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Baeksasilgyegok Valley (백사실계곡)

Baeksasilgyegok Valley (백사실계곡)

9.9Km    2020-08-31

115, Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1114

Baeksasilgyegok Valley in Seoul is a well preserved cultural and natural site, being home to Baekseokdongcheon, Historic Site No. 462, as well as a habitat to diverse animals, including salamanders, frogs, minnows, and crayfish. The preservation value of this area is especially high as the valley is home to a large colony of salamanders, which are indicator species of the clean water and a protected wildlife species of Seoul.

The valley gets its name from the site of a villa of Yi Hangbok. The path along the area’s thick forest and natural valleys provides an excellent getaway. Since the area is a habitat to several protected species, visitors are asked to refrain from dipping their feet in the valley’s waters while exploring the scenery. The entrance to the valley is located past the Sanmotungi Café.

Himart - Juyeop Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 주엽점)

Himart - Juyeop Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 주엽점)

9.9Km    2024-04-22

1388, Jungang-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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105405 Magok  (105405 마곡)

105405 Magok (105405 마곡)

9.9Km    2025-03-07

161-8 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

105405 Magok, a restaurant located in the Ganseo-gu district of Seoul, is famous for its charcoal grilled steak and its reinterpretation of side dishes, which is a significant part of Korean food culture. The steaks here are prepared through a meticulous process of wet-aging, seasoning, color development, confit, and charcoal grilling, with lunches served as course meals only.

Memorial to the Loyal Dead (호국충혼위령비)

Memorial to the Loyal Dead (호국충혼위령비)

9.9Km    2025-01-13

56-33, Gaehwadong-ro 13-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2125-0848

When the fate of the nation was hanging by a thread as the North Korean Army launched an invasion of the South on June 25, 1950, about 1,100 officers and men from the South Korean First Division's 11th, 12th, and 15th regiment retreated to Gimpo and built the last line of defense on Gaehwasan Mountain from June 26 to 30 to fight against a large army of North Korean soldiers disguised as South Korean men.

Unfortunately, their communication with the headquarters was cut off and their supply of ammunition and food ran out. As a result, the entire South Korean force was killed by the much larger North Korean army in a valley around Gaehwasan Mountain. In order to commemorate those who died for the country, the government established the Memorial to the Loyal Dead on Gaehwasan Mountain in 1994. A memorial service is also held here annualy on June 28th.

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Built by the First Division of the ROK Army, Mitasa Temple

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)

9.9Km    2021-07-02

51, Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-330-8899

Nestled at the foothills of Ansan Mountain, a natural resting area in the city, Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is the first natural history museum in the nation to be established by a government agency. Opened on July 10, 2003, the museum offers various opportunities to experience and learn about the environment. It also provides the chance to interact with animals and plants, teaching the value of life.

Stori (스토리)

Stori (스토리)

9.9Km    2020-02-21

217, Heojun-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-7101

Stori features items using Korean materials and designs. Made by Cho Myeong-hee, the art director of Louis Quartorze.

Stori boasts handmade bags made of soft leather, print canvas fabrics, and mother-of-pearl accents. Bags with Korean patterns such as bokjumeoni ("lucky bags" in Korea) are unique items found in Stori.

Gana Art Center (가나아트센터)

Gana Art Center (가나아트센터)

9.9Km    2024-03-18

28 Pyeongchang 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Gana Art Center located at the foothills of Bukhansan Mountain has been showcasing more than 300 exhibitions since its opening in 1983. Through both national and international exhibitions, the Gana Art Center is a recognized gellery. With numerous fairs and exhibitions, Gana Art Center not only invite internationally known artists, but also promotes other forms of art, such as music, theater, mime, etc. Through their flexibility in promoting all art forms, the visitors will surely be able to find the theme of their interest.

Olive Young - Gayang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 가양역)

Olive Young - Gayang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 가양역)

9.9Km    2024-04-18

1F, 476, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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

9.9Km    2024-06-26

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

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Total Museum (토탈미술관)

Total Museum (토탈미술관)

10.0Km    2022-07-22

8, Pyeongchang 32-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-379-7037

The Total Museum is a branch of Jangheung Art Park (formerly “Total Outdoor Museum”) that opened near Bukhansan Mountain in April 1992. It houses facilities such as an art academy, library, art shop, and outdoor performance stage. In addition to exhibitions, the museum holds a variety of art and culture programs like musical concerts, events, lectures, and seminars. In particular, the members-only educational programs and gallery concerts provide a chance to enjoy high-quality cultural events.