Seoul Mangusan Mountain (망우산(서울))

19.1Km 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.

Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원)

19.2Km 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.

Yongma Land (용마랜드)

19.2Km 2024-10-16

118 Mangu-ro 70-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

Yongma Land, a private amusement park, was opened at the foot of Yongmasan Mountain in 1983, and closed its doors in 2011. Having spent some time as a derelict building, it has now been repurposed as a nostalgia-filled space. It was made famous as the filming location of Crayon Pop’s "Bar Bar Bar" music video. Since then, it has become a renowned destination for photography, thanks to its unique atmosphere created by the combination of lush greenery and derelict amusement rides. Entry may be restricted in the case of filming or space rentals, so make sure to check with the management before you head to the amusement park. Yongma Land is located next to Bonghwa Middle School, at Exit 1 of Mangu Station, Gyeongui–Jungang Line.

Supullo Unsimni (수풀로 운심리)

19.2Km 2021-05-15

91, Gangnam-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-774-3603

Opened in 2004, Supullo Unsimni is situated on the Namhangang Riverside. The site used to be a sandpit before it was turned into a wetland. Effluent from wastewater treatment plants, which in the past was released directly into the Hangang River, now passes through several ponds with various aquatic plants and a one kilometer-long waterway so that it can be naturally purified. This has contributed to an improvement in the water quality of the Hangang River. The center was built to restore the Namhangang Riverside area, which was destroyed due to sand extraction, and to restore its natural ecology of willow trees, reeds, and birds. The center organizes a number of ecological excursion programs for children.

Kant Village (칸트의마을)

19.3Km 2024-02-23

102-10 Gangnam-ro, Gangha-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Kant Village is a bakery café, blending a European-style interior with a traditional hanok exterior and an inviting outdoor garden. Inside the café, amidst the antique ambiance, an extensive selection of desserts is displayed. The standout offerings include the Kant Blend Americano and the Signature Latte. The menu also presents treats such as bean-powder-coated mugwort rice cake, croissants, and fresh cream Mont Blanc. The serene outdoor garden provides an ideal backdrop for leisurely strolls and relaxed conversations.

ANARKH (아나키아)

19.4Km 2024-02-07

22 Jandol-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

ANARKH is a café and a restaurant. Its unique signature drink, the black tea cream latte, combines the richness of a caffè latte with a layer of creamed black tea. Their signature bakery item is walnut bread, distinctively flavored with a subtle hint of black tea and the nutty taste of walnuts. As for the restaurant's main dishes, the signature items include a steak salad, shrimp pasta, and chicken pie.

Hwarangdae Railroad Park (화랑대 철도공원)

19.5Km 2023-08-11

Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Hwarangdae Railroad Park is a 400-meter-long light park featuring 10 different themed courses with various lit sculptures. It was renovated from abandoned Hwarangdae Station. Visitors can see ann exhbition of real trains that operated in the past and enjoy a cup of coffee at the train cafe.

Homeplus - Sinnae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 신내)

19.5Km 2024-04-23

201, Sinnae-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

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Dally.On (달리온)

19.6Km 2024-02-06

123 Songsan-ro 915beon-gil, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dally.On is a bakery-café, offering an array of bread baked by a pastry chef, along with freshly roasted coffee. Patrons can enjoy their refreshments on an outdoor terrace, which boasts a view of the surrounding nature. The drink menu includes a selection of americano, caffè latte, cappuccino, ssuk latte (mugwort latte), and heugimja latte (black sesame latte). For desserts, the café serves maneulppang (garlic bread), sogeumppang (salted butter rolls), and pain d'or.

Jirisan Wangjaebong Heukdwaeji(지리산왕재봉흑돼지)

19.7Km 2021-04-13

26, Sangam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3426-5120

You can enjoy grilled Heukddoeji (black pork) with a variety of kimchi in soybean powder seasoning. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled black pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul.

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