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Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

4.3Km    2024-10-29

121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.

In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.

Olens - Kyung Hee Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 경희대)

Olens - Kyung Hee Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 경희대)

4.3Km    2024-04-18

150, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Cheongwadae Sarangchae (청와대사랑채)

Cheongwadae Sarangchae (청와대사랑채)

4.3Km    2025-08-20

45 Hyoja-ro 13-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-723-0300

Cheongwadae Sarangchae is an “open cultural space” for everyone. Throughout the facility, travel library-themed spaces and tourism-related exhibitions are set up providing distinctive experiences for visitors interested in learning more about Korea. By exploring Cheongwadae Sarangchae and its surroundings, visitors can expand their discovery and get a deeper insight as they travel Korea. Cheongwadae Sarangchae consists of exhbition halls on the first and second floors, with convenient amenities such as a nursing room, storage lockers, accessible restrooms, a gift shop, and a cafe.

buddhasbelly Itaewon(부다스벨리 이태원)

buddhasbelly Itaewon(부다스벨리 이태원)

4.3Km    2020-12-24

48 Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil Yongsan-gu Seoul
+82-2-796-9330

It is a Thai food specialty store located in Itaewon. This restaurant's signature menu is som tam. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Buddha'sbelly (부다스벨리)

Buddha'sbelly (부다스벨리)

4.3Km    2021-03-29

48, Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-796-9330

It is one of the best spots for a blind date in Itaewon. It is a Thai food specialty store located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is som tam.

Jalppajin Memil Seochon Main Store (잘빠진메밀 서촌)

4.3Km    2024-03-18

4 Jahamun-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4142-1214

Jalppajin Memil is a traditional Korean restaurant in Seochon where you can enjoy buckwheat noodles, boiled pork slices, and unrefined rice wine. They use 100% buckwheat for their noodles, which are kneaded using a cold water machine and served either mixed with seasoning and sprouts or dipped in broth. Pairing "Jalppajin sulsang" with unrefined rice wine is recommended for a delightful dining experience.

Olive Young - Janghanpyeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 장한평역)

Olive Young - Janghanpyeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 장한평역)

4.3Km    2024-04-17

3, Janghan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Buddhasbelly - Itaewon Branch(부다스벨리 이태원)

Buddhasbelly - Itaewon Branch(부다스벨리 이태원)

4.3Km    2021-04-20

48, Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-796-9330

It is a Thai food specialty store located in Itaewon. This restaurant's signature menu is som tam. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Kyung Hee Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 경희대)

Olive Young - Kyung Hee Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 경희대)

4.3Km    2024-04-18

2, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Seochon Guest House [Korea Quality] / 서촌게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

Seochon Guest House [Korea Quality] / 서촌게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

4.3Km    2023-09-05

28-3 , Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-473-9680

Seochon Guest House in Seochon, Jongno, Seoul, consists of a 90 year-old hanok and a two-story Western-style house. A 6-cheop table is provided for meals, and travelers can use the 1st floor rooms and hall at any time. In the yard, Pansori performances are held twice a year, and residents can sample traditional music, wearing hanbok, and making Korean food; the guesthouse’s other name is Pleasure Valley (Jaeminan Gol)! There are programs for visiting Inwangsan-Bukaksan fortress trail, Gyeongbokgung and other royal palaces, and nearby traditional markets.