Waryong Park (와룡공원)

14.1Km 2020-07-08

192, Waryonggongwon-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-2845

Situated in Myeongryun-dong in Seoul and established in 1984, Waryong Park is located near Malbawi, one of the best overlooks from which to see the city of Seoul. The park is close to natural attractions such as Samcheong Park, Changgyeong Park, and Bugaksan Mountain.

Although it was difficult to grow trees in the park because of the shallowness of the soil, many citizens participated in the nationwide campaign to plant over 10 million trees across the country, transforming places like Waryong into lush areas filled with flowering plants.

In the park, spring blooms forth in a colorful assortment of cherry trees, plum blossoms, azaleas, and forsythias, making it a popular destination for family visitors. There are also a variety of excellent amenities: badminton courts, aerobic fields, fitness facilities, and pavilions, wonderful for exercise, leisurely walks, or simply taking a break.

A famous hiking trail, running between the Seoul Fortress Wall and Samcheong Park, passes right through the park. Flanked by cherry blossoms, the trail attracts nature lovers throughout the year and especially in spring, when the trees are in full bloom. The trail also passes by the Fortress Wall in Bugaksan Mountain.

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

14.1Km 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.

CAFÉ TERRACE (카페테라스)

14.1Km 2021-03-26

102-2, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-723-8250

It is a café that serves delicious waffles. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is waffle.

Sooyeon Sanbang (수연산방)

14.1Km 2024-10-14

8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Sooyeon Sanbang is a traditional tea house located in Seongbuk-dong. It was originally built during the Japanese colonial period and was the hanok of the literary figure Lee Taejun. Today, it is operated as a tea house by the writer's granddaughter. The name Sooyeon Sanbang means "a house where literati gather in the mountains." Visitors can enjoy traditional teas such as daechucha (jujube tea) and ssanghwacha (medicinal herb tea), along with snacks like injeolmi (bean-powder-coated rice cake).

Jangchung Jokbal (장충족발)

14.1Km 2024-10-15

31, Noryangjin-ro 16-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-816-9824

Jokbal (pig’s feet) is a representative food loved by Koreans. The best menu at this restaurant is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

The Children’s Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관&국립민속박물관 어린이박물관)

14.1Km 2025-06-19

37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Children’s Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea, located within Gyeongbokgung Palace, showcases artifacts related to Korean traditional culture. This interactive museum allows children to experience and learn about various aspects of Korean traditional clothing, food, society, culture, and games firsthand. Especially catering to children from Asian countries, there is a service for renting items, and reservations are required for admission.

Jinmi Sikdang (진미식당)

14.1Km 2024-02-27

186-6 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Jinmi Sikdang is a specialty restaurant known for its exclusive focus on gejang (marinated crab), using only the finest blue crabs from the Seohae Coast. The restaurant prides itself on preparing only the amount of crab needed for the day, ensuring freshness, so it's advisable to make reservations before visiting, especially during peak hours. Known for its consistent quality and unwavering taste, Jinmi Sikdang continues to receive steady love from its customers.

Olive Young - Gongneung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 공릉역)

14.1Km 2024-04-18

Store #104, B2, 74, Dongil-ro 192-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Samcheong Sujaebi (삼청동수제비)

14.1Km 2024-03-04

101-1 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-2965

Samcheong Sujaebi is a handmade sujebi (hand-pulled dough soup) specialty restaurant located in Samcheong-dong. Sujebi is a dish made by tearing hand-pulled dough into pieces and boiling it in anchovy broth, among other broths. The signature menu features sujebi with sliced pumpkin, clams, and potatoes, all boiled together and served in a pot. Another specialty is the potato pancake made exclusively from 100% potatoes. Nearby attractions include Bukchon Hanok Village, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, and Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Lee Seo-yun Hanbok (이서윤한복)

14.1Km 2020-04-11

7, Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-4250

Lee Seo-yun Hanbok seeks hanbok that blends both traditional Korean and western designs. It not only weaves fabrics for its own hanbok, but dyes them as well. The main items cover party dresses, wedding dresses, ornaments, cushions, and sitting cushions. Lee Seo-yun, the owner of the store, was responsible for clothing and ornaments shown in the Korean soap opera, Iljimae and his works have appeared in many soap operas, traditional Korean dance performances and fashion shows as well.

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