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Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원)

Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원)

6.5Km    2021-04-23

660, Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Iljasan Mountain is the tallest peak in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, providing the western boundary between Gangdong-gu and Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do. Iljasan Mountain is one of the best spots in Seoul to watch the sunrise. Located on the mountain is the house of Master Lee Jip (pen-name Dunchon), providing a good getaway spot for local residents. Lee Jip was a loyal government official during the reign of King Gongmin during the late Goryeo dynasty. He was forced to move to an underground tunnel in the southwest side of Iljasan Mountain to avoid entrapment by Shin Don, a person of influence at the time. While living in hiding, he took the pen-name Dunchon (meaning drawing back to the countryside) to symbolize the hardships he was going through. The nearby area was named after him, being called Dunchon-dong.

LG Best Shop - Gangdong Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 강동 본점)

LG Best Shop - Gangdong Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 강동 본점)

6.5Km    2024-04-19

1449, Yangjae-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

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Monument Coffee (모뉴먼트커피)

Monument Coffee (모뉴먼트커피)

6.5Km    2023-12-22

5 Olympic-ro 62-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Monument Coffee is a casual hangout café for locals located across from Cheonho-dong. This cafe is on one side of the first floor of the building, and although it is small, with only three or four tables, many regulars visit this place often due to the taste of coffee, baked snacks, and desserts. The signature menu here is the real vanilla bean latte. The unique, savory flavor comes to life thanks to the generous use of vanilla beans. This signature menu is limited and only offered while ingredients last on a daily basis, so visitors are advised to visit early. Baked snacks and desserts that go well with coffee are also available, including financiers, madeleines, churros, and apple pies.

S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery (조수정 한지그림 갤러리)

6.5Km    2021-12-03

14, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-501-1505

The S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery is dedicated to hanji (traditional Korean paper) art and was the first of gallery in Korea to focus on this traditional medium. It is also the center of the Korean Hanji Art Organization, which has helped popularize hanji art over the past 30 years. Visitors can browse through hanji art in the gallery, enjoy traditional tea in the café, or look out at Bukhansan Mountain from the rooftop. The experience hall is located in the basement, where visitors can learn more about hanji art, or even try their hand at making their own.

Beanpole - Tower Palace Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (빈폴 타워팰리스)

Beanpole - Tower Palace Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (빈폴 타워팰리스)

6.5Km    2024-04-18

26, Eonju-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Cheonho Jjukkumi (천호쭈꾸미)

Cheonho Jjukkumi (천호쭈꾸미)

6.6Km    2021-03-29

14, Cheonho-daero 158-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-477-9994

It is a place frequented by the residents of Cheonho-dong. The best menu at this restaurant is webfoot octopus. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul.

Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

6.6Km    2022-12-28

12-9, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3011-1788

Operated by Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, the Korea Culture House (KOUS), similar to the Korea House in Gangbuk area, opened in Daechi-dong, Gangnam. Tourists visiting Korea and international students residing in Korea can experience and learn Korea's traditional culture at this educational space.

KIM YOUNGMO Dogok Tower(김영모과자점 도곡타워)

KIM YOUNGMO Dogok Tower(김영모과자점 도곡타워)

6.6Km    2020-12-18

서울특별시 강남구 언주로30길 10
+82-2-3460-2005

It’s a specialty bakery with 30 years’ tradition. This cafe is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is bread.

Pungnap-dong Toseong Fortress (서울 풍납동 토성)

Pungnap-dong Toseong Fortress (서울 풍납동 토성)

6.7Km    2025-01-10

Pungnap-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2147-2800

Onjo, the progenitor of Kingdom Baekje, first settled in Wiryeseong Hanam. But exact location is still unknown. One thing for sure, however, is that Pungnaptoseong Fortress, Mongchontoseong Fortress, Bangidong Ancient Tombs of Baekje, Seokchondong Stone Mound Tomb of Early Baekje are the remains of Baekje. Pungnaptoseong Fortress faces Hangang River to its west and connects to Mongchontoseong Fortress to the south. To the northwest faces Achasanseong Fortress over Hangang River and far to the southeast is Namhansanseong Fortress.

Pungnaptoseong Fortress, located at the south end of Cheonhodaegyo Bridge over Hangang River, is one of the remains of Early Baekje. Originally, the fortress was 4km in circumference, but due to massive overflowing of Hangang River during flood season in 1925, most of the fortress was lost and only 2.7km of it remains. To the east of the fortress are 4 vestiges of the fortress gates. The remains from the prehistoric era through the Samguk (Three States) era have been unearthed, indicating that this place was a residential area well before the Baekje Era. Through vigorous excavation, some people suggest that there used to be a palace located here during the Baekje Era.

Olive Young - Teheranro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 테헤란로점)

6.7Km    2024-06-26

1F, 514, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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