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Gangbuk Baengmaek Festival (강북 백맥축제)

The Baengmaek Festival, which has grown into a representative event of Gangbuk-gu since 2023, aims to help transform Uicheon Stream into a permanent night market and a cultural space centered along the stream. In line with Seoul’s efforts to develop attractions nearby the stream, the festival highlights the area’s scenic waterfront as its main venue. Bringing together local businesses and young entrepreneurs, the festival creates a welcoming space for people of all ages. Rather than focusing on big-name performers, it features a variety of busking acts and performances by local artists, encouraging community participation. It also expands opportunities for small businesses by offering spaces for traditional market foods and craft beer, helping vendors reach new customers.

Incheon Jotang (인천조탕)

Incheon Jotang is a premium wellness spa complex inspired by Korea’s first seawater bath, Jotang, dating back to the 1920s. Spanning approximately 5,950 square meters and accommodating up to 1,600 visitors at once, it offers high-quality spa services at reasonable prices. The facility features a wide range of amenities, including a sauna, jjimjilbang, massage chair zone, comic café, outdoor foot bath, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Bomun Galbi (보문갈비)

Beomun Galbi is a Korean restaurant specializing in charcoal-grilled ribs and Hamheung-style cold buckwheat noodles, located directly opposite Gyeongju World in the Beomun Tourist Complex. Run by owner-chef Min Sol, it serves house-made marinated pork ribs, hanu (Korean beef) ribs, homemade cold buckwheat noodles, and galbi soup. The restaurant offers a selection of complimentary side dishes, including hanu yukhoe (beef tartare), steamed egg, grilled deodeok, and house-made pickles, along with parking for over 100 vehicles. With spacious seating across two floors, it is well-suited for families and groups and is conveniently located near major attractions and accommodations such as Beomunho Lake, Hilton Gyeongju, and the Hwaebak Convention Center.

Danha[Tax Refund Shop](단하)

Danha is a sustainable fashion brand that reinterprets traditional Korean attire into modern fashion. Through modern Hanbok with sensory designs utilizing traditional patterns and materials, it is widely promoting the beauty of Korea to the world..

RYSE, Autograph Collection (라이즈오토그래프컬렉션)

RYSE, Autograph Collection is the first Autograph Collection brand hotel by Marriott International in Korea, opened in April 2018, embodying the dynamic energy and artistic sensibility of Hongdae. This modern 20-story building is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongdae Station, offering easy access to both shopping and cultural attractions. The hotel features 272 rooms with stylish, design-forward interiors that provide a creative retreat. On the 4th floor, the restaurant “Char” offers a refined contemporary Korean fusion dining experience. Additional amenities include the “Side Note Club” rooftop bar on the 15th floor, a 24-hour fitness center, and meeting rooms, making it a well-rounded destination for both business and diverse lifestyle experiences.

OAR Contemporary Art Museum (오아르미술관)

OAR Contemporary Art Museum, meaning “Beauty Encountered Today,” is a private art museum in Gyeongju that brings together traditional Korean art and contemporary works from around the world that have been collected since 2005. Located near Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex, it offers a unique cultural setting where the city’s rich heritage meets modern artistic expression. Through a diverse range of exhibitions, programs, and events, the museum provides an accessible and engaging space for visitors to experience art. As a growing cultural landmark, OAR Contemporary Art Museum invites everyone to explore creativity in a setting that reflects the timeless charm of Gyeongju.

Ojukheon Traditional Boating Experience Center (오죽헌 전통뱃놀이 체험시설)

As part of the Tourism Hub City Development Project led by Gangneung City, the Ojukheon Traditional Boating Experience Center at Gyeongpo Ecological Retention Basin is a multi-purpose cultural tourism space that combines park-like landscapes with waterfront areas. Designed as a place where visitors can relax and enjoy both nature and culture, it offers a distinctive experience inspired by the traditions and refined heritage of Ojukheon House, reinterpreted through a modern lens.