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Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion (북악스카이 팔각정)

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion (북악스카이 팔각정)

6.9Km    2024-12-31

267 Bugaksan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion exudes a tranquil, serene beauty regardless of the season. The pavilion, which sits on Bugaksan's 1,652,900 square meter summit at an altitude of 345 meters, was built in a traditional Korean-style and became a popular attraction within the city. There are also spaces for visitors to enjoy food and drinks.

Korea Art Festival (대한민국 미술축제)

Korea Art Festival (대한민국 미술축제)

6.9Km    2025-07-31

57 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7575-0980

Korea Art Festival is the nation's largest art festival that connects the 12 major art fairs and biennales taking place nationwide. The 2025 festival takes place in September, inviting visitors to enjoy the world of art.

Bukjeong Village (북정마을)

6.9Km    2024-02-15

132-3 Seongbuk-ro 23-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Bukjeong Village, situated along the slopes of Seongbuk-dong, offers a glimpse into Korea's old alleyways. The village expanded as refugees from the Korean War (1950–1953) and people from various regions settled, building houses under the collapsed walls of Hanyang doseong (Seoul City Wall). Presently, the village is home to young artists, and the broad street in front of the village bus stop hosts various community events.

Jinhyang Jokbal (진향족발)

Jinhyang Jokbal (진향족발)

6.9Km    2024-10-15

231-1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A pig's trotter(s) specialty restaurant located near Jongno 5(o)ga Station in Seoul. One of the top 5 jokbal (pig's trotter) restaurants in Seoul. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs' feet.

Bumin Hospital Seoul (서울부민병원)

6.9Km    2025-10-23

1st Floor, International Healthcare Center, 389 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Seoul Bumin Hospital, a 300-bed general hospital that opened in April 2011, is a leader in medical culture with its exceptional medical staff, diagnostic equipment, and eco-friendly hospital practices. In particular, the Spine and Joint Center's medical staff, with their huge experience and expertise, provide Korea's highest level of medical services, including 3D navigation-assisted knee and hip surgery, stem cell therapy, robotic joint replacement surgery, hip endoscopic surgery, spinal deformity surgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and non-surgical treatments.

Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

7.0Km    2024-03-12

241, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Jangchung Gymnasium is Korea's first domed gymnasium and opened in 1963. It was renovated in 2015 to become what it is today. It is famous for hosting the Korean Professional Volleyball League during the winter months. The gymnasium also boasts a variety of athletic competitions, cultural performances, and events. Nearby are Jangchungdan Park, Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street, and Dongdaemun Historical and Cultural Park, which are all worth exploring. 

Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천)

Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천)

7.0Km    2024-05-16

Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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.

Heojun Museum (허준박물관)

Heojun Museum (허준박물관)

7.0Km    2021-08-13

87, Heojun-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

The Heojun Museum opened in honor of the academic accomplishments and charitable deeds of the renowned medical scientist, Heojun of the Joseon dynasty. Located next to Heojun Neighborhood Park, the museum collects and displays Heojun related materials.

Seoul National University Hospital (서울대학교병원)

7.0Km    2025-10-23

101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Seoul National University Hospital, a national central hospital that has led Korean medicine for over 130 years, is a top-tier hospital equipped with world-class medical professionals and cutting-edge systems. For 25 consecutive years, it has ranked first in brand power in the hospital sector. The hospital is renowned for its cancer research, the most comprehensive pediatric care in the country, and treatments for rare and intractable diseases. Through patient-centered, personalized services, it has established itself as a trusted healthcare institution.

Ebookers Korea Inc. ((주)이부커스코리아)

7.1Km    2025-10-23

(2nd Floor), 212 Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Medical tourism visa application and referral services on C33VISA site
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