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Kansong House (간송옛집)

Kansong House (간송옛집)

1.7Km    2025-04-01

149-18 Sirubong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul

The 100-year-old traditional hanok Kansong House sits by the burial mound of Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil (1906-1962), who played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritages of Korea during the Japanese colonial period. This house was orginally built by Kansong's adoptive father Jeon Myeong-gi (1870-1919) to us as a storage facilities for harvested agriculture from the northern Gyeonggi-do and Hwanghae. After his father's death, Kansong used the house as a ritual house for his father and often stayed here. Some damages were done to the house during the Korean War, and partial repair was made after his death.

Samgaksan Mountain (삼각산)

1.7Km    2024-03-20

Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Samgaksan Mountain is a mountain situated on the northern outskirts of Seoul, resembling a folding screen. Its name, meaning triangular mountain, is derived from the presence of three high peaks: Baegundae Peak, Insubong Peak, and Mangyeongdae Overlook. The highest peak, Baegundae Peak, offers a panoramic view of Seoul from its summit, featuring a spacious rock surface where many visitors can sit. Positioned behind Gyeongbokgung Palace, the palace of the Joseon dynasty, Samgaksan Mountain is visible from the rear of the Cheong Wa Dae.

Dooly Museum (둘리뮤지엄)

Dooly Museum (둘리뮤지엄)

2.0Km    2025-03-31

6 Sirubong-ro 1-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Dooly Museum is Korea's first museum to be dedicated to a single character. The museum is dedicated to Dooly, the main character from the Korean cartoon series "Dooly the Little Dinosaur." The cartoon was published as a series on a comic magazine called "Bomulseom" from 1983 to 1993, following Dooly's adventure that begins from his arrival to Ssangmun-dong inside a glacier from the Ice Age. Inspired by the series, this interactive museum was founded in Ssangmun-dong and explores the value and meaning of the hit series through the expansion of its works such as the animation series, character merch, and other media sources.

Sujeonggung (수정궁)

Sujeonggung (수정궁)

2.1Km    2021-03-29

173, Banghak-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3491-0440

It is a store that has been in operation since 1988. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is dumpling.

Taerim Sanchaejeongsik (태림 산채정식)

2.6Km    2021-03-30

32, Nohae-ro 60-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-998-5468

This restaurant is famous for its dishes of wild vegetables, Deodeok and roots of balloon flowers.

Grilled sliced pork comes with Table d’hote of assorted wild vegetables and grilled Deodeok, and is also very tasty. Water kimchi made from mineral water is deliciously spicy as well.

*Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government

Sushi Hon (스시혼)

Sushi Hon (스시혼)

2.8Km    2021-03-29

8, Dobong-ro 110-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-993-3290

A place that serves traditional Japanese sushi using fresh live fish. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sushi.

Kyungbokkung - Changdong Branch (경복궁 창동)

Kyungbokkung - Changdong Branch (경복궁 창동)

2.8Km    2024-07-31

610, Dobong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-992-6777

Chefs specializing in Korean dishes use prime meat. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled boneless ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dobong-gu, Seoul.

PENELOPE (페넬로페)

PENELOPE (페넬로페)

3.0Km    2021-03-26

1, Nohae-ro 8-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-908-0298

It has a large space and an outdoor terrace. This restaurant's signature menu is pizza. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul.

Homeplus Stores - Banghak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 방학)

Homeplus Stores - Banghak Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스스토어즈 방학)

3.0Km    2024-04-22

678, Dobong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul

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Hottracks - Suyu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 수유점)

3.1Km    2024-04-18

348, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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