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Choi Sunu House (최순우 옛집)

Choi Sunu House (최순우 옛집)

6.2Km    2021-12-21

9, Seongbuk-ro 15-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3675-3401

The Choi Sunu House is the old residence of Hyegok Choi Sunu (1916-1984), who lived in this house from 1976 until the day he passed away. The house is designated as Korea’s Registered Cultural Property. Choi Sunu was a leading art historian who served as the director of the National Museum of Korea. He devoted his life to rediscovering the beauty of Korean art and made many academic accomplishments in the areas of Korean ceramics, traditional woodcraft, and the history of painting.
The house has been open to the public as the Hyegok Choi Sunu Memorial Hall since 2004. The memorial hall displays Choi Sunu’s relics as a permanent exhibition and holds special exhibitions in the fall as well as cultural programs every spring and fall.

bon PALETE(봉파레트)

bon PALETE(봉파레트)

6.2Km    2020-12-24

57-1 Seongbuk-ro Seongbuk-gu Seoul
+82-2-766-0827

You can enjoy delicious meals at a hanok restaurant. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is seafood pasta.

Hangangsoo Hospital [Tax Refund Shop] (한강수병원)

6.3Km    2024-04-23

83, Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street (동대문 문구완구거리)

Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street (동대문 문구완구거리)

6.3Km    2024-03-15

21-1, Jong-ro 52-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-1330

Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street houses nearly 120 stores selling stationery products like notebooks, crayons, pencils, backpacks, as well as other products like children’s gifts, decorations, and party products. Products can be found at prices nearly 30 to 40% lower than the consumer products, which can be lowered even further when buying in bulk. Products past the season may see the prices drop by more than half.

Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))

Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))

6.3Km    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.

Yongwangsan Neighborhood Park (용왕산근린공원)

Yongwangsan Neighborhood Park (용왕산근린공원)

6.3Km    2019-08-29

143, Mokdongjungang-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2620-3579

Yongwangsan Mountain, also known as Eomjisan, is geologically located at entrance of a land referred to as “Cheonhojibeol,” located across an artificial waterfall. The mountain’s name “Yongwangsan” (meaning Dragon King Mountain) derived from an old tale of a king who dreamt of becoming killed. He then shot an arrow to an old man with spiritual powers living in a village at the foot of Eomjisan Mountain. The king stated “I knew that the old man would someday turn into a dragon and threaten my throne. Therefore I killed the dragon.” The words dragon (“yong”) and king (“wang”) were combined to form its current name, Yongwangsan Mountain.

Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

6.3Km    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.

Olive Young - Sindang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신당역)

Olive Young - Sindang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신당역)

6.3Km    2024-04-18

258, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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LG Best Shop - Mullae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 문래점)

6.3Km    2024-04-18

37, Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Nolbu Budaejjigae&Cheolpangui(놀부부대찌개&철판구이)

Nolbu Budaejjigae&Cheolpangui(놀부부대찌개&철판구이)

6.3Km    2020-12-21

775 Gyeongin-ro Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
+82-2-6309-5432

Budaejjigae (spicy sausage stew) is a soup dish made with various types of ham and Korean broth and sauces. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sausage stew.