National Gugak Center (국립국악원)

4.1Km 2025-01-17

2364 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The National Gugak Center is the governing body established to preserve and promote traditional Korean performing arts. The center can accommodate every type of traditional performing arts, such as palace music, court music, and all other genres including major productions of changgeuk (Korean musical drama). Originally opened in Busan in 1951, the center moved to its current location in Seoul in 1987. The center also opened branch locations in Namwon, Jindo, and Busan in 1992, 2004, and 2008 respectively.

Simsan Cultural Center (심산기념문화센터)

4.1Km 2022-01-04

55, Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3477-2461

The Simsan Cultural Center was established to commemorate the Confucianism and patriotic spirit of Simsan Kim Chang-Suk. It also offers educational and training programs to the local community for developing life skills while adding to the overall quality of life.

Café Grandpa Factory (카페 할아버지공장)

4.1Km 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.

D MUSEUM Seongsu (디뮤지엄 성수)

4.1Km 2023-11-06

83-21, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6233-7200

D MUSEUM greets the general public with its catchphrase, “an art museum where daily life becomes art.” In 2021, the museum relocated to the area near Seoul Forest Park, so that it could accommodate more visitors in its space. The museum not only hosts exhibitions by prominent photographers like Nick Knight (NICK KNIGHT: IMAGE, 2016) and Linda McCartney (Linda McCartney Retrospective, 2014) but also leads the efforts to promote awareness among the general public through invitational exhibitions featuring up-and-coming artists. Its relocation to Seoul Forest Park was marked by the special exhibition “Romantic Days,” which garnered much interest among the visitors as a chance to meet the works of artists born in the ‘80s and the ‘90s.

Atelier Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (아틀리에성형외과의원)

4.1Km 2024-06-27

89, Donggwang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Saladaeng Temple (살라댕템플)

4.2Km 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.

Bubu Yoridan (부부요리단)

4.2Km 2024-02-15

1F, 25-1 Dokseodang-ro 40-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Bubu Yoridan is a Korean restaurant conveniently situated just 20 minutes away from the Itaewon Special Tourist Zone. Managed by a chef couple with a background in hotel dining, the restaurant specializes in an array of delectable seafood dishes. The standout menu item is the jin hwangje jjim (boiled pork slices and spicy braised seafood), a dish featuring Wando wild octopus, three abalones, and boiled black pork slices. Nearby attractions include Yongsan Park, the National Museum of Korea, the National Theater of Korea, and the Namsan Seoul Tower.

Ongeundal (옹근달)

4.2Km 2024-11-07

41-1, Seongsui-ro 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

This bakery in Seongsu-dong boasts a colorful and unique visual, and is gaining popularity for its “cruffin,” a hybrid of a croissant and muffin. The menu includes a variety of breads and desserts, such as canelé, pound cake, crumble, and mille-feuille, making it a paradise for bread-lovers. The courtyard of the building, which was remodeled from an old factory, has thick bushes and a small square pond, offering a unique view. The floor-to-ceiling windows in this two-story building create the feeling of a wide, open space, making it full of photo opportunities.

Yukbyeongjang (육병장)

4.2Km 2021-03-29

28, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-420-7155

This is where you can have all the Samgyeopsal (pork belly) you can eat. The best menu at this restaurant is unlimited serving. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Rain Report Croissant (레인리포트 크루아상)

4.2Km 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.

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