Gwacheon Wildflower Nature Learning Center (과천야생화자연학습장)

12.8Km 2023-07-17

118, Gyoyugwon-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gwacheon Wildflower Nature Learning Center was opened to provide a place to learn about nature and harmony. The area is 6,900㎡ and has approximately 112 species of wildflowers. The learning center is divided into sections according to the type and use of wildflowers. The learning center also houses a traditional tightrope walking education center. Korean tightrope walking is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The site offers an educational tightrope walking experience program for those interested.

Hongneung Arboretum (홍릉수목원)

12.8Km 2020-05-23

57, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-961-2522

Hongneung Arboretum was the first arboretum in Korea, established in 1922 when experimental forests were built on Hongneung Royal Tomb, the burial mound of Queen Myeong-Seong. Hongneung Arboretum is managed by the Korea Forest Service, and houses a variety of domestic and international plants for both visitors to enjoy and researchers to study. The arboretum and Forest Sciece Exhibition Hall are open to the public. Student groups can enjoy natural science and forestry experiences with advanced reservation.

Olive Young - Jongam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 종암)

12.8Km 2024-04-17

123, Jongam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Goyang Haengsin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 고양행신점)

12.8Km 2024-06-27

560, Jungang-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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

12.9Km 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.

E-Mart SSG - Dogok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트SSG 도곡)

12.9Km 2024-04-18

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

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Dapsimni Antique Art Street (답십리 고미술상가)

12.9Km 2020-09-18

99, Gomisul-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2249-0336

Dapsimni Antique Art Street is where travelers can stumble upon valuable old paintings, antique furniture and pottery as well as a variety of household items. These antique shops used to be scattered throughout the area of Cheonggyecheon Stream 8(pal)-ga, Itaewon, and Ahyeon-dong, but have gathered within Dapsimni area since the mid-1980s. There are approximately 140 shops along the streets.

It is quite fun to browse through antiquities including wooden candlesticks, grandfather clocks, and old picture frames, items which are usually hard to find in regular stores. These rare items attract not only Koreans but also international visitors to this street. While shops in Insa-dong are popular for selling high-quality antiques, shops in Dapsimni Art Street are popular for offering a wide assortment of antiques at reasonable prices.

Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon Royal Tombs (서울 영휘원(순헌황귀비)과 숭인원(이진))

12.9Km 2021-03-12

90, Hongneung-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-962-0556

Yeonghwiwon & Sunginwon Royal Tombs house the tombs of Queen Consort Sunheon and the first son of Imperial Prince Yeong, Yi Jin. Queen Consort Sunheon was a concubine of Emperor Gojong and the mother of Imperial Prince Yeong. The tomb site was originally the resting place of Empress Myeongseong, the first official wife of Emperor Gojong, but her tomb was moved to Namyangju after Gojong's death where they are interred together.

King Sejong The Great Museum (세종대왕박물관)

12.9Km 2024-03-08

56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-969-8851

King Sejong The Great Museum is a cultural complex located in the heart of Seoul, near Gwanghwamun Plaza.The Hangeul Room exhibits documents published during the reign of King Sejong, the Science Room displays Cheugugi and celestial planisphere, and the Korean Traditional Music Room showcases various traditional Korean musical instruments. The Biography Room features Portrait of King Sejong and paintings depicting scenes from his life. Outdoors, there are statues of King Sejong, the scahe sundial, the clepsydra, and Cheugugi.

Lotte Himart - Goyang Lotte Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 고양롯데마트점)

12.9Km 2024-04-19

150, Chungjang-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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