to cook Korean food. The participants will be able to learn from scratch, starting from choosing the right ingredients at Korea's local markets and interacting with the market's vendors. After the cooking session, participants can enjoy the meal in a hanok (traditional Korean house). Participants mostly consist of foreigners, and the class is offered in Korean, English, and Chinese.

Jangja Lake Park (장자호수공원)

13.5Km 2022-01-01

878, Topyeong-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-550-2472

Guri City worked to improve the water quality of Jangja Lake in order to form the Jangja Lake Park and in the process an ecological zone was created. A 3.6 km tree-lined walking trail runs through the park and is frequently used by people enjoying an outing or getting some light exercise. Concerts, exhibitions, and other events are held on the outdoor stage on weekends and the park is widely used as a place to relax by local residents.

* Size - Area 107,385 m², average water depth 2.2 m (0.2 m~4.7 m), and walkway 4.6 km

Olive Young - Yangju Okjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 양주옥정점)

13.5Km 2024-06-28

200, Okjeong-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Kongi Salon (콩이살롱 )

13.5Km 2021-03-30

46, Okjeongdong-ro 7da-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-868-3733

It is a place where you can have your food spicy. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do. The most famous menu is marinated grilled ribs.

Innisfree - Hansung Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 한성대)

13.6Km 2024-04-18

3, Dongsomun-ro 7-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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