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Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

8.7Km    2021-06-19

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3783-5900

Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pavilion was built in 1959 to commemorate Rhee Syngman. It was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960 and was rebuilt on November 11, 1968. This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain, with views covering the entirety of Seoul below. As it is a prime spot to view the first sunrise of the year, the annual sunrise festival takes place every New Year's Day.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (동대문디자인플라자 (DDP))

8.7Km    2024-10-24

281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2153-0000

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has a meaning of Dream, Design, and Play. It holds various exhibitions, fashion shows, forums, conferences, and other domestic and international events. The building complex is divided into sections, which are named Allimteo, Beaumteo, Sallimteo, DDP Design Museum, Design Market & Eoullim Plaza, and Dongdaemun History & Culture Park. Designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the building's exterior attracts the attention of many photographers with its delicate curves and bold shapes.

E-Mart - Hawolgok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 하월곡)

8.7Km    2024-04-22

167, Jongam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Dongmyo Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동묘앞역)

Olive Young - Dongmyo Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동묘앞역)

8.7Km    2024-04-17

37-1, Jibong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Base is Nice (베이스이즈나이스)

8.7Km    2024-02-22

20 Dohwa 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Base is Nice is a restaurant that advocates for a natural vegetable-based diet. It offers simple yet balanced dishes centered around vegetables. The rice bowl menu using vegetables and the neatly prepared soup and side dishes are both clean and delicious. The signature dish is yachae soup (chicken and vegetable soup), and in addition, they also sell dishes like ueong gui bap (burdock cultured butter fig) and oksusu bap (corn green radish rice). Recognized in the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, it provides a healthy and tasty dining experience.

Seungjin Toy (승진완구)

Seungjin Toy (승진완구)

8.8Km    2025-01-06

30, Jong-ro 52-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-1900

Seungjin Toy is a toy store that carries almost every kind of toy imaginable from stuffed animals to character dolls and much more. What makes this store even more attractive to many customers is that their merchandise is, on average, 30% cheaper than that of their competitors.

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

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

8.8Km    2024-04-19

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

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Lotte Mart - Goyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 고양점)

Lotte Mart - Goyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 고양점)

8.8Km    2024-04-22

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

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5F N Gift [Tax Refund Shop] (5F N기프트)

5F N Gift [Tax Refund Shop] (5F N기프트)

8.8Km    2024-04-18

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원)

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원)

8.8Km    2024-11-27

281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park is a park established on the former site of the Dongdaemun Stadium. It serves as a thematic park showcasing the history and culture of Seoul, while also providing a space to experience modern design and culture. During the park's development in 2008, numerous artifacts from the Joseon dynasty, including The Two Floodgates, the Chiseong Castle, Military Training Agency, and over 1,000 relics from the Joseon era, were excavated. Alongside the park, there is the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and the Relic area.