Café Grandpa Factory (카페 할아버지공장)

5.8Km 2024-11-07

9 Seongsui-ro 7ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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It is a coffee shop in the former factory building. It doesn't look that big from the outside, but when you step inside, the high ceilings and wide space give you an unexpected charm. With a total of three floors, each floor is decorated in a different atmosphere with plants and paintings, so you can get various SNS proof shots. The place where Vincenzo (Song Joongki) and Hong Chayoung (Jeon Yeobeen) drank Espresso and Iced Americano was the outdoor terrace on the first floor, and the terrace on the third floor can be seen at a glance.

Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

5.8Km 2023-03-13

120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-3007

Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Queen Jinseong’s reign), Monk Doseon founded it at the ground of Yeonhui Palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, and later in 1748 (the 24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.

“Yeongsanjae,” one of the Buddhist rituals and also a National Intangible Cultural Property, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summertime, Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival takes place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism.

PungGyeong [Korea Quality] / 풍경 [한국관광 품질인증]

5.8Km 2023-05-02

32-6 , Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-7103-6993

PungGyeong, located opposite Sungkyunkwan Academy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is a hanok-style guest house whose outer wall is painted with a stylish blue pine tree. The guest house is equipped with bedrooms and a kitchen/diner with a table. Residents can have toast for breakfast, and simple Korean meals are provided for guests staying more than two days. In the winter you can sample traditional Korean tea brewed by the owner.

Geek Live House (긱 라이브하우스)

5.8Km 2019-03-18

7, Sinchon-ro 10-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Geek Live House is one of the most popular live clubs in Hongdae (Hongik University) area, famous for clubs in Korea. It opened in February 2003 by professional musicians as a venue that focuses on music performances as opposed to dance. The club has state-of-the-art stage, lighting, and audio equipments and is one of the best places in the area to enjoy performances by your favorite music professionals as well as see some of the up-and-coming talents. The club can house over 150 visitors (seats and standing room) and hosts 3-4 live performances each night. The Geek Live House is a lively place to experience the music scene and the club culture of Hongdae (Hongik University) area.

Haru&Oneday (하루앤원데이)

5.8Km 2024-10-18

92, Achasan-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

SUPER JUNIOR Donghae
This is a cafe run by SUPER JUNIOR’s Donghae, and inside the cafe, photos taken by Donghae himself are displayed. It is decorated in a quiet and cozy manner with a modern atmosphere, and the photo zone for taking mirror shots is considered a specialty. Milk tea made at the store is popular. Desserts and drinks are delicious, but there are tables with plugged-in outlets, so it has become known as a good cafe for working or studying on a laptop.

Sungmin town (성민촌)

5.8Km 2021-04-13

71, Yeouinaru-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-780-6262

This is a 20-year-old shabu-shabu restaurant. This restaurant's signature menu is shabu-shabu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Urban place gangnam

5.8Km 2021-04-09

30, Hyoryeong-ro 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-02-3474-9108

Urban Place Gangnam located near Gangnam Station, Seoul is a 20-story building with 257 guestrooms. Parking is available on the basement up to the sixth floor. There are easy means of public transportation in the vicinity of the hotel including Gangnam Station on Seoul Subway Line 2, which is a mere 2-minute walk from the hotel. All the guestrooms are furnished with a kitchen, making it a great choice for business travelers and family tourists alike. There is a coin laundry on the 1st floor. The lobby on the first floor is very comfortable with various newspapers, magazines, and books, with a bakery & cafe right next to the lobby. The fitness gym is on the 9th floor, where you can enjoy a view of the city while working out. The hotel also has a conference room for business travelers who need to meet with their clients. Since it is located in Gangnam, the hub of public transportation, it’s very easy to get to many of the popular tourist destinations in Seoul.

Hanok Stay Unnie house [Korea Quality] 한옥스테이 언니집 [한국관광 품질인증]

5.8Km 2024-08-14

13-3, Wangsan-ro 5-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-504-0904-2568

Unnie house ("Sister House") on Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, is a private hanok stay in the heart of the city. The house is inside an alleyway, where it’s quiet and tranquil. The accommodation consists of a living room, kitchen with exposed beams, lounge with a beam projector for watching movies, bathroom, bedroom, separate tea ceremony room, and yard. The absence of clutter and attention to detail in this space will heal and relax.

Brown Avenue (브라운에비뉴)

5.8Km 2021-03-19

5, Hyehwa-ro, 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-8334

A café where it is good to have a meal because it has a brunch menu as well as drinks. This restaurant's signature menu is americano. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Seongsu Jokbal (성수족발)

5.8Km 2021-03-24

7, Achasan-ro, 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-464-0425

It is considered one of Seoul's top 3 Jokbal (pig’s feet) restaurants. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.

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