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Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park (여의도샛강생태공원)

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park (여의도샛강생태공원)

10.5Km    2021-06-14

48, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0570

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park in central Seoul was the first ecological park in Korea, opened on September 25, 1997. It houses a wide variety of flora and fauna, including kestrels (Natural Monument No. 323), herons, and minnows. There is a 6 kilometer-long promenade that crosses the park, and information signs explaining various flower and plant species throughout the park.

Jeonju Sikdang (전주식당)

Jeonju Sikdang (전주식당)

10.5Km    2021-03-25

5-6, Yeouidaebang-ro, 61-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-843-6652

It is a dish made by steaming, seasoning, and braising Pollack with various vegetables. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is braised half-dried pollack.

Guri Hangang Park (Cosmos Park) (구리시민한강공원 (코스모스공원))

Guri Hangang Park (Cosmos Park) (구리시민한강공원 (코스모스공원))

10.6Km    2021-09-15

Topyeong-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-550-2474

Guri Hangang Park offers a perfect rest area for visitors where visitors can feel the cool breeze coming off the river and rest amidst the beautiful natural scenery. The park’s bounties of flowers are at their peak in May with field of canola flowers, and in September when the cosmos bloom.

Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

10.6Km    2022-12-21

99, Maeheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-575-3895

Maeheon Citizen's Forest, located near Yangjae Tollgate, was created in anticipation of the Seoul Asian Games in 1986 and the 24th Olympic Games in 1988. The forest provides a scenic habitat for 94,800 trees of 43 different species including pine, zelkova, purple bloom maple, horse chestnut, and nut pine. These trees are rarely seen in cities and the park is a popular date spot for couples. In the fall, the trees in the park bear an abundance of persimmons and quinces.

Amenities and facilities include an outdoor wedding hall, walking course, basketball court, volleyball court (also used for foot volleyball), tennis court, barefoot walking path, and outdoor workout equipment. Memorial sites and monuments like the memorial of Patriot Yun Bong-Gil can also be found scattered throughout the park grounds.

Seoul Marina Club & Yacht (서울마리나 요트&클럽)

Seoul Marina Club & Yacht (서울마리나 요트&클럽)

10.6Km    2025-04-14

160 Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-8400

Located right behind the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, this marina facility has a rather unique scenery that one cannot easily find in Korea, thanks to the view of the Hangang River and the yachts moored at the marina. Professionals operate the yachts here, so safety is guaranteed. Yacht rides here are popular because one can enjoy a sailing experience in the city center. Another draw of the yacht rides here is the scenery of Seoul, especially at night.

Isu Jokbal (이수족발)

Isu Jokbal (이수족발)

10.6Km    2021-03-29

42, Bangbaecheon-ro 4-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-534-0303

A place that serves Jokbal (pig’s feet) using Korean pork. The best menu at this restaurant is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Seoul Doseonsa Temple (도선사(서울))

10.6Km    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.

Gwonchamchi (권참치)

Gwonchamchi (권참치)

10.6Km    2021-03-24

142, Sadang-ro, 30-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-597-7080

This is a place that sells raw tuna fillet with various tuna parts. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is sliced raw tuna.

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

Mangnidan Street (망리단길)

10.6Km    2025-05-20

Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mangnidan Street is located near Poeun-ro, which can be reached in about 6 to 8 minutes of leisurely walk toward Mangwon Hangang Park from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station on Subway Line 6. Its name comes from the combination of Mangwon-dong and the Gyeongnidan Street in Itaewon, meaning the “Gyeongnidan Street of Mangwon-dong.” There are a variety of restaurants, cafes, dessert shops, and other small shops, each with their own charm, making it a great place to take the kids shopping or just get some rest. This place is quite close to Mangwon Market, so visitors can stop by the market if time allows. Another way to fit this area into the itinerary is as a pit stop for desserts or some shopping before heading to Mangwon Hangang Park.

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

10.6Km    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.