Seoul Doseonsa Temple (도선사(서울))

3.9Km 2025-06-25

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

Doseonsa Temple was established 1,100 years ago during the latter part of the Silla Kingdom when the renowned Buddhist priest Doseonguksa was traveling through the mountains. After visiting the site, Doseonguksa made a prophecy that led to the construction of the temple. According to legend, he used only his walking stick to carve the large Bodhisattva that sits at the temple. Interestingly enough, the statue does not show any evidence of chisel marks, further adding to the mystery of how the statue was made.

During the 7th year of King Gwangmu of the Joseon dynasty, Doseonsa Temple was officially named the representative temple of Korea with the purpose of promoting Cheongdamdaejongsa's Korean Buddhism movement, aiming at a religious revival. Due to these special circumstances Deseonsa Temple gained a high reputation and much recognition, which have held strong to this day.

Inside the temple, visitors can view the remains and written works of Cheongdamdaejongsa in the Cheongdamdaejongsa Memorial Hall. Next to the road leading to Cheonbuljeon Hall is a pond where you can toss a coin and make a wish and just past Yongammun Gate is a hiking path connecting Baegundae Cliff and Insubong Peak. Inside the Ksitigarbha Hall are portraits of President Park Chung-hee, Yuk Yeong-su, and Hyundai Chairman Chung Ju-yung. In front of the hall is a tree that is said to have been planted by a Buddhist priest who brought it from India 200 years ago. Historical artifacts can be found throughout the temple.

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

3.9Km 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.

Olive Young - Hoeryong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 회룡역)

4.0Km 2024-04-17

1F, 99, Oemi-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Himart - Sanggye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 상계점)

4.1Km 2024-04-19

1641, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Wondangsaem Park (원당샘공원)

4.1Km 2024-02-15

16 Haedeung-ro 32ga-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Wondangsaem Pond is named after the Wondang village, where the Yun family settled about 600 years ago. It is a park that harmoniously blends a traditional pond with a Hall of Rejoicing Pavilion called Samojeong, a wall fall, and a floral wall. During autumn, the golden foliage of an 800-year-old ginkgo tree enriches the surroundings, and a deck path around the tree offers a delightful stroll.

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

4.2Km 2024-04-22

678, Dobong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Mart - Jangam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 장암점)

4.3Km 2024-04-22

224, Janggok-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Hesse Garden ((유)헤세의정원)

4.3Km 2024-02-22

111 Hoguk-ro 550beon-gil, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
031-877-5113

Hesse Garden is a garden-style integrated culture space named after Herman Hesse, the renowned German literary figure. The garden encompasses various facilities including Grill Hyvää, a barbecue place; Cafe Hyvää, a café and dessert spot; Nature Dog, a dog-friendly café; and Gallery H, an area for exhibitions and performances. The outdoor garden provides a splendid view, adorned with seasonal flowers and ancient trees.

Seonungak (한옥카페 선운각)

4.6Km 2025-10-29

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

Seonungak is a hanok cafe facing Doseonsa Temple at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, the perfect location to take in the beauty of the changing seasons. The cafe is also the largest hanok building outside of the royal palaces in Seoul. Previously limited to weddings and filming events, the hanok has reopened as a cafe, selling a range of traditional Korean drinks.

Kyungbokkung - Changdong Branch (경복궁 창동)

4.7Km 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.

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