Wonjo Hosu Samgyetang (원조호수삼계탕)

7.0Km 2024-03-15

276, Dorim-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-848-2440

Opened in 1990, Wonjo Hosu Samgyetang is often cited as one of the three best samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) restaurants in Seoul. It has only one dish on the menu, the samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) with thick and rich soup flavored with perilla seeds. The soup comes with a plate of kkakdugi (diced radish kimchi), sizable chili pepper and cucumber pieces to be dipped into gochujang (red chili paste), and raw garlic.

Star Haecheontang (스타해천탕)

7.0Km 2021-03-18

179, Nangye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-3382

A spicy seafood stew specialty restaurant located near Sindang Station in Seoul. The most famous menu is chicken and seafood soup. A restaurant famous for seafood stew and steamed dishes.

Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

7.1Km 2021-08-17

137, Bibong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-9911

Geumseonsa Temple is located within Bukhansan National Park, just behind Cheong Wa Da (The Blue House) and Gyeongbokgung Palace. The entrance to the temple is just off the hiking path to Bibong Peak.

After passing Banyajeon Hall, where Buddhist services are held, visitors will see a pine tree over 200 years old, and beyond that, a staircase with 108 steps leading up to Daejeokgwangjeon Hall in the temple's main area. To the right is Samseonggak House and Hongyegyo Bridge over the clear waters flowing down from the mountain.

Additional temple buildings include Mitajeon Hall and Yeonhwadang Hall, built in 2004 by Monk Beopan; and Jeokmukdang Hall, built using traditional construction techniques.