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Gaehwa (개화)

Gaehwa (개화)

15.5Km    2021-03-26

52-5, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-0508

Located a short walking distance away from Myeong-dong's Chinese Embassy, Gaehwa boasts 50 years of tradition as the 3rd Chinese restaurant chain in Korea. Gaehwa's jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) and palbochae (stir-fried seafood and vegetables) are extremely popular. This is a great place for a quick meal, as it serves plenty of food at affordable prices. Gaehwa has been using the same traditional cooking style and unchanging service values to create a comfortable atmosphere like visiting home.

Seodaemun Culture & Sports Center Swimming Pool (서대문 문화체육회관 실내수영장)

15.5Km    2024-03-20

39 Baekryeonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun Culture & Sports Center Swimming Pool, covering 973 square meters, features a total of seven lanes with both adult and children's pools. The facility provides regular swimming lessons, survival swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, and more. The water quality is maintained using a natural salt electrolysis system. For free swimming, visitors can purchase tickets from the kiosk on the second floor, receive wristbands from the information desk, and enjoy the facility at an affordable cost.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung [MMCA Deoksugung] (국립현대미술관 덕수궁)

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung [MMCA Deoksugung] (국립현대미술관 덕수궁)

15.5Km    2023-06-23

99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2022-0600

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung [MMCA Deoksugung] was originally built as an annex to the National Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum specializes in seeking out and researching modern art, exhibiting and preserving it, supporting and developing educational programs, and furthering publications and international exchanges. Located within Deoksugung Palace, the center maintains a unique traditional atmosphere. The museum planned and showcased a total of 38 unique exhibitions from 1998 to 2005. Besides the exhibitions, the center has various performances such as music and mime, as well as lectures or seminars on artists' works.

Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall (홍제폭포)

Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall (홍제폭포)

15.5Km    2024-11-07

Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall is located along Hongjecheon Stream in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The waterfall was built in 2011 and is 25 meters tall and 60 meters wide. Despite being a man-made waterfall, the design and construction were so well-done that many find it hard to believe it wasn't a naturally formed waterfall. The area around the waterfall features various places for citizens and visitors to relax, while there are many cafes and cultural spaces in the area to make a visit more enjoyable.

Dream Plastic Surgery (드림성형외과)

15.5Km    2025-07-29

(2nd Floor, Seokyeong University Building), 848 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Since its opening in 1999, Dream Plastic Surgery has shared its treatment philosophy, future vision, and management mindset while giving high satisfaction to customers by providing advanced treatment services and developing a hospital culture. In addition, by building a hospital management network system, we make all efforts to lead the medical community in the 21st century by sharing treatment information, management knowledge, employee retraining, and service know-how. We have 8 plastic surgery specialists and 10 medical staff including resident anesthesiologists. With various technologies and know-how accumulated over 25 years, we have created beauty for many patients at home and abroad.

Loccitane (록시땅)

Loccitane (록시땅)

15.5Km    2022-10-19

162, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-511-2427

Established by Olivier Baussan, Loccitane has its roots inspired from Provence, France. It is a brand focusing on overall "well-being": the harmony of sensual pleasure and mental bliss. It is one of the first brands in Korea to use essential oils and natural ingredients in all its product lines.

National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

15.5Km    2024-03-26

52 Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A museum where one can look at Korea's meteorological observation history and technological development through exhibitions. The museum has the world's first rain gauge, invented in 1441, in the early Joseon dynasty. The museum operates approximately 350 meteorological observatories across Korea and focuses on promoting the uniqueness and excellence of Korea's meteorological science. There are permanent collections and special exhibitions. The permanent collections focus on the history of meteorological science in Korea. At the same time, the special exhibitions take a closer look at the history and information about meteorological science and natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes) that occurred in various regions of Korea. There are experience programs related to meteorological science, such as making a rain gauge or learning about rain gauges.

CU - Yeoksam Gyeonbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu역삼경복점)

15.5Km    2024-06-27

1F, 5, Bongeunsa-ro 44-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Twenty Four Seasons (Hanyang University) (이십사절기 한양대점)

Twenty Four Seasons (Hanyang University) (이십사절기 한양대점)

15.5Km    2024-03-18

(6th floor, Hanyang Institute of Technology), 220, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Twenty Four Seasons is a restaurant that strives to prepare good food with care, informed by nature’s laws and the taste and beauty of the individual ingredients. Its signature menus include sogogi miyeokguk (beef and seaweed soup) and osaek namul bibimbap (five-color salad bibimbap). Private rooms offer privacy to diners, and the restaurant also has a great view that goes well with its elegant presentation. 

Dream Care Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (드림케어약국)

15.5Km    2024-04-19

1F, #107, 162, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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