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Garak Market (가락시장 (가락농수산물 도매시장))

- Homepage
www.garak.co.kr

- Tel
+82-2-3435-1000

Garak Market, located in Songpa-gu, was the first public wholesale agricultural products market in Korea. The market offers separate sections for fruits and vegetables, meats, and other products in a 543,451 square meter area with over 17 buildings. The first sections to open were the agricultural and fishery markets in 1985. They were followed by the livestock market in 1986 and other direct sales shops opened in 1988.

- Address : 932, Yangjae-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3435-1000, 0400

- Opening Hours
[Agricultural & Fishery Market] 00:00-24:00
[Livestock Market] 04:00-22:00

- Day Off
[Agricultural & Fishery Market] Sundays, New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
[Livestock Market] Sundays, New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays, & public holidays

- Parking
Available
- Parking fees: First 15 min. free / 1,000 won for first two hours, 500 won for each additional 10 minutes.

- Items for Sale
Agricultural products, livestock, seafood, etc.

- Shop Guide
[Agricultural Market]
Garak Agricultural Market makes up for 90% of the marketplace's total transactions. The direct sales between seller and consumer take place every day, in which the prices can change drastically day by day depending on the conditions of the products and the other vendors. The number of stalls selling fruits and vegetables totals about 1,370.

[Fishery Market]
Mornings in Garak Fishery Market are always lively with seafood and marine products freshly caught and delivered straight from the sea. They come from coasts all around Korea and are put to auction from 2 a.m., until 5 a.m. The prices tend to stay around the same range and are normally 10~20% cheaper than market price.

[Livestock Market]
Garak Livestock Market is located in building 2, almost 1/3 the size of the Fishery Market. The building is equipped with a butcher shop, convenience stores and many sales stalls selling various meats and cuts of livestocks. The auction runs twice a day at 10:30 and 14:30. The stores open at 4 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

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⊙ Hanju Kitchen System [Tax Refund Shop] (한주주방아울렛)

- Homepage
www.hanjujubang.com

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⊙ Garak Mall National Bakery Festival (가락몰 빵축제 전국빵지자랑)

- Homepage
www.garak.co.kr

- Tel
+82-2-3435-0286

During the festival, renowned bakeries from across Korea gather in Seoul, offering visitors a chance to taste the best-baked goods from different regions of Korea. Visitors cannot only enjoy the regional twist on bakery goods but also participate in various fun events, including a magic bubble show, bakery coupon giveaways and a chance to win some baked products. The festival is perfect to enjoy with friends and family while savoring a variety of flavors under the same roof.

⊙ California Tourist Hotel (캘리포니아 관광호텔)

- Homepage
www.california-hotel.co.kr (Korean only)

- Tel
+82-2-401-4653, 4763

California Hotel is located in Songpa-gu Garak-dong, a central area for business, sports, and culture in Seoul.

Thanks to its convenient location near major points of interest and facilities such as Jamsil Lotte World, Olympic Park, COEX, City Airport Terminal, and Jamsil Stadium, California Hotel is a popular accommodation choice among both business travelers and tourists.

Guestrooms feature a modern and luxurious décor and are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as a shower with massage functions, whirlpool bathtub, air cleaner, large flat screen TV, DVD player, and computer.

⊙ Lotte Himart - Songpa Lotte Mart Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데하이마트 송파롯데마트점)

- Homepage
www.e-himart.co.kr

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⊙ Lotte Mart - Songpa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 송파점)

- Homepage
www.lottemart.com

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⊙ Yutaro - Garak Branch (유타로 가락)

- Tel
+82-507-1410-4351

It is a traditional Japanese ramen restaurant frequented by many gourmets. This restaurant's signature menu is instant noodles. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Hamgyeongdo Chapssal Sundae (함경도찹쌀순대)

- Tel
+82-2-403-8822

This is a Sundae-soup restaurant that serves sundae with Hamgyeongdo-style glutinous rice. This restaurant's signature menu is blood sausage. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Seoul Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs (서울 석촌동 고분군)

- Homepage
www.cha.go.kr

- Tel
+82-2-421-0970

The Ancient Tombs in Seokchon-dong were found and investigated as part of the city development project in Jamsil district. It was impossible to determine the full scale of the ancient tombs in this area due to the severity of destruction. The largest tomb, the third tomb, measures 49.6 meters from east to west, 43.7 meters from south to north, and 4 meters in x_height. The tomb features three layers of stones topped by a smooth mound, which is a tomb style originating from the Goguryeo dynasty (37 BC-AD 668). The tombs are presumed to belong to one of the earliest leaders of the Baekje dynasty (18 BC-AD 660), which was founded by the people of Goguryeo who had come down southwards to establish a new kingdom around the Hangang River basin.

The square-shaped fourth tomb features a structure similar to the third tomb. Many pieces of earthenware from the early Baekje era were found in the fourth tomb. Also excavated around this site was a gold spangle earring. The third and fourth tombs have been registered as Historic Site No. 243. The tomb site offers valuable information concerning the culture and customs of the Baekje dynasty in its golden age around the 4th century, as well as the relations between the three ancient kingdoms (Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla) around that time.

⊙ Olive Young - Seokchon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 석촌역)

- Homepage
www.oliveyoung.com

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This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 20 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Nike - Olympic Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 올림픽)

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- Address : 1F, 1329, Yangjae-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-473-0258

- Opening Hours
11:00-21:00

- Parking
Available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Sportswear & Clothing, Shoes

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Claim for refund

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⊙ Bali Tourist Hotel (발리관광호텔)

- Tel
+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.

⊙ Gomonae Wonjo Kongtang (고모네원조콩탕)

- Tel
+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.

⊙ Damgeum (담금)

- Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/damgeum_

With its faded white-toned outdoor and indoor interiors and various plants, Cafe Damgeum makes one feel as if they are in a quiet cafe in Italy. The menu includes Italian brunch, dessert, and espresso. Espresso is available in many varieties. Also, this place serves handmade gelato certified by the Italian government, so visitors can enjoy this rich, soft, and delicious Italian dessert. The representative coffee drinks here are espresso and espresso con panna. Espresso con panna has a thick layer of cream on top, allowing one to taste the bitterness of coffee and the sweetness of cream at the same time.

⊙ Cheonghaejin(청해진)

- Tel
+82-2-484-1551

It is a 100-year-old store that has been loved by customers for a long time while maintaining its reputation for over 30 years. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is seafood pancake.

⊙ Mongchon Museum of History (몽촌역사관)

- Homepage
baekjemuseum.seoul.go.kr

- Tel
+82-2-2152-5900

The Mongchon Museum of History, located within Olympic Park, displays artifacts from the excavations of Mongchontoseong Fortress, such as earthen fortifications as well as other artifacts of the Baekje Kingdom period, offering a glimpse into Baekje culture. A model of a Baekje dugout hut site reveals ancient dwelling patterns. Also, the facility displays a perfectly preserved model of ancient houses and tombs, giving visitors the feel of traveling back to prehistoric ages.

⊙ Cheonghaejin (청해진)

⊙ Soma Museum of Art (소마미술관)

- Homepage
soma.kspo.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-425-1077

Soma Museum of Art was opened in September 2004 as a cultural space amid the nature of Seoul Olympic Park. The museum displays over 222 sculptures, and offers a variety of cultural and educational programs, including the nation's first drawing center and archive.

⊙ Olympic Park Stadium (올림픽공원 경기장)

- Homepage
olympicpark.kspo.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-410-1114

Olympic Park is an expansive outdoor area for Seoul residents to enjoy, offering facilities and venues for a range of events including athletic competitions, concerts and other performances. The park houses athletic facilities including the gymnasium of the ’88 Seoul Olympic Games, a fencing stadium, weightlifting stadium, swimming pool and tennis courts. Moreover, those venues are multi-purpose facilities that can host a wide range of events and performances.

⊙ Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성)

- Homepage
korean.visitseoul.net

- Tel
+82-2-2147-2814

Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen fortress built during the Hanseong period of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje (BC 18-AD 660). It is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd to 4th centuries. Utilizing the natural advantages of the Hangang River, it served defensive purposes with its trench and log barrier. Excavated relics from the Baekje era are on display at the Seoul Baekje Museum. The site is situated within the Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul.

This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

Olive Young - Yangjae Star Class Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 양재스타클래스)

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- Address : 2615, Nambusunhwan-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-574-5290

- Opening Hours
09:00-22:30

- Parking
Not available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Perfume & Cosmetics

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Olive Young - Yangjae Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 양재역점)

⊙ Gilsang Ceramics (길상도예)

- Homepage
https://cafe.naver.com/gilsangdoye
https://www.instagram.com/gilsang_ceramics

The pottery workshop experienced by BTS
It is a famous pottery workshop for ARMY as a place where BTS experienced in ‘RUN BTS’. Jimin made cups for V, Jin for Jung kook, and V for SUGA. You can design and make cups, vases, plates, water bottles, etc. with a potter's wheel and handbuilding. It's also fun to make it after the works of BTS members.

⊙ nuMori - Electro Gugak(누모리-일렉트로 국악)

⊙ Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu (임병주 산동 칼국수)

- Homepage
sandongkalguksu.modoo.at/ (Korean only)

- Tel
+82-2-3473-7972

Limbyungjoo Sandong Kalguksu offers hand-made noodle dish cooked with fresh ingredients.

⊙ Gangnam JS Hospital (강남제이에스병원)

Located in Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Gangnam JS Hospital is an orthopedic hospital staffed by doctors who have served the Korean national soccer team. We specialize in cartilage regeneration and degenerative arthritis treatment using cord blood stem cells.
We have published eight SCI(E) papers in our field and, with advanced medical technology and care, have attracted celebrities and royalty from the GCC countries, as well as international patients from diverse backgrounds, including Guus Hiddink, a renowned soccer coach.
We focus on treating sports injuries and spinal pain, including back and neck issues, offering the same level of care as for national athletes.

⊙ 201Company (이공일컴퍼니)

201 Company runs a full-service travel agency called 201 Medi Tour, which supports medical tourism, including attracting foreign patients, in a more efficient package format.
Customers can select services they want such as the hospital, tours, meals, accommodations, vehicles, medical interpretation, and tour guides. 201 Company partners with approximately 200 hospitals in various disciplines, including critical patients, rehabilitation, physical check-ups, plastic surgery, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, and traditional Korean medicine. Additionally, the company offers various products including wellness programs (relaxation, retreat, healing) along with medical services. The company recommends, provides, and operates customized medical tourism packages through communication with customers.

⊙ Ogane Jokbal (오가네족발)

- Homepage
oganejokbal.modoo.at (Korean only)

- Tel
+82-2-575-6608

Ogane Jokbal is known for its jokbal (braised pigs' feet) and bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork). Jokbal (braised pigs' feet) refers to pigs’ legs braised for extended periods. The meat comes out of the braising process chewy and flavorful. Saeujeot (salted shrimp) is used as the sauce. Bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles) are also on the menu. Lunch specials include the bossam jeongsik (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork set menu) and naengmakguksu (cold buckwheat noodles). Ogane Jokbal was included in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2019.

⊙ Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) Art Center (한전아트센터 공연장)

- Homepage
cyber.kepco.co.kr
(Korean, English)

The KEPCO Art Center is a cultural complex that provides opportunities to experience a diverse range of arts and culture. The Grand Theater's performances range from musicals and operas to classical and pop music. It offers excellent works that have undergone a rigorous selection process. The center's gallery, electricity museum and sports club are all located in one space, offering a one-stop exploration.

⊙ Black Yak - Yangjae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (블랙야크 양재)

LG Best Shop - Gangdong Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 강동 본점)

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- Address : 1449, Yangjae-daero, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Information and Guides
+82-2-488-0650

- Opening Hours
10:30-20:30

- Day Off
Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

- Parking
Available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Electronic Goods

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ JDX - Gangdong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (강동역점JDX)

⊙ Gomonae Wonjo Kongtang (고모네원조콩탕)

⊙ Bali Tourist Hotel (발리관광호텔)

⊙ Gobundari Market (고분다리 전통시장)

- Homepage
https://gobundari.modoo.at

Gobundari Market is a traditional market that takes care of food, clothing, and shelter for residents in Cheonho-dong. Because it is located in the center of the neighborhood, it is also a market where one can get a closer look into the daily lives of locals. One characteristic that stands out from this traditional market is none other than the murals. Murals of various themes that decorate the market area add eclectic energy to the quaint neighborhood. Like any other traditional markets, there are stores where visitors can purchase Koreans’ all-time favorite snacks.

⊙ Songwol Naengmyeon (송월냉면)

Songwol Naengmyeon is a cold noodle restaurant passed down for two generations, from 1988 to the present. It is a restaurant specializing in naengmyeon, or cold buckwheat noodles. It has three simple menu items: yeolmu naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with young summer radish kimchi), mul naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), and bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles). Yeolmu is the stem of young radish and is used as an ingredient in kimchi, one of the traditional Korean fermented foods, as well as salads, naengmyeon, and bibimbap. Harvest usually begins in early summer, so it can often be found on dinner tables in the summer. The combination of naengmyeon with ice, young radish, and cool dongchimi (radish water kimchi) creates a wholesome and refreshing taste. This restaurant is also popular among locals and visitors may have to wait in line during peak hours, but manages their table turnover in an organized fashion so their customers in queue won’t have to wait for too long.

⊙ Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원)

- Homepage
parks.seoul.go.kr

Iljasan Mountain is the tallest peak in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, providing the western boundary between Gangdong-gu and Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do. Iljasan Mountain is one of the best spots in Seoul to watch the sunrise. Located on the mountain is the house of Master Lee Jip (pen-name Dunchon), providing a good getaway spot for local residents. Lee Jip was a loyal government official during the reign of King Gongmin during the late Goryeo dynasty. He was forced to move to an underground tunnel in the southwest side of Iljasan Mountain to avoid entrapment by Shin Don, a person of influence at the time. While living in hiding, he took the pen-name Dunchon (meaning drawing back to the countryside) to symbolize the hardships he was going through. The nearby area was named after him, being called Dunchon-dong.

⊙ Cheonho Jjukkumi (천호쭈꾸미)

- Tel
+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.

⊙ ABC-Mart - Cheonho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 천호점)

⊙ Yutaro (유타로)

- Tel
+82-2-478-6999

It is a traditional Japanese ramen restaurant frequented by many gourmets. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is instant noodles.

E-Mart - Yangjae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 양재)

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- Address : 16, Maeheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
- Fair Day
Monday – Sunday

- Opening Hours
10:00-23:00

- Day Off
Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

- Parking
Available

- Restroom
Available

- Items for Sale
Grocery

- Shop Guide
Refund method (Time-frame) : Immediate tax refund / Claim for refund

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ aT Center (에이티센터)

- Homepage
atcenter.at.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-6300-1114

aT Center is a convention center where exhibitions, conventions, and business trades all take place. Cutting-edge exhibition and conference rooms are suitable for various types of exhibitions, seminars, banquets, events, performances and more. To support successful events, aT Center provides simultaneous interpretation services, an audio-visual system, cold storage and a trade information service. The center is a one-stop venue for trade, comprised of an export firm hall, export promotion hall and other related facilities, offering a permanent exhibition of promised exported items, promotion, consulting with overseas buyers and collecting overseas information. The center is situated in a pleasant neighborhood, located near Seoul's convenient transportation system and hospitals, fitness centers, stores, restaurants, large-sized parking lots, making it a cultural resting area.

⊙ Uccello The-K Hotel Seoul (우첼로 더케이호텔서울)

- Tel
+82-2-526-9556

A place where you can taste various Western dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Yangjaecheon Ecological Park (양재천 생태공원)

- Homepage
www.seocho.go.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French)

Yangjaecheon was originally the first tributary to the Hangang River, but, it became an artificial river as a result of the Hangang River Coastal Development Project and some other changes by surrounding developments.

⊙ The K Art Hall (더케이아트홀)

- Homepage
thek-arthall.co.kr
(Korean only)

- Tel
+82-2-526-9680

The K Art Hall (Formerly, Seoul Center of Education and Culture) is located in Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu district. The natural surroundings are beautiful, and the air is very clean. The center has one basement floor, and eleven floors above ground. Its main facilities include the main theater, which can provide for an audience of 1,000, the Culture Center, Art Exhibit, Education Promotion Center, and the Sports Center. Outside the building are the Grass Square, Sculpture Park and Drive-in Theater. The main theater can hold a variety of performances such as plays, dances, movies, operas, musicals, and others. There are frequently performances for children as well. At times, the theater is used as an international stage, as in the case of the Russian Leningrad Ballet company’s performance in 1991. The Culture Center has guest quarters and convention halls, and so is often used for conferences. The Sports Center has an indoor gymnasium, a swimming pool, health and aerobics rooms, a bowling alley, and a golf practice range. The facilities here are used primarily as a resting area. One unusual facility is the outdoor Drive-in Theater. Called “Karma 21,” the theater can accommodate a total of 250,000 cars. Each car is charged 15,000 won a ticket. Usually the latest releases are shown here. The theater is located in “Yangjae People’s Grove” Park, which boasts a very clean environment. It is the perfect spot to relax while enjoying a movie in the fresh air.

⊙ The-K Seoul Hotel (더케이서울호텔)

- Homepage
thek-hotel.co.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

- Tel
+82-2-571-8100

The K Hotel Seoul, located in Yangjae-dong, features a new concept for resting and culture, combining art and nature together for urban-based people. With 252 rooms as well as an art hall, large banquet hall, convention center, and avenue hall, it is full of not just rest but plenty of fun as well. Twenty-nine banquet halls of different sizes make this hotel perfect for large conferences, international events, seminars and other events.

The hotel is conveniently located a five-minute walk from Yangjae Citizen’s Forest Station (Sinbundang Line), giving it easy access to public transportation. From Yangjae Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), guests can get to the hotel by the hotel shuttle bus. Also, an airport coach bus takes guests to the hotel lobby from Incheon International Airport. As for the parking lot, it can accommodate up to 1,200 cars in the parking area throughout the basement level and above ground levels, adding to its capacity to hold large events.

⊙ Korea Food & Tourism Expo (한국음식관광박람회)

- Homepage
www.kfkt.co.kr

- Tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-737-2210

Seeking to become better and more advanced every year, the Korea Food & Tourism Expo offers a wide array of hands-on experience programs and seminars on food culture. Those hoping to participate in contests or special exhibitions should sign up on the festival website. For more information on the festival schedule, please see the website or call festival organizers using the number provided.

⊙ Nonghyup Hanaro Mart - Yangjae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (농협하나로마트 양재)

⊙ Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

- Homepage
parks.seoul.go.kr

- Tel
+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.

⊙ Yangjaecheon Stream Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival (양재천 벚꽃 등(燈) 축제)

- Homepage
socc.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-2155-8607

The Yangjaecheon Stream Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival is held along Yangjaecheon Stream as it flows through Seocho-gu, Seoul. The festival is one of Seoul's three major cherry blossom festivals held each spring, and includes musical performances, food trucks, and fun activities in addition to the beautiful main highlights of the cherry blossoms and lanterns.