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Jungmisan Recreational Forest (중미산자연휴양림)

Jungmisan Recreational Forest (중미산자연휴양림)

18.9Km    2022-09-07

1152, Jungmisan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-771-7166

Jungmisan Recreational Forest unfolds at the end of a lovely drive along the famous Nongdachigogae Road, the highest ridge road in the vicinity of Seoul. The forest boasts a striking landscape of thick groves of trees and a view overlooking the Namhangang River. During some mornings, the forest’s log cabins are veiled by a thick fog, further adding to the beautiful natural ambience.

Rising 834 meters above sea level, Jungmisan Mountain is a popular sunrise destination frequented by throngs of hikers every year. Thick forests of pine trees create a rooftop of branches from spring to fall. Being surrounded by the tall mountains of Baegunsan, Yumyeongsan, and Yongmunsan, Jungmisan Mountain feels like it is in the inner mountainous region of Gangwon-do, although it is close to Seoul.

The forest has log cabins that can accommodate groups of 4 to 10 people as well as campsites that complement the surrounding natural environment. Visitors can enjoy a comfortable walk through the trees on a trail that winds through the heart of the forest.

Cheonho Jjukkumi (천호쭈꾸미)

Cheonho Jjukkumi (천호쭈꾸미)

18.9Km    2021-03-29

14, Cheonho-daero 158-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-477-9994

It is a place frequented by the residents of Cheonho-dong. The best menu at this restaurant is webfoot octopus. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul.

E-Mart Traders - Wolgye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 월계)

E-Mart Traders - Wolgye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 월계)

18.9Km    2024-04-17

15, Madeul-ro 3-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Wolgye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 월계)

18.9Km    2024-04-22

15, Madeul-ro 3-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Gomonae Wonjo Kongtang (고모네원조콩탕)

Gomonae Wonjo Kongtang (고모네원조콩탕)

18.9Km    2021-03-26

13, Pungseong-ro 57-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-485-4675

Opened in 1989, this store always has a lot of customers waiting in line. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is noodles in cold soybean soup.

Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)

Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)

19.0Km    2023-04-05

Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-450-7593

Achasanseongseong Fortress boasts magnificent views of the Hangang River and skyline. The 200m-high mountain fortress wall was built to face southeast, towards the Hangang River. It is also called Janghan-seong or Gwangjang-seong. A fierce battle was once fought here among Gogury, Baekje and Silla because of its strategic location during the period of the Three Kingdoms. King Gae-Ro of Baekje (r. 455-475) died in the war by the Goguryeo forces sent by King Jang-Su (r. 413-491) and General Ondal of Goguryeo was also killed in a battle with the Silla army in 590.

Achasan Mountain is popular as a citizens’ resting place with a historical trail and a natural park including various facilities such as walkway, mountain walkway, a badminton court, a wrestling range, an archery range, various amusement facilities for children, benches, and pavilion.

Olive Young - Seokgye Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 석계역)

Olive Young - Seokgye Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 석계역)

19.0Km    2024-04-17

14, Seokgye-ro 1-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Bali Tourist Hotel (발리관광호텔)

19.0Km    2020-04-21

210, Pungseong-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-488-5911

Formerly known as LA Tourist Hotel, Bali Tourist Hotel is equipped with 50 rooms and the only tourist hotel in Gangdong-gu. Guests at the hotel may take advantage of the hotel's proximity to tourist sites and Dunchon Traditional Market.

Gwangjingyo 8th Avenue (광진교 8번가)

Gwangjingyo 8th Avenue (광진교 8번가)

19.1Km    2020-07-01

77, Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-476-0722

Gwangjingyo 8th Avenue is the only cultural area in Korea located beneath a bridge. Not just a performance venue, the building also houses a gallery depicting the 100-year history of the Hangang River and a Hangang Renaissance Project Promotion Room, which provides a glimpse of developers’ plans to further revive the river into a prime leisure spot for citizens and tourists.

Thanks to its location under the Gwangjingyo Bridge in Hangang Park (Gwangnaru area), Gwangjingyo 8th Avenue affords a scenic view of the river as seen from its glass observatory. Live performances are held on Friday or weekend nights; applications can be made online and a few winners are chosen at random to watch each performance.

Jungmisan Observatory (중미산 천문대)

Jungmisan Observatory (중미산 천문대)

19.1Km    2021-06-15

1268, Jungmisan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-7244-3498

Situated only 40 minute's drive from Seoul, the Jungmisan Observatory is nestled within Jungmisan Recreational Forest 437 kilometers above sea level. In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, the main draw of this particular location is that there is no other place near Seoul as this forest where one can get an excellent view of the night sky. From Seoul, one might expect to see about three stars on a good day, while at the Jungmisan Observatory one can typically observe over 3,000 stars.

Jungmisan Observatory provides an experiential learning center that offers astronomy programs for children, including preschoolers. Children can gain a deeper understanding of space and basic astronomy through various programs, such as stargazing. In addition to the astronomy programs, the observatory also offers forest bathing, forest ecology, and insect learning programs along with the nearby recreational forest.