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Yongwangsan Neighborhood Park (용왕산근린공원)

Yongwangsan Neighborhood Park (용왕산근린공원)

12.7Km    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.

Mongchon Museum of History (몽촌역사관)

Mongchon Museum of History (몽촌역사관)

12.7Km    2021-08-13

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2152-5900

The Mongchon Museum of History, located within Olympic Park, displays artifacts from the excavations of Mongchontoseong Fortress, such as earthen fortifications as well as other artifacts of the Baekje Kingdom period, offering a glimpse into Baekje culture. A model of a Baekje dugout hut site reveals ancient dwelling patterns. Also, the facility displays a perfectly preserved model of ancient houses and tombs, giving visitors the feel of traveling back to prehistoric ages.

Olive Young - Yeomchang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 염창역)

Olive Young - Yeomchang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 염창역)

12.7Km    2024-04-22

#102, and #103, 637, Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Olympic Park (올림픽공원)

Olympic Park (올림픽공원)

12.8Km    2023-10-19

424 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-410-1114

Olympic Park is an impressive leisure facility in which historic remains from the Baekje era share space with modern, state-of-the-art sports stadiums, an eco-friendly forest, and spacious grass fields. The legacy of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the park not only houses the country’s largest sports arena, but has also become a place where Seoul residents come to relax and unwind.

Spread across approximately 1.45 million square meters, Olympic Park encompasses the land that was once Mongchontoseong Fortress and Mongchonhaeja (manmade lake) from the early Baekje period. The park is divided into several zones, including a leisure sports park, a cultural art park, an eco-park, and the History Experience Park dedicated to the area’s rich historic heritage.

Because Olympic Park is so large and takes over three hours to explore, visitors are advised to familiarize themselves with entrances and exits and travel routes before they start. To further save time, visitors can ride the Road Train (“Hodori Train”) located next to Peace Square.

Seoul Jazz Festival (SJF) (서울재즈페스티벌)

12.8Km    2021-07-21

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-563-0595

In the wide grass field of Olympic Park in Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Asia's top jazz festival, the Seoul Jazz Festival is held. Every May, world-famous artists come to entertain visitors during the festival.

Cheonghaejin(청해진)

Cheonghaejin(청해진)

12.8Km    2021-04-13

33 Seongnae-ro 6-gil Gangdong-gu Seoul
+82-2-484-1551

It is a 100-year-old store that has been loved by customers for a long time while maintaining its reputation for over 30 years. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is seafood pancake.

LA SIESTA (라시에스타)

LA SIESTA (라시에스타)

12.8Km    2021-03-29

4, Hyoryeong-ro 2-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-587-9087

A place where you can enjoy various Western dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

LG Best Shop - Byeollae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 별내점)

LG Best Shop - Byeollae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 별내점)

12.8Km    2024-04-18

337, Sunhwagung-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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CAFÉ BLACK (카페블랙)

CAFÉ BLACK (카페블랙)

12.8Km    2021-03-25

12, Seonyudong, 1-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2633-5115

This is a place where you can enjoy pour over coffee. This restaurant's signature menu is americano. This cafe is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Seokchon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 석촌역)

Olive Young - Seokchon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 석촌역)

12.8Km    2024-04-18

387, Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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