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Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

8.3Km    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.

Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)

8.3Km    2025-01-17

2406 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, Concert Hall, Art Gallery, Calligraphy Museum, Art Material Hall, and an outdoor stage. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions all in one site.

The Opera House and Concert Hall consist of a total of five performance halls offering an average of 800 performances ever year, whereas the Art Gallery and Calligraphy Museum has seven exhibition halls providing various exhibitions throughout the year. The outdoor stage also provides various genres of performances all year round.

Glasses & People [Tax Refund Shop] (안경과사람들)

8.3Km    2024-06-27

104-2, Yangpyeong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Myeongseong (명성)

Myeongseong (명성)

8.3Km    2021-03-25

7-2, Dangsan-ro, 36-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2634-6162

A place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy seafood noodle soup. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Yunine Matjip (유니네맛집)

Yunine Matjip (유니네맛집)

8.3Km    2021-03-25

159, Yangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2633-7272

As a place where you can eat at low prices, this restaurant is loved by local residents. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is banquet noodles.

Olive Young - Eungam Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 응암역)

Olive Young - Eungam Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 응암역)

8.3Km    2024-04-17

475, Jeungsan-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Gangnam Severance Hospital (연세대학교 의과대학 강남세브란스병원)

8.3Km    2025-07-07

211 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Severance Hospital, a part of Yonsei University Health System (YUHS), was founded in 1983 in Gangnam, Seoul. Since then, we have been leading the region’s healthcare development with a world-class medical system. We operate four specialized hospitals, including Cancer, Spine, Heart/Brain/Vascular, and Dental Hospitals, with 47 medical departments. These special hospitals have earned patients’ trust by providing high standards of care and treatment in their respective fields. 
In addition, Gangnam Severance Hospital is a tertiary hospital with a screening center and a fast-track program for international patients: the program integrates health check-ups, outpatient consultation, inpatient treatment, and surgery into a single program to provide fast and accurate medical services. The program helps them receive accelerated care by facilitating the whole process. Gangnam Severance Hospital provides patient-centered medical care, constantly improving its healthcare quality through research and innovation. These efforts have cemented our standing as a trusted healthcare organization for many patients at home and abroad.    

2CAFE (2카페)

2CAFE (2카페)

8.3Km    2021-03-25

5, Dangsan-ro, 36-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2671-2044

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of coffee. The best menu at this restaurant is americano. This cafe is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)

National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)

8.4Km    2021-08-13

2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-3130

The National Gugak Museum opened on February 23, 1995 as the first gugak museum in Korea, featuring approximately 6,000 pieces of gugak-related materials and relics which have both historical and cultural value. It is comprised of seven themed permanent exhibition halls that present 250 pieces of audio and video clips regarding gugak. In the 3D room, visitors can enjoy 3D animation at all times. The museum also hosts special exhibitions in unique and interesting themes.

National Gugak Center (국립국악원)

8.4Km    2025-01-17

2364 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The National Gugak Center is the governing body established to preserve and promote traditional Korean performing arts. The center can accommodate every type of traditional performing arts, such as palace music, court music, and all other genres including major productions of changgeuk (Korean musical drama). Originally opened in Busan in 1951, the center moved to its current location in Seoul in 1987. The center also opened branch locations in Namwon, Jindo, and Busan in 1992, 2004, and 2008 respectively.