Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

5.7Km 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.

The Saem - Hongdae Branch* [Tax Refund Shop] (더샘 홍대점*)

5.7Km 2024-04-22

98-1, Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Åland - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에이랜드 홍대점)

5.7Km 2024-06-27

29, Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

5.7Km 2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Hongdae Nanta Theatre (홍대난타전용관)

5.7Km 2021-08-27

29, Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-739-8288

Located in Hongdae, a signature of youth and cultural streets, Hongdae Nanta Theater has 323 seats and offers two performances daily.

G-line Book Street (경의선책거리)

5.7Km 2024-03-19

35 Wausan-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3153-8353

G-line Book Street spans approximately 250 meters from Exit 6 of Hongik University Station to Wau Bridge, where the old train tracks remain intact. It serves as a prominent cultural hotspot in Hongik University, housing various bookstores and cultural spaces selling books on diverse topics. Independent bookstores, children's bookstores, specialty bookshops, and art galleries converge in this area, offering a rich tapestry of literary experiences.