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Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

5.9Km    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.

Saemaeul Sikdang Dongdaemun (새마을식당 동대문)

5.9Km    2024-03-11

1FL, 30, Eulji-ro 43-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2274-0410

Located near Dongdaemun and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Saemaeul Sikdang specializes in traditional Korean grilled pork, including bulgogi, moksal (grilled pork shoulder), and grilled intestine. Especially for lunch, patrons have the option to delectable baekban (hand-made set menu), which is a traditional home-made Korean meal with steamed rice and grilled pork for side dish. 

Seungjin Toy (승진완구)

Seungjin Toy (승진완구)

5.9Km    2025-01-06

30, Jong-ro 52-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-1900

Seungjin Toy is a toy store that carries almost every kind of toy imaginable from stuffed animals to character dolls and much more. What makes this store even more attractive to many customers is that their merchandise is, on average, 30% cheaper than that of their competitors.

Doota Mall (두타몰)

Doota Mall (두타몰)

5.9Km    2025-10-23

275, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Doota Mall is a must-visit shopping destination that represents Dongdaemun-the center of K-fashion and culture in Seoul. Doota offers a true one-stop shopping experience across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and dining-from K-designers, sportswear, women and men's apparel to a wide variety of cafes and restaurents. Open until midnight, Doota welcomes intenational travelers with special gifts and exclusive benefits.

Olive Young - Doota Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 두타)

Olive Young - Doota Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 두타)

5.9Km    2024-04-19

4F-51, Doosan Tower Bldg., 275, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Arirang 331 - Doota Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리랑331 두타)

Arirang 331 - Doota Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리랑331 두타)

5.9Km    2024-04-18

4F-028, 275, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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National Geographic - Doota Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (내셔널지오그래픽 두타)

National Geographic - Doota Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (내셔널지오그래픽 두타)

5.9Km    2024-04-18

B1F #05, 275, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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CK - Doota Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (CK 두타)

CK - Doota Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (CK 두타)

5.9Km    2024-04-22

147, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

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Mensa - Doota Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MENSA 두타)

Mensa - Doota Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MENSA 두타)

5.9Km    2024-04-22

147, Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

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Orange Multi MLB - Doota Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌지멀티 MLB 두타)

Orange Multi MLB - Doota Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌지멀티 MLB 두타)

5.9Km    2024-04-18

B1-005, Doosan Tower Bldg., 275, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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