Jangchungdan Park (장충단공원)

8.8Km 2020-03-18

261, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Jangchungdan Park is located on the northeastern foot of Namsan Mountain. On August 20th, 1895, Empress Myeongseong was killed by Japanese soldiers in Gyeongbokgung Palace and many Korean soldiers such as Yi Gyeong-jik and Hong Gye-hun died while trying to hold back the intruders. In memory of these soldiers, Emperor Gojong built the Jangchungdan Shrine in November 1900 at the current site of the Shilla Hotel guesthouse. The shrine was lost during the Korean War and the area was renovated into a park in 1919.

On September 22, 1984, Jangchungdan Park was designated the 374th neighborhood park of Korea and part of the park was merged with Namsan Park. The remaining area retained the name “Jangchungdan Park” and is still home to cultural assets such as the Jangchungdan Memorial Stone, Supyogyo, Seungjeongjeon, Gwanseongmyo, and Waryongmyo. The park is considered a landmark of patriotism since it contains the 1919 Independence Movement of Korea Memorial Stone and other monuments dedicated to people such as Han Yong-un, Yu Gwan-sun, and Gim Yong-hwan who fought for the independence of Korea.

Kensington Hotel Yeouido (켄싱턴호텔 여의도 (구. 렉싱턴호텔))

8.8Km 2021-02-17

16, Gukhoe-daero 76-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6670-7100

Lexington Hotel is New York-themed hotel named after Lexington Avenue, one of the three major streets of New York City. Located in the center of Yeouido, considered the ‘Manhattan of Seoul,’ Lexington Hotel is in close proximity to the Hangang River, the National Assembly Building, broadcasting agencies and the Korea Stock Exchange and is 20 minutes from the Gimpo International Airport. The renovated hotel has 223 guestrooms and subsidiary facilities allowing guests to have a comfortable stay.

New York New York (Kensington Hotel) (뉴욕뉴욕(켄싱턴호텔))

8.8Km 2024-02-28

16 Gukhoe-daero 76-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

New York New York is a steakhouse located near Yeouido Hangang Park. Situated on the first floor of the Kensington Hotel, it offers authentic New York-style steaks. The signature course is called 'Love in New York,' featuring dishes such as ceviche with marinated king prawn, scallop bouillabaisse, grilled angus beef tenderloin, and steamed abalone. When ordering for two or more, a complimentary bottle of red wine and cake are provided. Nearby attractions include the The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park.

Myogaksa Temple-Seoul (묘각사 (서울))

8.8Km 2020-01-31

31, Jong-ro 63ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Located east of Naksan Mountain at Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu in Seoul, Myogaksa Temple offers the urbanites a chance to experience Temple Stay. Since 2002, Myogaksa Temple has run its special Temple Stay program titled “Free from All Anxiety”, which sees a growing number of foreign participants every year. Moreover, you may also have a chance to experience Korean traditional culture as well as get to know Korean history better through interesting stories.