Gildong Ecological Park (길동생태공원)

10.5Km 2021-10-23

1291, Cheonho-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-489-2770

Gildong Ecological Park was founded by the Seoul government by restoring the wetland on the side of Cheonho-daero. The park maintains and preserves a wide range of flora and fauna in their natural habitats, allowing park visitors to observe plants, animals and insects in a natural ecosystem, and to learn about the importance of nature conservation.

The 80,683 ㎡ park is divided into a wetland zone, forest zone, and grassland zone. Amenities include an outdoor classroom, outdoor exhibition space, observation deck, pergolas, and more. The bird observation platform in particular is a great way to birdwatch in the urban landscape.

Wondang Gamjatang Hongdae (원당감자탕 홍대)

10.5Km 2024-03-19

Hana building, 20-6, Wausan-ro, 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-333-1706

Located near Hongik University, Wondang Gamjatang specializes in gamjatang (pork backbone stew). Gamjatang is a thick and spicy soup made with pork backbone, potatoes, kimchi cabbage, ground perilla seeds, green onions, garlic, and other vegetables and seasonings. Customers have the option to rolled omelet, hot stone pot rice, and beef and rice soup. 7-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik Univ. Station, it is easily accessible.

EW New Balance - Hongik Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 뉴발란스 홍대)

10.5Km 2024-04-16

20, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Hongik University Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 홍대점)

10.5Km 2024-06-27

15, Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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ABC-Mart - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 홍대점)

10.5Km 2024-04-23

17, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대)

10.5Km 2025-04-14

20 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

ER Shoopen - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ER 슈펜 홍대)

10.5Km 2024-04-18

153, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Mh Butter - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MH 버터 홍대)

10.5Km 2024-04-18

B2, 153, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Seogyo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 서교)

10.5Km 2024-04-18

#101, and #103, 19, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Hongik Univ.(만족오향족발 홍대)

10.5Km 2024-03-20

191 Donggyo-ro Mapo-gu Seoul
+82-2-323-1233

Located near Hongik Univ. Station, Manjok Ohyang Jokbal is said to be one of the top three jokbal (braised pigs' feet) restaurants in Seoul. Their signature dishes are manjog ohyang jokbal (braised five-spice pigs' feet), jokbal and jaengban guksu (jumbo sized buckwheat noodles) set menu. Manjok ohyang jokbal is made with pigs' feet marinated in five different sauce flavors, giving it a chewy texture and rich flavor. Bul jokbal (spicy braised pigs' feet) is a popular dish that can be paired with bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork) or jokbal as a half and half set menu.

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