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Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden (남산 야외식물원)

5.8Km    2022-12-16

323, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-3771

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden opened its doors on February 18, 1997 in Hannam-dong, where the residential complex for foreigners once stood before it was demolished in 1994. Covering an area of around 59 ㎡, it is divided into 13 themed gardens with a total 117,132 plants from 269 species. Among this diversity, 60,912 plants from 129 species are tree types and 56,220 plants from 140 species are grass types.

Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang (인왕산 더숲 초소책방)

Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang (인왕산 더숲 초소책방)

5.8Km    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.

Namwon Chueotang (남원추어탕)

Namwon Chueotang (남원추어탕)

5.8Km    2021-03-26

114, Dongil-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-498-8649

A store where you can enjoy Korean fish soups and stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is loach soup.

Olive Young - Jeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 정동)

Olive Young - Jeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 정동)

5.8Km    2024-04-22

26, Saemunan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Biscuit Floor (비스킷플로어)

Biscuit Floor (비스킷플로어)

5.8Km    2024-03-18

6 Dongil-ro 190-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Biscuit Floor is a small cafe in Gongneung known for its pour-over coffee. It's located near the Seoul Museum of Art, so it's a good place to stop by. Visitors can enjoy pour-over coffee by choosing from a variety of coffee beans that vary depending on the season. It also offers Christmas blend coffee on Christmas. As the name suggests, there are cookies that go well with coffee that can also be tasted. The place has signature cookies with tasty names. "Little, Pepper Pepper Cookie" boasts a peppery, spicy taste, and "Cookie with No Name, Yet" is filled with plenty of nuts and chocolate.

Baeksasilgyegok Valley (백사실계곡)

Baeksasilgyegok Valley (백사실계곡)

5.8Km    2020-08-31

115, Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1114

Baeksasilgyegok Valley in Seoul is a well preserved cultural and natural site, being home to Baekseokdongcheon, Historic Site No. 462, as well as a habitat to diverse animals, including salamanders, frogs, minnows, and crayfish. The preservation value of this area is especially high as the valley is home to a large colony of salamanders, which are indicator species of the clean water and a protected wildlife species of Seoul.

The valley gets its name from the site of a villa of Yi Hangbok. The path along the area’s thick forest and natural valleys provides an excellent getaway. Since the area is a habitat to several protected species, visitors are asked to refrain from dipping their feet in the valley’s waters while exploring the scenery. The entrance to the valley is located past the Sanmotungi Café.

Olive Young - Children's Grand Park Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 어린이대공원역점)

5.8Km    2024-06-26

1F and 2F, 388, Gwangnaru-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Rain Report Croissant (레인리포트 크루아상)

Rain Report Croissant (레인리포트 크루아상)

5.8Km    2024-03-12

1-2F, 32, Seongsui-ro 16-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Rain Report Croissant is a dessert café with the concept of "rainy day". The theme is that it rains every day, and at each fixed time, a stream of water pours from the windows of the exterior wall as if it were raining. The café serves croissants and drinks, inspired by nature and the weather, with special ingredients. Their signature bakery are Rainbow Croissant and White Cloud Kaimak. 

Etude House - Sejong Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에뛰드하우스 세종대)

Etude House - Sejong Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에뛰드하우스 세종대)

5.8Km    2024-04-18

Store #101, Hui Bldg., 390, Gwangnaru-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Saladaeng Temple (살라댕템플)

Saladaeng Temple (살라댕템플)

5.8Km    2024-03-12

32 Seongsui-ro 16-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Saladaeng Temple is a French fusion restaurant based on Thai cuisine. It is also known for being accessible by boat. Inside, there is an emerald-colored swimming pool, a central Buddha statue, and grand Buddha statues on the walls. The signature menu features Saladaen temple samdan tray (Saladang Temple three layer tray) with dim sum, deep-fried oysters, shrimp tart, salmon, creme brulee, financier, fruits, and more.