Munmyo Confucian Shrine and Seonggyungwan National Academy (서울 문묘와 성균관)

19.0Km 2020-03-31

31, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-760-1472

Munmyo is a shrine dedicated to Confucius, whose teachings form the foundation of Confucianism. It is also dedicated to his disciples and other great Confucian scholars. Munmyo is not only the shrine but also the highest educational institution of the Joseon dynasty. Munmyo was once called as Munseonwangmyo since during the Tang dynasty, Confucius was named as King Munseon after his death and then it has been called as Munmyo since the Yuan dynasty.

The compound consists of two main areas: the Daeseongjeon houses shrines and the Myeongnyundang features seminar halls and other auxiliary facilities. Also, there are two dormitories, Dongjae and Seojae, which are collectively known as Sungkyunkwan. In front of the Myeongnyundang stands a ginkgo tree designated as Natural Monument No. 59. In spring and autumn, a ritual for Confucius and his disciples takes place.

Gom Ba Wie (곰바위)

19.0Km 2024-03-25

16 Bongeunsa-ro 97-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
02-511-0068

Situated near COEX, Gom Ba Wie is a renowned restaurant that specializes in dishes crafted from beef intestines. The establishment's signature offerings include yang gui (grilled beef tripe) and daechang gui (grilled beef large intestines), both of which are expertly charcoal-grilled to enhance flavor and preserve their distinctive springy texture. Additionally, the restaurant is famous for its gopchang jeongol (beef small intestine hot pot), a popular choice during the winter months, as well as its unique rendition of baekkimchi (white kimchi).

You&Chung Skin Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (유앤정피부과의원)

19.0Km 2024-06-26

456, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Bultaneun Gopchang (불타는곱창)

19.0Km 2021-07-20

8, Jong-ro 35-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-4885

This Korean cuisine is located near Jongno 5(o)ga Station, Seoul. The representative menu is assorted pork intestines/assorted beef intestines. A restaurant specializing in Korean-style grilled intestines.

Brown Chicken (브라운치킨)

19.1Km 2021-03-18

15, Eulji-ro, 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2275-9972

Try fried chicken, one of Korea’s representative dishes. The most famous menu is fried chicken. A chicken specialty restaurant located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul.

Lie Sangbong - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (LIESANGBONG 청담점)

19.1Km 2024-04-16

451, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Seonggyungwan Gamjatang (성균관감자탕)

19.1Km 2021-03-19

37, Changgyeonggung-ro 29-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-2170

Experience gamjatang (pork back-bone stew), one of Korea’s representative stews. The best menu at this restaurant is pork back-bone hot pot. This is a Korean cuisine located in Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul.

Asian Table (아시안테이블)

19.1Km 2021-03-18

11, Seonggyungwan-ro, 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7608-1763

This is a Asian restaurant located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. A pub where you can try a variety of Southeast Asian beers. The best menu at this restaurant is pad Thai.

Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천)

19.1Km 2024-05-16

Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2290-7111

Cheonggye Plaza was built on Sejong-ro Street, where Cheonggyecheon Stream begins. It was built between Dong-A Ilbo, the starting point of the Cheonggyecheon Stream restoration, and Sindap Railroad Bridge, with a length of 160 meters, a x_width of 50 meters, and a total area of 6,962 meters squared. The plaza is decorated with fountains, waterfalls, and walking paths. It was created as a place for meetings, harmony, peace, and unification, to celebrate the significance of the restoration of Cheonggyecheon Stream. A miniaturized version of Cheonggyecheon Stream is displayed here, providing an overview of the restored stream. There are also interpretive panels about the 22 bridges that cross Cheonggyecheon stream. Fountains of various shapes create beautiful scenery. Cheonggyecheon Stream is accessible from the square through stairs on the left and Cheonggye Trail on the right. There is also an 18-meter tunnel on the Cheonggye Trail, providing a unique experience for citizens entering Cheonggyecheon Stream from the plaza. After constructing Cheonggyecheon Plaza, the Seoul Metropolitan Government made it a car-free street on public holidays so that the plaza, waterside area, and streets could be used as cultural spaces for citizens to relax. A spectacular sight is created by three-color lights illuminating the fountains and a two-tiered waterfall coming down from a x_height of four meters. Palseokdam, made of eight stones from eight provinces in Korea, was laid along the waterfall's sides.

10 Corso Como [Tax Refund Shop] (10꼬르소꼬모)

19.1Km 2024-04-18

416, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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