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Seoul Mangusan Mountain (망우산(서울))

Seoul Mangusan Mountain (망우산(서울))

9.1Km    2021-02-10

San 69-1, Mangu-dong, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2094-2395

Mangusan Mountain at 281.7 meters above sea level spans across Mangu-dong and Myeonmok-dong of Seoul, and Guri-si of Gyeonggi-do. Located on the mountain is Mangu Cemetery, which was designated as a public cemetery in 1933. Since its designation, many popular people have been buried here including children’s literature author Bang Jeong-hwan (penname: Sopa), independence activists Oh Se-chang and Han Yong-un, and Ji Seok-young who pioneered the use of the smallpox vaccination in Korea and was also a Korean linguist. In addition, tombstones bearing chronological listings of seven popular poets and one educator were installed at the park, making the cemetery a venue for historical education. The park also has Sin Gyeong-jin Sindobi, a cultural asset designated as Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 95. It is a monument of Sin Gyeong-jin, an official scholar of the Joseon dynasty.

The park also has a 5.2-kilometer-long circular road named “The Thinking Path”. The name was selected through a public competition held in May 1998. Other facilities include the urban environment and nature observation road, a wooden gazebo, and a mineral spring. Thanks to the well managed trees and clean air, the park is visited by many citizens seeking a place to rest.

Seoul Hiking Tourism Center - Bukhansan Branch (서울도심등산관광센터(북한산))

9.1Km    2024-03-05

5F, 181-7 Ui-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-1533-2608

The Seoul Hiking Tourism Center is located 5 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Bukhansan Ui Station and provides various services to hikers. It provides hiking course guidance and information (available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese) about the mountains of Seoul, including Bukhansan, Bugaksan, and Inwangsan Mountains, as well as promotional materials such as Seoul hiking tourism guidebooks and maps. Also, it operates hiking tour programs with various themes every week for foreigners and offers hiking gear rental services such as hiking boots, hiking attire, trekking poles, gloves, and crampons for foreigners. (Koreans accompanied by foreigners can also rent the gear.) In addition, there is a storage locker and lounge for visitors, so they can pack up and rest before hiking.

The National Library of Korea (국립중앙도서관)

The National Library of Korea (국립중앙도서관)

9.1Km    2021-06-22

201, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-590-0500

The National Library of Korea collects and preserves many important documents and books, promoting a culture of appreciation for these cultural heritages. The library was founded on May 28, 1988 in the area of Seocho Park, later expanding to include an annex. The scenery of the park is beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing, perfectly suited to the pursuit of knowledge. For further understanding, the library also offers guided tours for those interested in library science. Many materials have also been scanned and are accessible online through the digital library.

Yeontabal Samseong COEX(연타발 삼성코엑스)

Yeontabal Samseong COEX(연타발 삼성코엑스)

9.1Km    2020-10-30

35, Teheran-ro, 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-557-9981

This Korean cuisine is located near Samseong (World Trade Center Seoul) Station, Seoul. The representative menu is marinated grilled ribs. An AAA-certified (the highest grade) restaurant in Seoul.

Callaway - POSCO Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (캘러웨이 포스코점)

Callaway - POSCO Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (캘러웨이 포스코점)

9.1Km    2024-04-22

524, Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Shinman Co.,Ltd[Korea Quality]/주식회사 신만 [한국관광 품질인증]

9.1Km    2024-08-27

83 Bangullae-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-373-8880

Shinman Co.,Ltd is a red ginseng store in Mangwon-Dong, Seoul. The store sells fresh, steamed and dried red ginseng; fresh ginseng lightly boiled in water; dried Taegeuk ginseng; and processed red ginseng products. It’s open 24/7 and staff speak foreign languages ​​including English, Chinese, Malay, and Cantonese. 

Bo Reum Sae (보름쇠)

9.1Km    2024-03-18

36, Teheran-ro 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-569-9967

Bo Reum Sae serves juicy and tender Jeju heugu gui (grilled Jeju black beef). The cuts are sourced directly from a farm in Jeju via air, dry-aged for 2,000 hours, and served with deep flavors and tender texture. This restaurant has been a part of MICHELIN Guide Seoul for seven straight years since 2017.

Aune Budaejjigae&Samgyeopsal (아우네부대찌개&삼겹살)

Aune Budaejjigae&Samgyeopsal (아우네부대찌개&삼겹살)

9.1Km    2021-03-29

31, Teheran-ro 83-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-568-1314

This is a place where you can enjoy not only the representative dish Budaejjigae (spicy sausage stew) but also Samgyeopsal. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sausage stew.

Innisfree - Noryangjin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 노량진)

Innisfree - Noryangjin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 노량진)

9.2Km    2024-04-22

162, Noryangjin-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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BT Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (비티성형외과)

BT Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (비티성형외과)

9.2Km    2024-06-27

17, Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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