Seoul, South Korea
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The districts of Gangseo (강서) and Yangcheon (양천) are in the west of the city of Seoul.
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서울식물원
Sprawling gardens meet a leisurely urban park built around a series of lakes and rivers. The top draw here and likely the largest tourist attraction in the entire West is the park's enormous glass-domed greenhouse (also signposted "Conservatorium"), which has a number of zones ranging from Amazonian jungle to Mediterranean, kept at a toasty 30°C all year round.
강서습지생태공원
Wetland ecological park on the Hangang river.
허준박물관
Museum dedicated to Heo Jun, a court physician during the Joseon dynasty. He wrote the defining texts on Korean Traditional Medicine, and is highly regarded for all oriental medicine branches throughout east Asia.
하이페리온 타워
Three residential skyscrapers. Tower A, the tallest of them, is with 256 meters the second tallest building in Seoul. The bottom floors are made up of the Hyundai department store.
목동 아이스링크장
Indoor ice arena in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. The main stadium is on the ground, the secondary stadium is a stadium in the basement. Opening on December 1, 1989, the capacity is 5,000 people.
목동 sbs
One of Korea's leading broadcasters. Located in Mok-dong. The clear glass allows you to watch radio broadcasts in real time. Also can see entertainers coming to work.
파리공원
The park was opened on July 1, 1987 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France. Korea established diplomatic relations with France in 1886. In 1986, the Seoul Plaza was set up in Paris, and the Paris Plaza was set up in Seoul. Major facilities include Seoul Plaza, Paris Plaza, Hanbul Madang, Outdoor Stage Plaza, Pond, and Fountain. In addition, there are sports facilities such as a basketball court, gate ball, iron rod, and weights.
안양천
It is a river that joins the Han River, Seongsan Bridge, passing through Geumcheon-gu and Yeongdeungpo-gu, Guro-gu, Yangcheon-gu. The place name means that the river flows to Anyang. This river is connected to the Han River. The park is long along the river.
국립항공박물관
Opened in 2020, this museum shows the history of general and Korean aviation, current and future of the aviation industry. It houses many retired airplanes like F-51 and T-50.
LG 아트센터
Modern, multi-purpose performing arts auditorium opened in 2022, features live musical, theatre and dance performances from Korea and worldwide. Visit website for performance schedule and ticket information. Underground parking is available. This was originally located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, from 2000 to 2022.
서울물재생체험관
A place where sewage goes on a journey to become clean water
A green space in the city center where you breathe with nature
Here, the dream of becoming an eco-friendly professional grows at the Seoul Water Regeneration Experience Center.
The Seoul Water Regeneration Experience Center depicts a sustainable tomorrow with future water environment leaders.
강서별빛우주과학관
Gangseo Starlight Space Science Museum has been created as a space where citizens can approach astronomical space science more easily.
In the 10m diameter celestial projection room, which can accommodate about 60 people, you can receive constellation training and watch astronomical cosmic images.
It has exhibition facilities to broaden common sense in astronomy and lecture spaces for various course programs.
서울국립항공박물관
The National Aviation Museum of Korea (NAMOK) opened on 5 July 2020 inside Gimpo International Airport, one of the gateways to Seoul, Korea.
The opening date commemorates the opening of the aviation school established by the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea on 5 July 1920 with the desire for the independence of the motherland. From the first proud Korean pilots to the air force pilots who fought for the country in the Korean War, Korea's aviation history has had a stromy beginning. Since then, South Korea has made remarkable progress and is now a global aviation powerhouse, opening the world-class Incheon International Airport, producing its own fighter jets and preparing for a new aviation culture with UAM.
기생충박물관
Explains the history of parasites.
서울양천고성지
It was designated Historic Site No. 372 on March 10, 1992. It has a designated area of 29,370 square meters and 762 stone blocks (about 218m). Its existence is also confirmed in the literature such as New Jeungdong Yeoji Seongram, and remains of stone confirming that it is a castle ruins. In addition, it is towering on the Han River field and is one of the strongholds that have defended the Han River since the Three Kingdoms. This is regarded as an important monument to the research of old defense facilities. It is an acid built around the top of Joseon Dynasty. The preservation status of all regions, including the northern part, is good, except that the top is flattened from the Japanese colonial period.
약사사 삼층석탐
In 1980, it was designated as Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 39. It is a three-story stone tower made of granite. The upper floor fell off into an elongated tower 4 meters high. The podium was woven into a face stone, one sheet per side, on a wide slab of stone. The base is made of four stones. Each layer represented a universe. Various studies show that the pagoda was built in the late Goryeo period, when Buddhist art retreated. The Jungjung Pagoda in the original temple of the stone pagoda shows the transition process of Pagoda architecture since the middle of Goryeo. Also on the grounds of the stone pagoda, there is a stone statue of Buddha (tangible cultural property 40) with a circular stone crest on its head.
서울 구 양천수리조합 배수펌프장
Seoul Yangcheon Repair Association Drainage Pump Station; Built in 1926 on a concrete retaining wall, it is a Japanese-style wooden structure building, which is the only agricultural drainage pump that has been confirmed to date among the modern industrial heritages of the Japanese colonial period. When it is architecturally valuable.
허가바위
It was designated as Seoul Monument No. 11 on December 24, 1991. Located in front of the main gate of Yeongdeungpo Highland, there is a natural cave under the rock. The oysters are about 6m wide, 2m long and 5m high, with a large hole for 10 people. It is known as the birthplace of Yangcheonheo according to the story that Yang Sunheo's ancestor, Heo Sunmun, was born in a cave. According to the literature, Heo Sun-moon lived in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, and helped and provided military beauty as the Taejo of Goryeo crossed the river as it passed to conquer the canopy.The first place in Gangseo-gu means rock and is probably derived from the cave.
성시헌 익사공신록
A textbook given to a subordinate in the country, a drowning textbook given to Seong Si-heon, one of the 48 who helped the role of Gwanghae-gun in 513 (1613). Its contents were raised by one class, but also by parents and wives by one class, and the eldest son inherited and did not lose the block, forever. If there are no children, even the son-in-law and even his son-in-law were raised. In addition, six people, three slaves, three soldiers, ten fields of rice fields, five pieces of silver, one piece of cloth, and one horse were given. This memorandum is considered a valuable resource for examining the history of Gwanghae-gun.
일미락
A pork restaurant. You can grill pork in Korean style. Side dishes are provided free of charge. Il Mirak can buy meat and other side menus (noodles, rice, jjigae).
오목집
Sell Korean ham hocks.The meat is tender, and it is also a great place to meet. The seafood soup comes out basically. Other menu items include seafood pajeon and various noodles.
임꺽정 김치찌개
It sells various kinds of jjigae such as kimchi jjigae, a Korean traditional food. The price is relatively cheap. it can also add other side menus such as ham, ramen and vermicelli.
만담상점
Mandam Big Chicken. Thick clothes are thick and steamed. The outside is crispy. The peculiarity is the cabbage coleslaw, not chicken radish.
목구멍
A meat restaurant where you grill pork belly on a pot lid
초이다이닝 마곡점
It is a Japanese-style restaurant that sells futomaki tailored to the taste of Koreans.
봉이밥
It is a restaurant that sells Korean sujebi.
옥소반 마곡본점
It is a Japanese restaurant and Magok restaurant that sells sukiyaki and shabu-shabu.
다이닝야경 마곡발산
It sells Japanese and Italian fusion Izakaya, a menu carefully prepared for six years.
It is a bar with everything from reasonable prices, best taste, good food materials, and interior design that seems to contain Japanese chestnuts, which are not seen in Magok divergence.
마곡관
It is a fusion pocha Magokgwan, a popular Magok waiting restaurant in Gangseo-gu.
뉴욕야시장
고릴라 셰프
A casual bar-pub with a relaxed atmosphere, suitable for an easy drink after work.
라운지 바이 술펀
A quiet cocktail lounge focusing on classic and signature drinks.
마이 재즈
A live jazz bar where guests can enjoy drinks with background jazz performances.
아키
A Japanese-style bar serving sake and light Japanese dishes.
바브라더스
A classic-style bar suitable for quiet conversation and relaxed drinking.
키주
A classic-style bar suitable for quiet conversation and relaxed drinking.
미러볼밥술상
A popular local bar known for its strong selection of food paired with drinks.
우이락
A Korean-style pub serving alcohol with classic anju dishes.
모닭모닭
A casual chicken-and-beer spot.
Modern business hotel right next to Botanic Park and the offices of Magok, easily accessed from Incheon or central Seoul via AREX. Excellent if pricey breakfast buffet, and a rooftop wine bar on the 15th floor.
라이프스타일 S호텔
메이필드 호텔 서울
호텔엠펠리체
골든 서울 호텔
로얄스퀘어 호텔
더퍼스트스테이 호텔
인터시티서울호텔
롯데시티호텔 김포공항
목동 현대 백화점
Mokdong Hyundai Department Store is the largest shopping mall in Yangcheon-gu. It is in the same building as Mok-dong Hyperion. Completed in 2003, it was the tallest building in Korea between 2002 and 2004. Department stores are located in the 1st to 4th floors. There is an underground parking lot from basement 2 to basement 6 The department store is divided into two buildings. One is where you sell luxury goods. The other is food and clothing sales. Both are connected to each other underground. There is a food code in the basement and a movie theater, CGV.
목동 행복한 세상 백화점
Happy Department Store is a department store in South Korea and is located at 309, Mokdong-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. Sales facilities are available from 1st basement to 4th floor, and parking is possible from 2nd basement to 5th basement. Easy Casual is located on the first basement floor. On the first and third floors, there are fashion goods, women's, and men's clothing. The fourth floor is a sporting goods store. 5F: restaurant; 6th-8th floor: Megabox (representative movie theater in Korea such as CGV); 9th floor (roof): rooftop garden
수협강서수산물도매시장
It is the largest fisheries market in the southwest region, where you can buy and eat fresh seafood.
NC 백화점 강서점
It is a large department store in Balsan-dong, Gangseo-gu.
목동깨비시장
It is a traditional market located in Mok3-dong. Opened in 1970, it is the most historical market among markets near Yangcheon-gu. There are about 70 stores that are actively operating and handle a variety of food ingredients such as agricultural products, marine products, and livestock products. As an alley-type market development project, it was reborn as Mokdong Ggaebi Market in 2017.
By train
If you are flying in via Incheon International Airport, then the A'Rex train will bring you here in a swift 30 minutes, as well as quickly connecting to the central Seoul Station.
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