Seoul International Dance Festival (서울세계무용축제)

17.5Km 2022-10-13

56, World Cup buk-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

SIDance (Seoul International Dance Festival) is a regular international festival, hosted by the Seoul Section of CID-UNESCO. The festival took on the role as a pioneer in promoting international exchange among dancers around the globe. It aims to inspire creators and broaden their perspectives while offering unique and original performances to the audience. Today, the festival is acclaimed Korea's largest scale authentic international dance festival.

Buramsan Mountain (불암산)

17.6Km 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.

Dasan Ecological Park (다산생태공원)

17.6Km 2024-11-04

767 Dasan-ro, Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dasan Ecological Park, a serene spot favored by TWICE’s Jihyo for her peaceful moments, is an ecological park that harmoniously combines nature, history, and culture. Nestled along the Han River, it provides an ideal setting for a leisurely evening walk. Furthermore, guests can deepen their understanding of the park’s diverse plant life and historical significance through guided ecological commentary.

Hi Seoul Youth Hostel (하이서울유스호스텔)

17.6Km 2021-06-30

200, Yeongsin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2677-1779

Hi Seoul Youth Hostel offers quality service and facilities to ensure a relaxing vacation. The hostel is easily accessible via Seoul subway on lines 2 and 5. In addition to 95 rooms, Hi Seoul Youth Hostel has a convention hall, conference room, and a seminar room that are suited for group trips and events. The hostel also offers diverse cultural programs to encourage cultural exchange during guests' stay.

Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울))

17.6Km 2021-08-17

137, Bibong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-395-9911

Geumseonsa Temple is located within Bukhansan National Park, just behind Cheong Wa Da (The Blue House) and Gyeongbokgung Palace. The entrance to the temple is just off the hiking path to Bibong Peak.

After passing Banyajeon Hall, where Buddhist services are held, visitors will see a pine tree over 200 years old, and beyond that, a staircase with 108 steps leading up to Daejeokgwangjeon Hall in the temple's main area. To the right is Samseonggak House and Hongyegyo Bridge over the clear waters flowing down from the mountain.

Additional temple buildings include Mitajeon Hall and Yeonhwadang Hall, built in 2004 by Monk Beopan; and Jeokmukdang Hall, built using traditional construction techniques.

Wondangsaem Park (원당샘공원)

17.6Km 2024-02-15

16 Haedeung-ro 32ga-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Wondangsaem Pond is named after the Wondang village, where the Yun family settled about 600 years ago. It is a park that harmoniously blends a traditional pond with a Hall of Rejoicing Pavilion called Samojeong, a wall fall, and a floral wall. During autumn, the golden foliage of an 800-year-old ginkgo tree enriches the surroundings, and a deck path around the tree offers a delightful stroll.

Dasan Heritage Site (Namyangju) (다산유적지 (남양주))

17.7Km 2023-06-27

11, Dasan-ro 747beon-gil, Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-590-2837

Dasan Heritage Site is located in the hometown of Dasan Jeong Yak-Yong (1762~1836), a scholar from the late Joseon Dynasty. Growing up in the village, Dasan criticized corruption, and tried to reform outdated institutions and conventions. During his long exile, Dasan authored "Mongminsimseo" (a book on how to rule the people) and "Gyeongseyupo" (a book on how to reform land policies, stabilize people's lives, and strengthen the nation and its army) among others. Today, Dasan is regarded as one of the greatest scholars of Silhak (Realist school of Confucianism) of the late Joseon dynasty.

At Dasan Heritage Site, Dasan's birthplace, Yeoyudang, grave and works are well preserved. Dasan Memorial showcases the scholar's achievements and footprints such as Geojunggi, a traditional equipment used to lift heavy objects in the Suwon Fortress construction, and the miniature Gangjin Dasan Chodang, where he lived in exile. Dasan Cultural Center houses Dasan's numerous writings and books.

Songihyang Hanjeongsik (한정식 송이향)

17.7Km 2024-02-29

413, Baegun-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-426-9181

Songihyang Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant offering tranquil views of Cheonggyesan Mountain and Baegun Lake. Their signature dish, the borigulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), features barley-aged yellow croaker dried in the sea breeze of Yeonggwang, soaked in rice water to remove excess salt, and steamed with pine needles. This main dish is accompanied by seven other dishes, with the rice cooked in a cast-iron pot highlighting the meal’s flavors. Additionally, the deodeokgui jeongsik (grilled deodeok set menu) and jjukkumi jeongsik (spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus set menu) are also highly recommended. Nearby attractions such as Gwanggyo Mountain, Seoul Grand Park, and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art offer visitors a comprehensive experience of the area.

Cartoon Hansik jeonmunjeom (카툰한식전문점)

17.7Km 2021-03-25

175, Yeongsin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2635-7773

You can experience Gamjatang (pork backbone stew), one of Korea’s representative stews. The best menu at this restaurant is blood sausage soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Sakeya (사케야)

17.7Km 2021-03-25

222, Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2069-1228

It is a place where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine and Japanese alcoholic beverages. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled skewers.

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