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Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

10.1Km    2022-12-28

12-9, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3011-1788

Operated by Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, the Korea Culture House (KOUS), similar to the Korea House in Gangbuk area, opened in Daechi-dong, Gangnam. Tourists visiting Korea and international students residing in Korea can experience and learn Korea's traditional culture at this educational space.

Badahoe Jangeo Gui (바다회장어구이)

Badahoe Jangeo Gui (바다회장어구이)

10.1Km    2021-03-25

34, Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2637-7757

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh seafood dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is assorted sliced raw fish.

Gop (곱)

Gop (곱)

10.1Km    2021-03-26

34, Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2633-5201

It is a store that uses natural ingredients. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled pork small intestine/grilled beef small intestine.

Himart - Sadang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 사당점)

Himart - Sadang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 사당점)

10.1Km    2024-04-18

77, Dongjak-daero, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Gongneung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 공릉역)

Olive Young - Gongneung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 공릉역)

10.1Km    2024-04-18

Store #104, B2, 74, Dongil-ro 192-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery (조수정 한지그림 갤러리)

10.1Km    2021-12-03

14, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-501-1505

The S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery is dedicated to hanji (traditional Korean paper) art and was the first of gallery in Korea to focus on this traditional medium. It is also the center of the Korean Hanji Art Organization, which has helped popularize hanji art over the past 30 years. Visitors can browse through hanji art in the gallery, enjoy traditional tea in the café, or look out at Bukhansan Mountain from the rooftop. The experience hall is located in the basement, where visitors can learn more about hanji art, or even try their hand at making their own.

CheongKwanJang - Daechi Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 대치타워)

CheongKwanJang - Daechi Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 대치타워)

10.1Km    2024-04-18

1F, 8, Teheran-ro 98-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Myeongpum Songi Jokbal (명품송이족발)

Myeongpum Songi Jokbal (명품송이족발)

10.1Km    2021-03-29

11, Sadang-ro 17-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-535-0712

A place that serves Jokbal (pigs’ feet) using Korean meat. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is braised pigs' feet.

Yongwangsan Neighborhood Park (용왕산근린공원)

Yongwangsan Neighborhood Park (용왕산근린공원)

10.1Km    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.

Seoul Doseonsa Temple (도선사(서울))

10.1Km    2025-06-25

504 Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Doseonsa Temple was established 1,100 years ago during the latter part of the Silla Kingdom when the renowned Buddhist priest Doseonguksa was traveling through the mountains. After visiting the site, Doseonguksa made a prophecy that led to the construction of the temple. According to legend, he used only his walking stick to carve the large Bodhisattva that sits at the temple. Interestingly enough, the statue does not show any evidence of chisel marks, further adding to the mystery of how the statue was made.

During the 7th year of King Gwangmu of the Joseon dynasty, Doseonsa Temple was officially named the representative temple of Korea with the purpose of promoting Cheongdamdaejongsa's Korean Buddhism movement, aiming at a religious revival. Due to these special circumstances Deseonsa Temple gained a high reputation and much recognition, which have held strong to this day.

Inside the temple, visitors can view the remains and written works of Cheongdamdaejongsa in the Cheongdamdaejongsa Memorial Hall. Next to the road leading to Cheonbuljeon Hall is a pond where you can toss a coin and make a wish and just past Yongammun Gate is a hiking path connecting Baegundae Cliff and Insubong Peak. Inside the Ksitigarbha Hall are portraits of President Park Chung-hee, Yuk Yeong-su, and Hyundai Chairman Chung Ju-yung. In front of the hall is a tree that is said to have been planted by a Buddhist priest who brought it from India 200 years ago. Historical artifacts can be found throughout the temple.