Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))

2.9Km 2024-03-12

68, Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3672-5945

Gilsangsa Temple is a prominent temple located in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. The name "Gilsangsa" means "a favorable and auspicious temple." Visitors can experience temple, participate in Buddhist practices, and even enjoy templestay programs on weekends. During autumn, visitors can admire red spider lilies and wildflowers, immersing themselves in the beauty of nature and finding inner peace.

Innisfree - Sinseol-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 신설동역)

2.9Km 2024-04-17

1F, 20, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hwanghak Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 황학사거리)

2.9Km 2024-04-17

410, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang (인왕산 더숲 초소책방)

2.9Km 2024-03-06

172 Inwangsan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang is a bakery and book café located along the trail of Inwangsan Mountain, remodeled from an old police station. Surrounded by glass walls within the forest, it blends seamlessly with nature, offering a panoramic view of Namsan Tower through the transparent windows. On the second floor terrace, guests can enjoy the scenic view of Seoul. Freshly baked bread and desserts are available daily, and the venue occasionally hosts book talks and music concerts.

Olive Young - Plus Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 플러스점)

3.0Km 2024-06-27

#B114~#B115, 372, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

3.0Km 2024-10-29

121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.

In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.

Hanok Stay Unnie house [Korea Quality] 한옥스테이 언니집 [한국관광 품질인증]

3.0Km 2024-08-14

13-3, Wangsan-ro 5-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-504-0904-2568

Unnie house ("Sister House") on Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, is a private hanok stay in the heart of the city. The house is inside an alleyway, where it’s quiet and tranquil. The accommodation consists of a living room, kitchen with exposed beams, lounge with a beam projector for watching movies, bathroom, bedroom, separate tea ceremony room, and yard. The absence of clutter and attention to detail in this space will heal and relax.

Inwangsa Temple (인왕사 (서울))

3.0Km 2020-04-02

16-1, Tongil-ro 18ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-4434

Inwangsa Temple refers to the entire cluster of small Buddhist temples located on Inwangsan Mountain (alt. 338m) in the heart of Seoul. The eastern foot of the mountain has many scenic spots with its distinctively cozy and tasteful atmosphere, and the northern area called Mugye-dong also offers beautiful scenery. Inwangsa Temple was established in the early Joseon period (1392-1910) to guard the national palace Gyeongbokbung. The temple is comprised of 11 shrines from five different Buddhist orders. The unique design of each shrine adds pleasure to hikers on their way up to Seonbawi, an unusual rock formation that is a site of many folk beliefs and shamanist rites.

Zara - Lotte Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (자라 롯데 서울역점)

3.0Km 2024-04-22

378, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Donam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 돈암점)

3.0Km 2024-06-27

39, Dongsomun-ro 22-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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