Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

19.3Km 2025-07-11

77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-828-5765

The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is a historical and cultural event held to honor the patriotic spirit of General Gang Gam-chan, a famous general from the Goryeo Dynasty. The festival is known for its impressive night events, fitting for the location named after a falling star, and features a variety of parades and performances.

◎ Gang Gam-chan and Nakseongdae
General Gang Gam-chan of Goryeo is said to have been born at the place where the fourth star of the Big Dipper fell. This place is called Nakseongdae, which means “the place where the star fell.”

JaneDMCKorea (주)제인디엠씨코리아)

19.3Km 2025-07-29

(4th Floor), 51 Mallijae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Jane DMC Korea is an inbound travel agency and international patient recruitment organization established in 2006. Headquartered in Seoul, with branch offices in Busan, Indonesia, and India, the company develops and sells programs for international clients in 40 countries while also attracting international patients.

Olive Young - Ilsan Hugok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 일산후곡점)

19.3Km 2024-06-26

541, Ilsan-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Hyosajeong Pavilion (효사정)

19.4Km 2025-01-13

55, Hyeonchung-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-820-9848

Hyosajeong Pavilion is where Nohan, the second vice premier of the Joseon dynasty during King Sejong and King Sejo’s reign, stayed. After he lost his mother, he built the pavilion to mourn at her grave while still being able to see his father’s grave in Gaeseong to the North. His brother-in-law, then Minister of the Interior, Gang Sa-deok named the pavilion “Hyosajeong,” which means pavilion of filial piety.

In order to find the original location of the pavilion, poems by Jeong Inji and Seo Geojeong and an old map of Korea were referenced, but the pavilion was not found because the surrounding landscape had changed too much. As a result, a location was selected and the pavilion was reconstructed at its current location. The house is 3 kan* in the front and 2 kan* on the side. The roof is a hip-and-gable roof. The pavilion has one room with under floor heating and a railing around the pavilion

(* kan: a traditional measurement that corresponds to the space between two columns)

Midohyang (미도향)

19.4Km 2024-11-29

8-4 Daesan-ro 223beon-gil, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-918-5333

Midohyang is a specialty restaurant renowned for its mandu dishes, with mandu jeongol (mandu hot pot) being the flagship menu. The mandu jeongol can be ordered based on the number of people and includes gogi mandu (meat mandu) and kimchi mandu. It is a delight to complement with additional orders of bokkeumbap (fried rice) or noodles after enjoying the jeongol. The mandu jeongol can also be packed for takeout, comprising wangmandu (jumbo mandu), vegetables, broth, noodles, rice cake, and seasoned sauce.

Siheung Oido Museum (시흥오이도박물관)

19.4Km 2024-10-24

332 Oido-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do

The place of Kuk Yeonsoo and Choi Ung's hug from behind
Oido, an island that was isolated from the mainland until 100 years ago, became inland with the creation of the Gunja Salt Farm and the construction of the Sihwa Embankment. It is the largest shell mound historic site on the west coast, and various Neolithic artifacts have been excavated, and the entire island has been designated as Historic Site No. 441. Inside the museum, which records the history of Oido, there are various interesting experiences and exhibitions that give a glimpse of life in the Neolithic Age. Outside the building, there is an overpass with many pillars where Kuk Yeonsoo gave Choi Ung a back hug. On the floor of the branch, there is a sticker that reads ‘Our Beloved Summer’, so it's good to take a commemorative photo.

Jinmi Sikdang (진미식당)

19.4Km 2024-02-27

186-6 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Jinmi Sikdang is a specialty restaurant known for its exclusive focus on gejang (marinated crab), using only the finest blue crabs from the Seohae Coast. The restaurant prides itself on preparing only the amount of crab needed for the day, ensuring freshness, so it's advisable to make reservations before visiting, especially during peak hours. Known for its consistent quality and unwavering taste, Jinmi Sikdang continues to receive steady love from its customers.

Olive Young - Aeogae Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 애오개역)

19.4Km 2024-04-16

#107, and #108, 201, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Anyang Ilbeonga Underground Shopping Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 안양일번가지하상가점)

19.4Km 2024-06-27

B231, #D20, Manan-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

19.5Km 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.

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