Cheongdam Fashion Street (청담패션거리)

5.0Km 2022-09-06

Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-3445-0111

The street from the Cheongdam Station intersection to Galleria Department Store is lined with luxury brand stores and dubbed as “Cheongdam Fashion Street." Often frequented by celebrities, the area became a popular tourist destination for hallyu fans. Inside the alleys are famous restaurants, and with art galleries and boutiques popping up within the area, the street has gained a reputation as a cultural shopping street.

National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

5.0Km 2024-03-26

52 Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A museum where one can look at Korea's meteorological observation history and technological development through exhibitions. The museum has the world's first rain gauge, invented in 1441, in the early Joseon dynasty. The museum operates approximately 350 meteorological observatories across Korea and focuses on promoting the uniqueness and excellence of Korea's meteorological science. There are permanent collections and special exhibitions. The permanent collections focus on the history of meteorological science in Korea. At the same time, the special exhibitions take a closer look at the history and information about meteorological science and natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes) that occurred in various regions of Korea. There are experience programs related to meteorological science, such as making a rain gauge or learning about rain gauges.

Hay - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (헤이 가로수)

5.0Km 2024-04-18

34, Apgujeong-ro 14-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Uireung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 의릉(경종, 선의왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])

5.1Km 2021-06-03

146-20, Hwarang-ro 32-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-964-0579

Uireung is the royal tomb of King Gyeongjong (reign 1720-1724), the 20th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, and his second wife, Queen Seonui.

King Gyeongjong was the first son of King Sukjong and Janghuibin, who was one of King Sukjong’s concubines. King Gyeongjong, who was born weak and anemic, died four years after becoming the king, without any great political achievements. Uireung tombs differ from the other royal double tombs in that they are not placed side-by-side. Instead, according to geomantic theory, one tomb has been placed directly behind the other one. The arrangement also shows that when making tombs, Korean ancestors did their best to protect the natural environment. Another feature of Uireung Royal Tomb is the stone fence raised using twelve stone posts. Each post has a letter inscribed, representing one of the twelve sibijisin gods.