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Insa Art Plaza (인사아트 프라자)

7.5Km    2020-04-23

34-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-9969

Seoul Baekje Museum (한성백제박물관)

7.5Km    2021-03-11

71, Wiryeseong-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2152-5800

Opened on April 30, 2012, Seoul Baekje Museum was founded by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in order to preserve artifacts related to Seoul's 2,000-year-old history and to shed light on Seoul's cultural identity. The museum is located inside Olympic Park, overlooking Mongchontoseong Fortress.

Paradise Casino Walker Hill (파라다이스 카지노 워커힐)

7.5Km    2025-05-16

177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-1899-0700

Paradise Casino Walker Hill is a foreigner-exclusive casino operating inside Walker Hill Hotel, from where guests can enjoy a fine view of the Hangang River nearby. The casino is open 24 hours a day, all year round, and offers baccarat, blackjack, roulette, and tai-sai tables among others, and a variety of slot machines as well. The game tables are run by expert dealers, and staff members are fluent in many languages to serve the customers’ needs.

Grand Walkerhill Seoul (그랜드 워커힐 서울)

7.5Km    2021-02-24

177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-455-5000

Grand Walkerhill is located in the center of Seoul, surrounded by beautiful nature and the Hangang River as well as the greenery of Achasan Mountain. It offers a comfortable resting place, banquet halls, and venues for entertainment, aiming to be a specialized premium hotel and valued as the best urban resort. It is equipped with 557 guestrooms, restaurants and bars, and 11 convention centers, including a grand banquet hall that can accommodate up to 1,000 people. The hotel also features an outdoor leisure sports area and kids' club for family entertainment.

Vista Walkerhill Seoul, Wellness Club (비스타 워커힐 서울, 웰니스클럽)

7.5Km    2024-12-12

177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-455-5000

Vista Walkerhill Seoul is nestled in Achasan Mountain like a cloud overlooking the Hangang River. It offers beautiful natural sceneries that cannot be found in downtown. A combination of high technology and nature adds vitality while allowing guests to relax surrounded by nature. A new space where humans, nature, and the future coexist. Vista Walkerhill Seoul leads a sustainable and luxurious culture through differentiated and creative lifestyle experiences.

Grande Walkerhill Seoul Myongwolgwan (그랜드 워커힐 서울 명월관)

7.5Km    2020-06-13

177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-450-4595

Myongwolgwan is a charcoal-grilled galbi (marinated short ribs) specialty restaurant located at the Grande Walkerhill Seoul Hotel. Housed in a building that gracefully combines traditional hanok (Korean-style house) architecture with elements of modern design, Myongwolgwan is renowned for its delicious galbi dishes. The restaurant’s galbi dishes are prepared with top-quality beef, marinated in a delectable mix of natural ingredients, and cooked to perfection on a traditional hardwood charcoal grill. Also boasting a wide assortment of wines and an outdoor garden overlooking the Hangang River, Myongwolgwan offers one of the area’s most exquisite fine dining experiences. The outdoor garden may also be booked for large gatherings and special events.

Grand Walkerhill Riverpark (Outdoor swimming pool) (그랜드 워커힐 리버파크 수영장(야외수영장))

7.5Km    2022-12-21

177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-450-4630

Grand Walker Hill Riverpark is a swimming pool using water comprised of alkali ingredients such as sodium and potassium from underground granite. Since it opened in 1994, the Riverpark is one of Seoul's most popular summer getaways to enjoy swimming. Located by the Hangang River and Achasan Mountain, it provides fresh air as well as the beautiful nature scenery. People can use any of the various facilities, including the main pool, lazy river, swimming pool for children, pool-side restaurant offering special summer lunch, and sun tanning beds.

Gloomy Day(사의 찬미)

7.5Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로14길 29 (혜화동)

Gloomy Sunday(글루미 선데이)

7.5Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로14길 29 (혜화동)

Insa-dong (인사동)

7.5Km    2024-05-17

62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-0222

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area offering every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center.

The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. They are hidden deep within the twisting alleyways, making it feel like a treasure hunt. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique.

Every Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, the main street is blocked to vehicular traffic and it becomes a cultural space. Stores set up booths outside and Korean candy merchants and fortune teller stalls can easily be found; there are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art.