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CAPITAL AREA · PLAN VISUALLY

Capital area places & hiking trails

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Sungkyunkwan Myeongryundang

성균관 명륜당

Seoul

A historic lecture hall and ginkgo-season visit in Seoul. It is a heritage destination, not a cafe. Confirm public access and any ceremonies or works before visiting.

Where
서울 종로구 성균관로 25-1 일대 · 서울 문묘와 성균관
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Cafes

Okryuheon Relax

옥류헌 릴렉스

Seoul

A Ui-dong cafe candidate for a slower stop. Check its current operation and the exact entrance before travelling.

Where
서울 강북구 삼양로181길 142
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Seonungak

선운각

Seoul

A hanok cafe at the foot of Bukhansan. Confirm cafe access and private-event closures before setting off.

Where
서울 강북구 삼양로173길 223
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Monbrew

몽브루

Seoul

A window-side ginkgo-season stop by 4.19 Cafe Street, described in a KTO article. Leaf colour changes with the season.

Where
서울 강북구 4.19로 105
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Deosup Academy House

더숲 아카데미하우스

Seoul

Coffee and bakery with a first-floor terrace and fifth-floor rooftop. Outdoor access depends on weather and operation.

Where
서울 강북구 4.19로 135
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Cafe Sanare

카페 산아래

Seoul

A Ui-dong cafe beside a stream with windows and terrace views. KTO lists child and pet restrictions; confirm these directly.

Where
서울 강북구 삼양로181길 56
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TERAROSA POSCO Center

테라로사 포스코센터점

Seoul

An urban coffee stop in Seoul Gangnam, listed by TERAROSA. This is a separate outing from the Bukhansan cafes.

Where
서울 강남구 테헤란로 440
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L’art de la Vie

라드라비

Gyeonggi

A cultural complex in Icheon with a gallery, cafe and resort. Confirm admission and the area accessible to day visitors separately from lodging.

Where
경기 이천시 모가면 진상미로1163번길 220
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Cove9

코브나인

Gyeonggi

A Daebudo cafe requested for this collection. Current cafe operation and visitor details need direct confirmation before a dedicated trip.

Where
경기 안산시 단원구 구봉타운길 47
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Gabaedo Noryangjin

가배도 노량진점

Seoul

Inside Willow House, with a spacious first floor and a study-style space upstairs, according to the operator.

Where
서울 동작구 노량진로 74 윌로우하우스
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K-Food

Myeongdong Kyoja

명동교자 본점

Seoul

A noodle-and-dumpling stop in Myeongdong. Ask staff about the current queue and seating arrangements.

Where
29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Dish
Kalguksu & mandu
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Hwangsaengga Kalguksu

황생가칼국수

Seoul

A Bukchon-area noodle stop to pair with a neighbourhood walk. Confirm the current waiting and reservation policy directly.

Where
78 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Dish
Kalguksu & handmade dumplings
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London Bagel Museum · Anguk

런던베이글뮤지엄 안국점

Seoul

Choose the Anguk branch for a Bukchon-area day. It is a bakery café, despite the word “Museum”.

Where
20 Bukchon-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Dish
Bagels & jambon-butter sandwich
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Geumdwaeji Sikdang · Yaksu

금돼지식당

Seoul

A pork barbecue stop near Yaksu. Save the restaurant name rather than searching for a generic “gold pig” shop.

Where
서울 중구 다산로 149
Dish
Grilled pork belly & pork neck
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Nongmin Baekam Sundae · Seolleung Main Store

농민백암순대 본점

Seoul

Select the Seolleung main store; city-centre branches are different destinations.

Where
서울 강남구 선릉로86길 40-4
Dish
Sundaeguk · pork & blood-sausage soup
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Somunnan Seongsu Gamjatang

소문난성수감자탕

Seoul

Compare an individual gamjaguk meal with a shared gamjatang pot. They are different order sizes.

Where
서울 성동구 연무장길 45
Dish
Gamjatang · pork-bone stew
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Mongtan · Samgakji

몽탄

Seoul

Use the Baekbeom-ro 99-gil address for the Samgakji restaurant.

Where
서울 용산구 백범로99길 50
Dish
Udaegalbi · grilled beef ribs
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K-Food

Yetnal Minsokjip · Store 1, Gugi-dong

옛날민속집 1호점

Seoul

A Gugi-dong meal near the southern Bukhansan approach. Nearby stores can have different addresses.

Where
서울 종로구 진흥로 469
Dish
Tofu meals & Korean set dishes
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About this collection

The attraction collection includes the Korea Tourism Organization’s 2025–2026 selection. Suggested stays come from our existing editorial itineraries. Unknown stays remain unclassified. Confirm current admission, transport and access in the linked guide.

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