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Seoul Iris Garden (서울창포원)

Seoul Iris Garden (서울창포원)

9.8Km    2020-08-24

916, Madeul-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-954-0031

Seoul Iris Garden is located between Dobongsan and Suraksan mountains in northern Seoul. The garden, measuring 52,417 ㎡, boasts a wide array of irises and other plants in 12 different themed zones including Iris Garden, Medicinal Plant Garden, and Wetland Park.

At the Iris Garden, 300,000 irises in 130 species are on display on a plot of land measuring 15,000 ㎡. Species include yellow iris, iris setosa, iris pallasii, and iris domestica, each boasting its own brilliant colors and delicate shape. The Medicinal Plant Garden is home to 130,000 plants in 70 different species of medicinal plants, allowing visitors to view the largest selection of medicinal herbs in the country. Wetland Park presents 70,000 wetland plants and houses an observatory deck from which visitors may view and learn about the diverse aquatic plants.

Cheoni Observatory within the garden provides visitors with a place take to in the beautiful scenery from above. The nearby forest lounge is a rest area for visitors as well as a center of operations for the park’s ecological education programs. Irises are in bloom from May to June of every year, but are even a sight to behold during the rest of the warmer months, given the delicate shape of their leaves.

April 19th National Cemetery (국립4.19민주묘지)

April 19th National Cemetery (국립4.19민주묘지)

9.9Km    2023-01-02

17, 4.19-ro 8-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-996-0419

Located at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, the April 19th National Cemetery was established in memory of the 224 people who lost their lives during the 4.19 Revolution in 1960. The cemetery features a memorial hall and a traditional wooden structure that houses the grave of the historic figure Yu Yeongbong.

At the cemetery is a pond surrounded by sculptures such as "Symbolic Door," "Roots of Democracy," and "Sparks of Justice" and a memorial tower bearing an inscription for the brave patriots who lost their lives during the revolution. Groves of pine, juniper, yew, and maple trees and the well-kept hiking path add a natural charm to the overwhelming ambiance of peace and serenity. Many people visit to see the spring blossoms in May, and throughout the year to take in the glorious scene of the sunset over Bukhansan Mountain.

Ssesse (쎄쎄)

Ssesse (쎄쎄)

10.0Km    2021-03-29

532, Samyang-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-908-5640

It is a Chinese-run store. The best menu at this restaurant is sweet and sour pork. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul.

Yangjugwanaji Weekend Program (양주관아지 하반기 프로그램 <주말 IN 양주관아지>)

10.2Km    2024-08-13

15 Buheung-ro 1399beon-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8082-5676

The Yangjugwanaji Weekend Program is a special event allowing visitors to experience traditional culture at the Yangju Government Office Site. The schedule changes weekly, varying from busking performances to intangible cultural heritages and evening refreshments.

Sujeonggung (수정궁)

Sujeonggung (수정궁)

10.2Km    2021-03-29

173, Banghak-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3491-0440

It is a store that has been in operation since 1988. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is dumpling.

Olive Young - Wonheung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 원흥역점)

10.3Km    2024-06-26

#101, #102, #107, and #108, 668, Gwonyul-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Savina Museum of Contemporary Art (사비나 미술관)

Savina Museum of Contemporary Art (사비나 미술관)

10.3Km    2022-10-20

93 , Jingwan 1-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-4371

The Savina Museum provides visitors with fresh and exciting pieces that reflect the diverse and dynamic aspects of Korean modern art. Museum organizers actively focus on developing the museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and art collections, continually working to transform the museum into a living, breathing center of arts. The museum not only supports the development of artists from a more traditional list of fields like painting, sculpture, photography and media arts, but also introduces exhibits highlighting new trends in the art world.

Seoul Novos Hospital (서울노보스병원)

10.5Km    2025-07-29

720 Dobong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Seoul Novos Hospital which is located in Banghak-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul has convenient transportation network.( 2 minutes from Exit 1 of Line 1 subway station)

we have more than 300 staffs. highly skilled medical professionals, and state-of-the-art equipment (latest MRI, CT). And we provide rehabilitation therapy/inpatient care, dementia & stroke testing, electromyography, electroencephalography, painless sedation endoscopy (upper and lower), ultrasound (abdominal, cardiac), osteoporosis testing, comprehensive blood tests (cancer screening), national health checkups, and personalized comprehensive health checkups.

we aim to be a comfortable and trusted hospital

Dooly Museum (둘리뮤지엄)

Dooly Museum (둘리뮤지엄)

10.7Km    2025-03-31

6 Sirubong-ro 1-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Dooly Museum is Korea's first museum to be dedicated to a single character. The museum is dedicated to Dooly, the main character from the Korean cartoon series "Dooly the Little Dinosaur." The cartoon was published as a series on a comic magazine called "Bomulseom" from 1983 to 1993, following Dooly's adventure that begins from his arrival to Ssangmun-dong inside a glacier from the Ice Age. Inspired by the series, this interactive museum was founded in Ssangmun-dong and explores the value and meaning of the hit series through the expansion of its works such as the animation series, character merch, and other media sources.

Byukchoji Gardens (벽초지수목원)

Byukchoji Gardens (벽초지수목원)

10.8Km    2024-10-28

242 Buheung-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-957-2004

Byukchoji Gardens is made up of a Korean-style and a European-style garden. It is home to nearly 1,400 species of plants. Each garden is organized under a single theme, such as mythology, adventure, and freedom. Byukchoji Gardens also features walking trails, ponds, greenhouses, and lawns. Byukchoji Pond has a Lotus Flower Garden with lotus flowers blooming. Visitors can walk on the trails built above the pond to examine the flowers up close. Nearby tourist sites include Bakdalsan Mountain, Paju Book City, and the Paju Samneung Cluster, a UNESCO World Heritage site.