Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관)

8.8Km 2024-10-29

121 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional living culture. The museum exhibits wooden furniture made in the late Joseon dynasty by material (persimmon tree, maple tree, paulownia tree, zelkova tree, pine tree, papers, etc.), by the type of space (men’s quarters, women’s quarters, kitchen, etc.), and by regional characteristics. It also exhibits interior decorations, flower walls, chimneys, and yards, as well as ten traditional Korean houses.
This museum operates through a guided tour (maximum of 20 people per group) only, suitable for showing Korea's housing culture that harmonizes furniture and nature. The old household items, “furniture,” are displayed in rooms outside glass storage boxes, allowing visitors to experience a beautiful traditional culture.
Since it was selected as the official luncheon venue for the spouses of leaders of 20 countries at the 2010 G20 Seoul Summit, there has been a steady stream of state guests and worldwide celebrities, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, the German President, the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Prime Minister of Singapore, the King and Queen of Belgium, the King of Sweden, the head of the IMF, and movie stars Brad Pitt, and Victoria Beckham.

In addition, it was selected as the "most beautiful museum in Seoul” by CNN in 2011. The museum also served as an interview location for BTS members, who are receiving global attention. As such, it is attracting attention as a representative tourist destination in Seoul and a cultural space preferred by government ministries and companies. Tours require reservations, which can be made through the website.

Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang (인왕산 더숲 초소책방)

8.8Km 2024-03-06

172 Inwangsan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang is a bakery and book café located along the trail of Inwangsan Mountain, remodeled from an old police station. Surrounded by glass walls within the forest, it blends seamlessly with nature, offering a panoramic view of Namsan Tower through the transparent windows. On the second floor terrace, guests can enjoy the scenic view of Seoul. Freshly baked bread and desserts are available daily, and the venue occasionally hosts book talks and music concerts.

Let's Run Park Seoul (렛츠런파크 서울)

8.8Km 2020-09-01

107, Gyeongmagongwon-daero, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1566-3333

Located north of Seoul Grand Park and Seoulland, Let's Run Park is an international-scale horse racing park. The park was constructed between May 1984 and July 1988, hosting events during both the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics before opening to the general public in September 1989. Main facilities include the race course and grandstand. The grandstand is a large, 6-story building with a single basement level. Each floor offers convenient amenities, including race tickets, restaurants, and snack bars.

ABC-Mart - Cheonho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 천호점)

8.8Km 2024-04-18

7, Cheonho-daero 157-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

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MBRO Donkkaseu (엠브로돈까스)

8.8Km 2021-03-18

26, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-363-5241

This is a Japanese cuisine located in Sinchon, Seoul. It sells even spicy pork cutlet. The best menu at this restaurant is pork cutlet.

Cheongdamdong Pojangmacha (청담동포장마차)

8.8Km 2024-03-07

25, Yonsei-ro 4-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-363-4377

Cheongdamdong Pojangmacha hearkens to the idea of a pojangmacha, street food carts that often offer snacks and alcoholic beverages. During the daytime, Cheongdamdong Pojangmacha offers meals like chueogui dosirak (mon’s lunch box). In the evening, the restaurant’s snack menu with nearly 50 dishes is opened to the visitors. One can, for instance, find dak bokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken), cheese gyeran mari (rolled omelet with cheese), tteokbokki, manduguk (mandu soup), odolppyeo (pork belly cartilage), yukhoe (beef tartare) at affordable prices.

Yakinoyuki - Gil-dong Branch (아키노유키 길동)

8.8Km 2021-03-29

50-7, Olympic-ro 70-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-488-6923

It is a Japanese pub serving a variety of dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled patagonian toothfish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul.

Yutaro (유타로)

8.8Km 2021-03-29

56-6, Olympic-ro 70-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-478-6999

It is a traditional Japanese ramen restaurant frequented by many gourmets. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is instant noodles.

Gwangnaru Hangang Park Outdoor Swimming Pool (한강시민공원 광나루수영장(실외))

8.8Km 2019-07-30

83-66, Seonsa-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-470-9561

Six of the city's Hangang Parks have outdoor swimming pools, including Gwangnaru Hangang Park. Supported by meticulous water quality management, they are not only safe, but also an inexpensive alternative to private facilities. Excellent amenities include swimming equipment rentals, food, and beverages.

Olens - Sinchon Myeongmul Street Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 신촌명물)

8.8Km 2024-04-17

1F, 18, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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