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Gwangjang Market (광장시장)

Gwangjang Market (광장시장)

3.2Km    2024-07-08

88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0291

Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The name Gwangjang means "to gather from afar and keep altogether." The market began as a small trading center that brought in goods from nearby regions, but has now grown into a large wholesale market selling a variety of goods, including upholstery, imported goods, groceries, dried fish, traditional goods, and more. The most popular section of the market is the food street connected to the East Gate, North Gate 2, and South Gate 1. The food street caters to a wide range of patrons due to the plethora of menus available. It is also one of the most recommended tourist attraction for international travelers.

Jamwon Hangang Park (잠원한강공원)

3.2Km    2024-10-23

221-124 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0531

Jamwon Hangang Park is a public recreation area on the Hangang River. Nearby attractions include athletic facilities (running tracks, soccer fields, basketball courts, etc.), various water sports facilities, and an 8.2-kilometer inline skating path. A bicycle path along the Hanfgang River, an outdoor swimming pool in summer, and a snow sledding center in winter are the most frequently used ones by may citizens. Jamwon was once a mulberry field, so there is also a thematic nature learning center that depicts the life of the silkworm.

Eunseong Hoejip (은성회집)

Eunseong Hoejip (은성회집)

3.2Km    2021-03-29

88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-6813

You can enjoy Daegu maeuntang (fish stew), which is perfect for hangover. This restaurant's signature menu is sicy codfish stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Acmé De La Vie - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아크메드라비 청담)

3.2Km    2024-04-18

1F, 2F(Cheongdam-dong), 34, Seolleung-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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8 Seconds - Garosugil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 가로수길점)

8 Seconds - Garosugil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에잇세컨즈 가로수길점)

3.2Km    2024-04-18

49, Gangnam-daero 156-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Buchon Yukhoe (부촌육회)

Buchon Yukhoe (부촌육회)

3.2Km    2021-03-24

200-12, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-1831

This 2020 Michelin Guide restaurant has been around for three generations already. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is beef tartare.

Patagonia - Garosugil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파타고니아 가로수길직영점)

Patagonia - Garosugil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파타고니아 가로수길직영점)

3.2Km    2024-06-27

17, Dosan-daero 15-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Buchon Yukhoe (부촌육회)

Buchon Yukhoe (부촌육회)

3.2Km    2024-03-04

200-12 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Buchon Yukhoe is a renowned restaurant located in Gwangjang Market's Beef Tartare Street, selected by the Michelin Guide in 2023. It specializes in yukhoe (beef tartare), a Korean-style raw beef dish marinated with sesame oil and pear. The restaurant uses fresh Korean beef supplied daily, ensuring a delightful and nutty flavor. The simple seasoning enhances the natural taste of the ingredients, and the yolk-topped yukhoe adds visual appeal to the dish.

SADDLER HAUS (새들러하우스)

3.2Km    2024-02-21

B1, 10 Dosan-daero 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Saddler Haus is a charming café nestled in the chic Garosu-gil of Sinsa-dong. It is known for its customizable signature waffles, which can be tailored with a variety of flavors like sesame seeds, cheese, and basil. The café offers a seasonal drink named Summer Chocolate, exclusively available from June to November. Other unique beverages such as Saddler spänner and Plum squash are also popular. Owing to the café's cozy size, when seating is at capacity, visitors may be limited to a stay of up to 1 to 1.5 hours.

JUMP(코믹 마샬아츠 퍼포먼스 ‘점프’)

3.2Km    2025-03-15

47, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul