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Seoul Namsan Park (남산공원(서울))

Seoul Namsan Park (남산공원(서울))

5.9Km    2024-03-18

231 Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Namsan Mountain rises in the heart of Seoul at an altitude of 265 meters and has been a significant landmark since the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), leaving behind several ruins. It was heavily damaged in the early 20th century, but was partially restored in 1968 with the creation of the park. Highlights include Namsan Tower and love locks left by numerous couples. Visitors can also easily reach the top by a cable car or bus.

Wang Thai (왕타이)

5.9Km    2021-05-14

151, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-749-2746

Wang Thai serves authentic Thai food with over 100 menus by professional Thai chefs. The restaurant offers about 80 seats with Thai decorations, giving off an exotic atmosphere. The restaurant earned the Thai Select, a certificate of authentic Thai cuisine given out by the Thailand Government.

Geumdong Hwaro Sutbulgui (금동화로숯불구이)

Geumdong Hwaro Sutbulgui (금동화로숯불구이)

5.9Km    2021-03-19

35, Toegye-ro, 41-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2264-3002

This Korean cuisine is located near Chungmuro Station, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy stir-fried boneless ribs. A Korean BBQ restaurant.

Joy Jewelry (조이 쥬얼리)

Joy Jewelry (조이 쥬얼리)

5.9Km    2020-04-24

152-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-796-3548

Used as ornaments throughout Korean history, amethyst, morion, and jade symbolize patience, elegance, and gentleness. Joy Jewelry offers its own products with distinctive Korean styles. Its highly functional and artistic items with colorful designs will no doubt satisfy customers looking for unique jewelry.

Buchon Yukhoe (부촌육회)

Buchon Yukhoe (부촌육회)

5.9Km    2021-03-24

200-12, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-1831

This 2020 Michelin Guide restaurant has been around for three generations already. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is beef tartare.

Gwangjang Market (광장시장)

Gwangjang Market (광장시장)

5.9Km    2024-07-08

88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0291

Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The name Gwangjang means "to gather from afar and keep altogether." The market began as a small trading center that brought in goods from nearby regions, but has now grown into a large wholesale market selling a variety of goods, including upholstery, imported goods, groceries, dried fish, traditional goods, and more. The most popular section of the market is the food street connected to the East Gate, North Gate 2, and South Gate 1. The food street caters to a wide range of patrons due to the plethora of menus available. It is also one of the most recommended tourist attraction for international travelers.

Eunseong Hoejip (은성회집)

Eunseong Hoejip (은성회집)

5.9Km    2021-03-29

88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-6813

You can enjoy Daegu maeuntang (fish stew), which is perfect for hangover. This restaurant's signature menu is sicy codfish stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Buchon Yukhoe (부촌육회)

Buchon Yukhoe (부촌육회)

5.9Km    2024-03-04

200-12 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Buchon Yukhoe is a renowned restaurant located in Gwangjang Market's Beef Tartare Street, selected by the Michelin Guide in 2023. It specializes in yukhoe (beef tartare), a Korean-style raw beef dish marinated with sesame oil and pear. The restaurant uses fresh Korean beef supplied daily, ensuring a delightful and nutty flavor. The simple seasoning enhances the natural taste of the ingredients, and the yolk-topped yukhoe adds visual appeal to the dish.

Doosan Art Center (두산아트센터)

Doosan Art Center (두산아트센터)

5.9Km    2021-11-01

15, Jong-ro 33-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-708-5001

Doosan Art Center, which opened on October 1, 2007, is structured around three different spaces: The Yonkang Hall, exclusively designed for musical performances, Space 111, a “space for art incubation,” and the Doosan Gallery, built for installations.
The Yongang Hall, a theater with 620-person seating capacity, has specially designed lightings and a world-class audio-visual system to provide a second-to-none sensory experience.
Space 111 can accommodate a broad range of performing arts, from theater and dance to film and music concerts. The Doosan Gallery is open to the public, and art exhibitions and performances here can be enjoyed free of charge.
All three theaters include spacious lobbies with handicapped access, designated seating for parents with infants, and meeting areas. Rest rooms are also available nearby, in order to avoid long queues and long walks during intermission.

Top50 Glasses [Tax Refund Shop] (으뜸50안경)

5.9Km    2024-06-27

1F, Bldg 6, 205 Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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