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Tonymoly - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 홍대)

10.6Km    2024-04-23

1, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

10.6Km    2025-04-14

20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

Nolbu Budaejjigae Bwipye Sinchon(놀부부대찌개뷔폐 신촌)

Nolbu Budaejjigae Bwipye Sinchon(놀부부대찌개뷔폐 신촌)

10.6Km    2020-11-26

23 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu Seoul
+82-2-325-8492

This is a house where you can have all the Budaejjigae (spicy sausage stew) you can eat. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is sausage stew.

Seoul Doseonsa Temple (도선사(서울))

10.6Km    2025-06-25

504 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Doseonsa Temple was established 1,100 years ago during the latter part of the Silla Kingdom when the renowned Buddhist priest Doseonguksa was traveling through the mountains. After visiting the site, Doseonguksa made a prophecy that led to the construction of the temple. According to legend, he used only his walking stick to carve the large Bodhisattva that sits at the temple. Interestingly enough, the statue does not show any evidence of chisel marks, further adding to the mystery of how the statue was made.

During the 7th year of King Gwangmu of the Joseon dynasty, Doseonsa Temple was officially named the representative temple of Korea with the purpose of promoting Cheongdamdaejongsa's Korean Buddhism movement, aiming at a religious revival. Due to these special circumstances Deseonsa Temple gained a high reputation and much recognition, which have held strong to this day.

Inside the temple, visitors can view the remains and written works of Cheongdamdaejongsa in the Cheongdamdaejongsa Memorial Hall. Next to the road leading to Cheonbuljeon Hall is a pond where you can toss a coin and make a wish and just past Yongammun Gate is a hiking path connecting Baegundae Cliff and Insubong Peak. Inside the Ksitigarbha Hall are portraits of President Park Chung-hee, Yuk Yeong-su, and Hyundai Chairman Chung Ju-yung. In front of the hall is a tree that is said to have been planted by a Buddhist priest who brought it from India 200 years ago. Historical artifacts can be found throughout the temple.

Homilbat (호밀밭)

Homilbat (호밀밭)

10.6Km    2021-03-30

43, Sinchonnyeok-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-5345

You can enjoy Korea’s signature summer staple Patbingsu (shaved ice with sweet red beans). This cafe is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is shaved ice with red bean topping.

Lens Town - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈타운 홍대입구)

Lens Town - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈타운 홍대입구)

10.6Km    2024-04-18

1F, 35, Wausan-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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The Restaurant (더레스토랑)

The Restaurant (더레스토랑)

10.6Km    2021-03-27

54, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-8441

It is a gallery-like restaurant where you can appreciate paintings drawn by famous artists. The best menu at this restaurant is spaghetti. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Dakbalmeogeun Saeu Sinchon Direct(닭발먹은새우 신촌직영)

Dakbalmeogeun Saeu Sinchon Direct(닭발먹은새우 신촌직영)

10.6Km    2020-11-20

8-3 Yonsei-ro 5ga-gil Seodaemun-gu Seoul
+82-70-8977-7000

This is a place that sells chicken feet with adjustable spice levels. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is chicken feet.

Geek Live House (긱 라이브하우스)

Geek Live House (긱 라이브하우스)

10.6Km    2019-03-18

7, Sinchon-ro 10-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Geek Live House is one of the most popular live clubs in Hongdae (Hongik University) area, famous for clubs in Korea. It opened in February 2003 by professional musicians as a venue that focuses on music performances as opposed to dance. The club has state-of-the-art stage, lighting, and audio equipments and is one of the best places in the area to enjoy performances by your favorite music professionals as well as see some of the up-and-coming talents. The club can house over 150 visitors (seats and standing room) and hosts 3-4 live performances each night. The Geek Live House is a lively place to experience the music scene and the club culture of Hongdae (Hongik University) area.