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Mangwon Market (망원시장)

4.9Km    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.

Jin Jin (진진)

4.9Km    2017-02-16

123, Jandari-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Jin Jin is a traditional Chinese cuisine restaurant operated by Chef Wang Yuk Sung, an expert in Chinese culinary arts for 40 years. Jin Jin originally began with the chef's passion to spread the taste of traditional Chinese cuisine to the public and train other chefs. Located in Seogyo-dong, Jin Jin offers menus at reasonable prices.

CheongKwanJang [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장)

4.9Km    2024-04-19

93, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Roulette(룰렛)

5.0Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 서대문구 연희로5길 22 (연희동)

Olive Young - Yeonhui Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 연희)

5.0Km    2024-04-22

79, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Stori (스토리)

5.0Km    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.

Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

5.0Km    2024-03-19

Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Yeonnam-dong, located near Hongik University Station, has become a hot spot in Seoul as young artists and hipsters gather. It is densely packed with art spaces, and every alley is filled with unique concept cafés and many restaurants. There are also many guesthouses, editorial shops, and fashion stores, along with Yeontral Park, which was transformed from the old Gyeongui Line railroad into a park.

Seoul Crown 88 Guest House[Korea Quality] / 서울크라운88게스트하우스[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

5.0Km    2020-12-10

189, Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3408-0031

Seoul Crown 88 Guest House is a foreigner-only guesthouse located right in the middle of Yeonnam-dong, the hottest district in Seoul at the moment. Its proximity to Hongik University Station makes it accessible to Incheon International Airport, Gangnam, and Digital Media City (DMC) Station. Exiting the inn brings one to a series of chic and trendy cafés and famous restaurants, which is truly a dream come true for visitors itching to get into Seoul’s alleyways. The guesthouse is also close to Gyeongui Line Forest Park, a space of natural healing in the city. All rooms are four-person dormitory-style rooms, furnished with fragrant wooden beds and comfortable beddings. The window toward the top of the bed provides a view of the residential district and brings in sunlight throughout the day to brighten the room. Moreover, all rooms have personal lockers and dressing tables. Community facilities in the guesthouse include the living room, which is equipped with a sofa, TV, and table, restrooms, and a kitchenette for simple reheating. Finally, the guesthouse offers free breakfast between 08:00 and 10:00, which includes toast, milk, and juice, and provides services in English and Chinese.

Sunset Leisure 435 (썬셋레저 435)

5.0Km    2023-07-04

서울특별시 마포구 망원동 205-5

Mangwon Hangang Park is famous for its amenities, and what better than the iconic duck boat to get the most out of Hangang River? Hangang River is a wide river ranging up to 1 - 2km in x_width, so go for a joyride with duck boats on the river. One can also opt for electric boats for a more comfortable experience, depending on one’s preferences and the group size. Duck boats are particularly popular on the weekends and holidays, so it is recommended to place reservations before heading there. 

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

5.0Km    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.