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Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

4.5Km    2024-03-04

99, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-731-0534

Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into a park in 1897. The park has a significant presence in Korean history, being the place where the March 1 Independence Movement began in 1919. One can find historical sites that hearken back to the struggle, such as the Palgakjeong Pavilion, the center of the movement; cultural heritage sites such as the Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site and the Stele for the Construction of Daewongaksa Temple at Wongaksa Temple Site; and monuments such as the independence movement relief plate, murals, the statue of Son Byeong-hee, and the statue of Han Yong-un.

GS25 - Junggu Toegye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25중구퇴계점)

4.5Km    2024-06-27

180, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Dowon Masan Agujjim (도원마산아구찜)

Dowon Masan Agujjim (도원마산아구찜)

4.5Km    2021-03-22

438, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-4009

A restaurant frequented by many celebrities. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy braised monkfish.

MUSICAL CHEF(뮤지컬 셰프)

4.5Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 삼일대로 428 (낙원동)

CheongKwanJang - Euljiro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 을지로)

CheongKwanJang - Euljiro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 을지로)

4.5Km    2024-04-18

1F, 103, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 다래나무)

Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 다래나무)

4.5Km    2025-01-13

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-2300

Daraenamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be 600 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. The tree stands 19m in x_height, and has six separate trunks sprawling in all directions. It is the biggest and the oldest in Korea. It is designated and protected as a National Natural Monument.

Four Points by Sheraton Josun Seoul Myeong-dong (포포인츠 바이 쉐라톤 조선 서울 명동)

Four Points by Sheraton Josun Seoul Myeong-dong (포포인츠 바이 쉐라톤 조선 서울 명동)

4.5Km    2022-06-09

36 , Samil-daero 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Four Points by Sheraton Josun Seoul Myeong-dong branch is a unique hotel located in Eulji-ro, Seoul. The hotel is located near Eulji-ro and Myeong-dong making it the perfect accommodation for business and leisure guests. There is a restaurant, lounge & bar, fitness center, meeting room, and business center.

Common Ground (커먼그라운드)

Common Ground (커먼그라운드)

4.5Km    2024-10-25

200 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-467-2747

Korea's first pop-up store built with shipping containers, Common Ground is approximately 5,300 square meters in scale, made up of 200 large containers and is capable of transforming into different structures or moving into different places. Mega-sized mainstream brands are hard to spot in Common Ground. Instead, new and trendy mid-sized shops by up-and-coming new designers and editorial shops can be found here.

On the central square of the ground market, a weekend market is held with different themes. In addition, various events such as exhibitions and performances continue to entertain shoppers while playing its role as a cultural space. On the third floor terrace, famous restaurants sprawl along the sides of the alley. If you feel like having a light snack, you can also pop down to the food trucks on the market ground that offers an exotic gastronomic dining experience.

Rakeusyun (라크슌)

Rakeusyun (라크슌)

4.5Km    2021-03-20

97-6, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-8815

A place where you can enjoy Japanese and fusion dishes cooked by the owner and chef with 20 years’ experience. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is tonkotsu instant noodles.

Madang Jokbal (마당족발)

Madang Jokbal (마당족발)

4.6Km    2024-10-15

175, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-468-3030

It is a restaurant with an outdoor terrace. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.