Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang (인왕산 더숲 초소책방)

4.0Km 2024-03-06

172 Inwangsan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang is a bakery and book café located along the trail of Inwangsan Mountain, remodeled from an old police station. Surrounded by glass walls within the forest, it blends seamlessly with nature, offering a panoramic view of Namsan Tower through the transparent windows. On the second floor terrace, guests can enjoy the scenic view of Seoul. Freshly baked bread and desserts are available daily, and the venue occasionally hosts book talks and music concerts.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

4.0Km 2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7.

Buam-dong (부암동)

4.0Km 2024-03-15

Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1807

Buam-dong is a village located north of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is designated as a development-restricted zone due to its proximity to the Cheong Wa Dae, preserving the old neighborhood's appearance. There are numerous bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and small galleries housed in renovated traditional houses, making it a delightful place for a leisurely stroll. The nearby hiking trails connected to Bugaksan Mountain offer a tranquil journey through the forest, ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Seoul Sajik Park (사직공원(서울))

4.0Km 2021-11-12

89, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4149

Sajik Park is one of the three most popular parks in Jongno-gu along with Tapgol Park and Samcheong Park. Located west of the Government Complex-Seoul on the southeastern foothills of Inwangsan Mountain, the park measures an impressive 188,710 m².

The name of the park dates back to 1395 when Taejo Yi Sung-gye made Sajik Altar (altar to the State deities) at the center of the park. "Sa" refers to the deity of the earth while "jik" refers to the deity of the five grains. Rites wishing for a good harvest were held regularly at Sajik Altar.

In the park are several playgrounds, statues of Sin Saimdang, Hwanghakjeong, and Yulkog Yi I, and the Municipal Children's Library. Dangun Shrine and Jongno Library are situated nearby. By following the path next to Sajik Park for approximately 5 minutes, travelers can reach the Inwangsan hiking path with relative ease.

The Bus Stop (더버스스탑)

4.0Km 2024-03-12

26-1, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-9083-9616

Located between Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain, this café is a perfect place to stop for a drink and dessert while traveling around Seoul, as its name means "bus stop". They serve tasty coffee, ade, bubble tea, and other drinks, as well as a variety of desserts. The neighboring Namsan Pork cutlet Street is worth a visit for meal before visit here.

Lotte Mart - Samyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 삼양점)

4.0Km 2024-04-22

247, Samyang-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Univ. of Seoul Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 서울시립대)

4.0Km 2024-04-18

Store #104, #105, City Plaza, 222, Jeonnong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 명동점)

4.0Km 2024-06-27

62, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Louis Bon - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (루이본 명동)

4.0Km 2024-04-22

#101, 37, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch (다비치안경 - 명동점)

4.0Km 2020-05-08

62, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-1074

Davich Optical (Myeong-dong Branch) is the flagship store operated directly by its management company. It employs expert eye examiners and offers its own brands, developed in cooperation with international brands. Customers can purchase quality products with fixed, but reasonable prices. Moreover, they can get repair services at Davich Optical branch stores across the country. Davich Optical also offers assistanve in languages other than Korean.

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