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Traditional Food Town around Namhansanseong Fortress (남한산성 전통음식마을)

Traditional Food Town around Namhansanseong Fortress (남한산성 전통음식마을)

12.1Km    2021-03-17

731, Namhansanseong-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-762-3010

The Traditional Food Town around Namhansanseong Fortress has many restaurants offering rice, dotorimuk (acorn jelly salad), tojongdak (whole chicken) dishes, and other traditional dishes. The area embraces almost 300 years of Korean history and the restaurants were built in traditional hanok-style buildings around Namhansanseong Fortress, a military stronghold from the Joseon dynasty.

Namhansanseong Provincial Park [UNESCO World Heritage] (남한산성도립공원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Namhansanseong Provincial Park [UNESCO World Heritage] (남한산성도립공원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

12.1Km    2024-02-29

731 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-746-1088

Namhansanseong was a fortress that protected the southern approaches to the capital during the Baekje kingdom (18 B.C. – 660 A.D.) and the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). During the Qing invasion of Joseon in 1636, King Injo of Joseon (reigned 1623-1649) sought refuge here and constructed Haenggung, a temporary palace. Subsequently, it became the administrative center of the Gwangju region, and today, it is a site where many cultural properties are preserved.

Mok In Museum Mok Seok Won (목인박물관 목석원)

Mok In Museum Mok Seok Won (목인박물관 목석원)

12.2Km    2021-09-01

46-1, Changuimun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-5066

Mok In Museum Mok Seok Won relocated in 2019 from Insa-dong to Buam-dong. Six exhibition halls offer visitors a look at wooden figures from around the world. Mokin refers to traditional wooden sculptures carved in shapes of human figures or various animals. The museum holds around 12,000 wooden folk sculptures including those used to decorate funeral carriages and temples mostly from the Joseon dynasty up to modern times. The museum also has an outdoor exhibition hall that harmonizes the sculptures with nature.

Yonsei University (연세대학교)

12.2Km    2023-07-04

50, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-1599-1885

Yonsei University, which opened in 1885, is a prestigious university that boasts a beautiful campus. In particular, it is famous for its wooden trails, antique buildings covered with ivy, and Cheongsongdae Forest, a popular dating spot among couples. Yonsei University also has a Korean language institute for foreigners interested in learning Korean.

Gogi Changgo (고기창고)

12.2Km    2021-03-30

34-4, Yonsei-ro 7-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-323-9090

A famous meat restaurant, with a history of 20 years in Shinchon. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This BBQ restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park (여의도샛강생태공원)

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park (여의도샛강생태공원)

12.2Km    2021-06-14

48, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0570

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park in central Seoul was the first ecological park in Korea, opened on September 25, 1997. It houses a wide variety of flora and fauna, including kestrels (Natural Monument No. 323), herons, and minnows. There is a 6 kilometer-long promenade that crosses the park, and information signs explaining various flower and plant species throughout the park.

Boramae Park (보라매공원)

Boramae Park (보라매공원)

12.2Km    2021-03-20

33, Yeouidaebang-ro 20-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Boramae Park is a former Air Force Academy site that has been transformed into a recreational park on May 1986. At approximately 397,000 ㎡, the park holds various sports facilities including a tennis court and sports center as well as convenient facilities such as a small zoo, pond, walking trail and more. The 2nd floor of Building 4 has a library that is popular with teenagers as well as Teenager Center where they can enjoy various activities and programs. The symbolic tower of the Air Force Academy still stands as a powerful symbol of loyalty and filial piety.

Gangbuk-gu Children's Day Festival (강북구 어린이날 대축제)

Gangbuk-gu Children's Day Festival (강북구 어린이날 대축제)

12.2Km    2025-05-08

173 Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-554-9795

Gangbuk-gu Children's Day Festival takes place at Dream Forest in celebration of Children's Day, which falls on May 5. Programs such as a sing-along show, parades, stage performances, interactive games, and a variety of fun rides are prepared to provide a day filled with fun and laughter. 

Yabai (야바이)

Yabai (야바이)

12.2Km    2021-03-26

37, Yonsei-ro 7an-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8875-1024

This is a place where you can enjoy Japanese dishes and fusion dishes. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is okonomiyaki.

Hangang Night Walk 42K (한강나이트워크42K With 허벌라이프)

Hangang Night Walk 42K (한강나이트워크42K With 허벌라이프)

12.2Km    2024-07-25

68 Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-2100-3855

The Hangang Night Walk 42K is a nighttime walking marathon, starting and ending at Nogeum Fountain at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul. The marathon features three courses: 15K, 22K, and 42K to enjoy the hot summer night. The courses all feature beautiful views, such as the Banpodaegyo Bridge Rainbow Fountain. Because the marathon is a walking one and not running, people of all ages can participate, talking the night away as they walk.