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Museum of Musical Instruments of the World (세계민속악기박물관)

Museum of Musical Instruments of the World (세계민속악기박물관)

16.3Km    2021-12-24

63-26, Heyrimaeul-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-946-9838

Museum of Musical Instruments of the World is the first Korean museum to collect musical instruments from all over the world. At present, it houses about 500 musical instruments including the balafon, djembe, didgeridoo, and angklung from 70 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Islamic Northeast Asia, and Pacific.

Visitors can try out the instruments in the designated hands-on activity area, and try on traditional costumes, as well as other entertainment activities like pungmul (traditional Korean percussion). Visitors who don’t get enough by just playing and touching the instruments can also take part in folk music lectures. In addition, to provide more knowledge on the regional culture, the museum showcases musical instrument with dolls of respective region's traditional costume, instruments, and painting.

Mangwon-dong suchanggol (망원동수창골)

Mangwon-dong suchanggol (망원동수창골)

16.3Km    2021-03-30

3, Mangwon-ro 11-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-322-3230

It is a place where you can choose the dishes spicy flavor. The best menu at this restaurant is beef small intestine hot pot/pork small intestine hot pot. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Korea Etiquette Institute (한국예절문화원)

Korea Etiquette Institute (한국예절문화원)

16.3Km    2022-07-08

43 , Gajaeul-ro 4-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-391-1988

Korea Etiquette Institue is dedicated to observing, researching, developing and passing down Korea's etiquette. Education programs are also available.

Bucheon International Comics Festival (부천국제만화축제)

Bucheon International Comics Festival (부천국제만화축제)

16.3Km    2025-07-11

1 Gilju-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-32-310-3071

As Korea’s leading comic-focused festival, the Bucheon International Comics Festival features a wide range of events, including the special exhibition of Bucheon Comic Awards winners, comic exhibitions, and the Singing BICOF. Visitors can explore Comics Bunker, where they can find merchandise from various artists, along with a comic book café. The festival also includes the World Webtoon Forum and the International Cosplay Championship, as well as talk & signing events with renowned domestic artists.

Eyetoria Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (아이토리아안경원)

16.3Km    2024-06-27

1F and 2F, 5, Mokdong-ro 25-gil, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

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Korea Manhwa Museum (한국만화박물관)

Korea Manhwa Museum (한국만화박물관)

16.3Km    2025-01-16

1 Gilju-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

This museum collects and stores Korean cartoons and related materials, which are the basis for the creation of K-Webtoons. It covers everything from old cartoons to characters and webtoons that are gaining global popularity recently. It is composed of the Korean Manhwa History Museum, the Manhwa Experience Exhibition Hall, the Manhwa Library, and the Manhwa Video Screening Hall. There is also a corner where you can try coloring your own webtoon.

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

16.4Km    2025-05-20

Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangnidan Street is located near Poeun-ro, which can be reached in about 6 to 8 minutes of leisurely walk toward Mangwon Hangang Park from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station on Subway Line 6. Its name comes from the combination of Mangwon-dong and the Gyeongnidan Street in Itaewon, meaning the “Gyeongnidan Street of Mangwon-dong.” There are a variety of restaurants, cafes, dessert shops, and other small shops, each with their own charm, making it a great place to take the kids shopping or just get some rest. This place is quite close to Mangwon Market, so visitors can stop by the market if time allows. Another way to fit this area into the itinerary is as a pit stop for desserts or some shopping before heading to Mangwon Hangang Park.

Mangwon Market (망원시장)

16.4Km    2025-07-11

27 Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangwon Market is one of the representative traditional markets of Seoul. Its proximity to both Mangnidan Street and Hangang Park makes it a great place to do some shopping in preparation for a riverside picnic. The market isn’t very large, but it is packed with delicious treats.  One can find classics like the deep-fried and braised chicken, braised pigs' feet, crispy deep-fried green chili pepper, and other snack fare there, along with stores offering food and lifestyle items for some browsing.

Swiss Grand Hotel (formerly GrandHilton Seoul) (스위스 그랜드 호텔(구 그랜드힐튼 서울))

16.4Km    2020-04-02

353, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3216-5656

Located 7km northwest of Seoul City Hall, Swiss Grand Hotel is situated beside Baekryoensan Mountain, offering fresh mountain air and a beautiful natural view.

The hotel is located 40 minutes away from Incheon International Airport, 15 minutes from Seoul City Hall and 10 minutes from World Cup Stadium.

Cheongun SP [Tax Refund Shop] (청운에스피)

Cheongun SP [Tax Refund Shop] (청운에스피)

16.4Km    2024-06-26

235, Moraenae-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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