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Inwangsan Mountain (인왕산)

3.8Km    2024-03-04

San 2-1, Muak-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-2834

Inwangsan Mountain is a rocky mountain located to the northwestern side of Seoul. It stands 338m tall.  The Seoul City Wall is built along its ridge, connecting to the Baegak Mountain Trail. From the summit, one can see the three mountains of Naksan Mountain, Namsan Mountain, and the Bugaksan Mountain surrounding the historical center of Hanyang, the historical name for Seoul in Joseon period, with the Gyeongbokgung Palace at the center. There are five hiking trails, all taking about two hours to complete. It takes about three hours if you want to visit all the peaks of the mountain.

Yeou Gamjatang(여우감자탕)

3.8Km    2020-12-07

180 Dangsan-ro Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
+82-2-2672-2128

It is a soup made by boiling various vegetables and pork backbone. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is pork back-bone stew.

Didim Saenggogichon Gamjatang(디딤생고기촌감자탕)

3.9Km    2021-04-19

11, Dangsan-ro, 41-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6268-9000

It is a soup made by boiling various vegetables and pork backbone. This restaurant's signature menu is pork back-bone stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Durga - Yeoido Branch (두르가 여의도)

3.9Km    2021-03-27

37, Gukjegeumyung-ro 2-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-785-4786

It is a restaurant specializing in Indian and Nepalese dishes, serving more than 13 curries and various Indian dishes. This Indian (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is curry.

National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

3.9Km    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.

Bamseom Island (Ecosystem Conservation Area) (밤섬 생태경관 보전지역)

3.9Km    2025-04-29

Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0793

Located at the Hangang River, Bamseom Island derives its name from its chestnut-like shape (bam in Korean). The island was designated as an Ecosystem Conservation Area by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in 1999 and was later recognized as Ramsar Wetland in 2012. Now an uninhabited island, Bamseom Island was once home to around 443 people, who were relocated after the island was exploded as part of the Yeouido Development Project. Today, it is known as a habitat for numerous migratory birds and plant species. People can enjoy views of the Island from Bamseom Park.

Sojeongdam (소정담)

3.9Km    2021-03-25

16, Dangsan-ro, 40-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2675-0305

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of gimbap. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is gimbap.

Sangam-dong MBC New Headquarters Media Center (상암동MBC신사옥미디어센터)

3.9Km    2024-11-19

255 Seongam-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hong China (홍차이나)

3.9Km    2021-03-25

15, Beodeunaru-ro, 15-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2632-8893

It is a place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy seafood noodle soup.

Seosomun Historical Park (서소문역사공원)

3.9Km    2023-08-11

5, Chilpae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Seosomun Gate area, which is located outside Seosomun Gate, was used as a persecution site in the 19th century before it turned into the local park of today. Many Catholics were suppressed and martyred here, making the area a holy site for Korean Catholics. Seosomun Gate was a gateway to Chilpae Market located near Namdaemun Gate. It was always busy with passerbys and the persecution site was established outside the gate to set an example of crime punishment to all the witnesses.

On May 15, 1999, a memorial tower was raised at the center of the park in honor of the martyrs. In 2013, Seoul's Jung-gu district also founded Seosumun Holy Shrine History Museum with a memorial exhibition hall in their honor.