Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)
7.5Km 2024-10-29
121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.
In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.
Euljiro Nogari Alley (을지로 노가리골목)
7.5Km 2024-10-29
129, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-1330
The alley that connects from Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station, Exit 4 is full of people eating dried young pollack and drinking beers at tables along the street every night. Under the bright lamp lights, plastic tables filled with customers can be seen. The first Nogari pub, Eulji OB Bear, opened in November 1980 to form what is now the Euljiro Nogari Alley. Euljiro also has the largest Printing Alley in the nation, providing printing for almost all books and printed materials across the country. The shift workers would stop by the pub for dried young pollack and cold beer before heading home after work, leading to more restaurants opening nearby until the alley was formed. In the beginning dried young pollack was cooked over a briquet fire and served with red pepper paste, but now, the alley is full of pubs and restaurants serving various types of food, but nothing beats nogari and cold draft beer.
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Botanic Park Garden Kitchen (코트야드 메리어트 서울 보타닉 파크 가든키친)
7.5Km 2024-02-15
10 Magokjungang 12-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
Garden Kitchen is a restaurant situated within the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, adjacent to the Seoul Botanic Park. Focusing on Western-style buffet offerings, the restaurant undergoes a monthly conceptual transformation, providing customers with an opportunity to savor new and diverse flavors. Noteworthy items on the buffet include the two-day aged lotus leaf LA galbi, creatively using lotus leaves, and the crispy and savory ziran yang galbi (cumin lamb chops), showcasing lamb ribs with Chinese cumin and breadcrumbs.
Jjukkumiwa Maeungalbijjim(쭈꾸미와매운갈비찜)
7.5Km 2021-04-15
25-1, Mareunnae-ro, 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-3208
The favorite store of office workers. The representative menu is braised short rib set menu. This Korean cuisine is located near Chungmuro Station, Seoul.
Seosulla-gil Road (서순라길)
7.5Km 2024-10-14
150-3 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Seosulla-gil Road is a road that was used by the nightguards during the Joseon dynasty. The road is on the west of Jongmyo Shrine with various attractions nearby including Ikseon-dong, Insa-dong, Bukchon, and Samcheong-dong, as well as restaurants, cafes, and handicraft workshops. The road is also a beautiful date course with flowers in spring and fall foliage in autumn..
Eyetoria Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (아이토리아안경원)
7.5Km 2024-06-27
1F and 2F, 5, Mokdong-ro 25-gil, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
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Sooyeon Sanbang (수연산방)
7.5Km 2024-10-14
8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
Sooyeon Sanbang is a traditional tea house located in Seongbuk-dong. It was originally built during the Japanese colonial period and was the hanok of the literary figure Lee Taejun. Today, it is operated as a tea house by the writer's granddaughter. The name Sooyeon Sanbang means "a house where literati gather in the mountains." Visitors can enjoy traditional teas such as daechucha (jujube tea) and ssanghwacha (medicinal herb tea), along with snacks like injeolmi (bean-powder-coated rice cake).
Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
7.5Km 2025-06-17
68 Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-5945
Gilsangsa Temple is a prominent temple located in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. The name Gilsangsa means "a favorable and auspicious temple." Visitors can experience temple, participate in Buddhist practices, and even enjoy Templestay programs on weekends. In fall, visitors can admire red spider lilies and wildflowers, immersing themselves in the beauty of nature and finding inner peace.
Sweet Park (Lotte Children's Food Experience Center) (스위트파크(롯데어린이식품체험관))
7.5Km 2024-02-15
201 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
Sweet Park is a children's food experience center, an educational and entertainment space featuring Lotte's food products. The park is designed as a village themed around Lotte's food items. It offers various tour programs such as Hot Air Balloon Theater, Sweet Park Tours, Lotte R&D Center Experience Zone, and Xylitol Dental Health Education Zone.
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