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Seoul Mangusan Mountain (망우산(서울))

Seoul Mangusan Mountain (망우산(서울))

3.5Km    2021-02-10

San 69-1, Mangu-dong, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2094-2395

Mangusan Mountain at 281.7 meters above sea level spans across Mangu-dong and Myeonmok-dong of Seoul, and Guri-si of Gyeonggi-do. Located on the mountain is Mangu Cemetery, which was designated as a public cemetery in 1933. Since its designation, many popular people have been buried here including children’s literature author Bang Jeong-hwan (penname: Sopa), independence activists Oh Se-chang and Han Yong-un, and Ji Seok-young who pioneered the use of the smallpox vaccination in Korea and was also a Korean linguist. In addition, tombstones bearing chronological listings of seven popular poets and one educator were installed at the park, making the cemetery a venue for historical education. The park also has Sin Gyeong-jin Sindobi, a cultural asset designated as Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 95. It is a monument of Sin Gyeong-jin, an official scholar of the Joseon dynasty.

The park also has a 5.2-kilometer-long circular road named “The Thinking Path”. The name was selected through a public competition held in May 1998. Other facilities include the urban environment and nature observation road, a wooden gazebo, and a mineral spring. Thanks to the well managed trees and clean air, the park is visited by many citizens seeking a place to rest.

East Nine Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (구리 동구릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

3.5Km    2024-03-20

197 Donggureung-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-563-2909

The East Nine Royal Tombs, situated on the eastern outskirts of Hanyang (the Joseon dynasty capital), represent a significant collection of nine royal burial sites. This area serves as the final resting place for seven kings and ten queens from the Joseon era. The surrounding forest paths are accessible to the public during the spring and fall seasons. Additionally, the East Nine Royal Tombs Healing Culture and Arts Festival takes place here every autumn, offering a blend of cultural and artistic experiences.

E-Mart - Byeollae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 별내)

E-Mart - Byeollae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 별내)

3.6Km    2024-04-22

167, Sunhwagung-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Buramsan Butterfly Garden (불암산나비정원)

Buramsan Butterfly Garden (불암산나비정원)

3.6Km    2024-07-19

51-27 Hangeulbiseok-ro 12-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Buramsan Butterfly Garden is located within Buramsan Healing Town in Nowon. It is an exhibition garden where one can observe live butterflies all year round. The main building's first floor comprises an incubation center, a breeding center, and a butterfly greenhouse while the second floor is used as an insect education center. At the insect education center, visiors can observe materials related to and specimens of endangered insect species. Groups require a reservation in advance.

Olive Young - Jungnang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 중랑점)

3.7Km    2024-06-28

6, Mangu-ro 32-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Namyangju Byeollae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 남양주별내점)

3.8Km    2024-06-28

3904-22-1~2, 84, Byeollaejungang-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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CheongKwanJang - Byeollae New Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 별내신도시)

CheongKwanJang - Byeollae New Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 별내신도시)

3.8Km    2024-04-18

1F, 24, Byeollaejungang-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Junggye Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 중계역)

Olive Young - Junggye Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 중계역)

3.8Km    2024-04-18

1335, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Uireung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 의릉(경종, 선의왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Uireung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 의릉(경종, 선의왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

3.8Km    2021-06-03

146-20, Hwarang-ro 32-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-964-0579

Uireung is the royal tomb of King Gyeongjong (reign 1720-1724), the 20th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, and his second wife, Queen Seonui.

King Gyeongjong was the first son of King Sukjong and Janghuibin, who was one of King Sukjong’s concubines. King Gyeongjong, who was born weak and anemic, died four years after becoming the king, without any great political achievements. Uireung tombs differ from the other royal double tombs in that they are not placed side-by-side. Instead, according to geomantic theory, one tomb has been placed directly behind the other one. The arrangement also shows that when making tombs, Korean ancestors did their best to protect the natural environment. Another feature of Uireung Royal Tomb is the stone fence raised using twelve stone posts. Each post has a letter inscribed, representing one of the twelve sibijisin gods.

Sinhwa Jjukkumi (신화쭈꾸미)

Sinhwa Jjukkumi (신화쭈꾸미)

4.0Km    2021-03-29

1361, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-939-8886

It is a place where you can enjoy jjukumi (webfoot octopus) and pork belly. This restaurant's signature menu is webfoot octopus. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Nowon-gu, Seoul.