Wonjo Hosu Samgyetang (원조호수삼계탕)

12.8Km 2024-03-15

276, Dorim-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-848-2440

Opened in 1990, Wonjo Hosu Samgyetang is often cited as one of the three best samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) restaurants in Seoul. It has only one dish on the menu, the samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) with thick and rich soup flavored with perilla seeds. The soup comes with a plate of kkakdugi (diced radish kimchi), sizable chili pepper and cucumber pieces to be dipped into gochujang (red chili paste), and raw garlic.

Hangangsoo Hospital [Tax Refund Shop] (한강수병원)

12.8Km 2024-04-23

83, Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Cafe Unt (카페언트)

12.9Km 2023-10-24

97, Namtaeryeongyet-gil, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Cafe Unt serves excellent handmade cheesecake in a residential district in Gwacheon-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. In addition to its signature menu, handmade cheesecake, it also offers scones, basil sandwiches, jambon beurre, and soup, along with beverages like coffee, latte, tea, and ade. The view of the forest beyond the window gives the interior space an art gallery-like atmosphere. The underground floor also has a wide space with a high ceiling, so one can enjoy a comfortable stay there with a cup of coffee.

Seonbawi Memil Jangteo (선바위메밀장터)

12.9Km 2023-10-24

5-7, Dwitgol-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

This restaurant serves a delicious and springy bowl of buckwheat noodles prepared in-house. The signature menu here is buckwheat noodles with perilla oil. The best way to enjoy that is to eat all the noodles, then mop up the sauce with half a rice bowl of radish water kimchi. If you like fish, buckwheat noodles with raw pollack is the way to go, while buckwheat noodles with radish water kimchi are a great way to get the refreshing taste of water kimchi. Get some boiled pork slices and sliced raw pollack as a side dish to round out your meal. The restaurant fills up by 11:00 or so, and waiting is mandatory, so visiting early is recommended.

Buramsan Mountain (불암산)

13.0Km 2021-04-23

22, Deongneung-ro 130ga-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2116-3943

Buramsan Mountain is an 508-meter high rock mountain, drawing the border between Junggye-dong and Sanggye-dong in Nowon-gu and Byeolnae-myeon in Namyangju. The total area is approximately 5,355,396 square meters and was designated as a city nature park in 1977. The mountain is named after its appearance that resembles Buddha wearing songnak (headgear) and is also referred to as Cheonbosan or Piramsan Mountain. The ridge stretches long enough to enjoy the scenery and it's an easy hike because it is not too steep. In particular, the stunning view of Seoul at night unfolds at the top of the mountain.
Buramsanseong Fortress is located 420 meters above sea level and the rock cliffs are often used as rock climbing spots. There are also various hiking trails and about ten springs to get fresh mineral water. Burampokpo Falls is popular in winter among ice climbing enthusiasts.

E-Mart - Garden5 Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 가든파이브)

13.0Km 2024-04-22

10, Chungmin-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Wumukbaemi Sillim Main Store (우묵배미)

13.0Km 2024-02-16

1540 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Wumukbaemi is a Korean restaurant situated near the Horim Museum. The name "Wumukbaemi" translates to a dented rice paddy, harking back to the old name of Nangok, the location of the restaurant. The standout dish is the dwaeji dubu jjigae (pork and bean curd jjigae), featuring ample portions of pork and bean curd. It boasts a clean taste, free from the strong smell of pork and without excessive saltiness. Nearby attractions encompass Gwanaksan Ecological Park, Boramae Park, and Yeouido Park.

Olive Young - Mullae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 문래)

13.1Km 2024-06-27

63, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University (서울대학교 규장각)

13.1Km 2022-07-27

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-6030

Gyujanggak Library was founded in 1776 during the reign of King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon dynasty, at which time it was located within the Changdeokgung Palace grounds. It functioned as the royal library, which housed writings of the previous kings, their relics and books from home and abroad.

Today Seoul National University maintains the items of Gyujanggak in a traditional Korean building which is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities necessary for the preservation of cultural heritages. Moreover, Gyujanggak Library of Seoul National University collects and publishes books from a variety of sectors such as politics, economy and society.

Gyujanggak now houses more than 270,000 items including 7 national treasures, 8 treasures, 180,000-plus old books, about 50,000 documents and 18,000 printing blocks. Among them, Joseon Wangjo Sillok (the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, a National Treasure), Seungjeongwon Ilgi (the Diaries of the Royal Secretariat, a National Treasure) and Uigwe (the Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty) have been designated as UNESCO World Cultural Heritages.

Museum of Art, Seoul National University (서울대학교미술관)

13.1Km 2021-03-03

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-9504

Museum of Art, Seoul National University was established as an independent institution in 1995 after several years of development under the Department of Modern Art at Seoul National University Museum. It is the first university art museum in Korea dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary art. Designed by the world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, the museum was constructed and donated by the Samsung Group. It has evolved into a cultural complex equipped with exhibition halls, auditorium, classrooms, and other educational facilities. The museum places special emphasis on educational programs that are open not just to the university's students and faculty, but also to the local community. In addition to modern and contemporary artworks, the museum brings together and exhibits diverse forms of art and culture such as architecture, music, literature, film, and theater.

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