Guidebook for Seongbuk-gu
Essentials
Started in 1968, the ever-thriving Napoleon's whole red bean bread is made from a long, halved hot dog bun, filled with moist whole red bean mash that is freshly-made every day.
27 locals recommend
Napoleon Patisserie
Seongbukdong 1(il)-gaStarted in 1968, the ever-thriving Napoleon's whole red bean bread is made from a long, halved hot dog bun, filled with moist whole red bean mash that is freshly-made every day.
우암빌딩
Seongbuk-dong24/7 convenient store
홈베이스마켓
49 Seongbuk-roSupermarket
Food Scene
The tea collection on the menu is impressive and their ability to take something like medicinal herb ssanghwa-cha and make it delicious, even more so.
26 locals recommend
Suyeon Sanbang Tea House
8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gilThe tea collection on the menu is impressive and their ability to take something like medicinal herb ssanghwa-cha and make it delicious, even more so.
Small but comfortable space to enjoy various tea. The owner is specialist for blending of black tea.
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Small but comfortable space to enjoy various tea. The owner is specialist for blending of black tea.
Starbucks
95-1 Chungjeongno 3(sam)-gaCafe
Sightseeing
Designated Seoul Monument No. 7, Simujang is the house where "Manhae" Han Yongun, the illustrious monk-poet and activist of the March 1st Independence Movement.
11 locals recommend
만해 한용운 심우장
24 Seongbuk-ro 29-gilDesignated Seoul Monument No. 7, Simujang is the house where "Manhae" Han Yongun, the illustrious monk-poet and activist of the March 1st Independence Movement.
Gilsangsa Temple
68 Seonjam-ro 5-gilhttp://www.kilsangsa.or.kr
Changdeokgung
99 Yulgok-roUNESCO World Heritage
Built in 1483 by King Seongjong (the ninth king of the Joseon Dynasty). You can also see the first botanical garden in Korea.
107 locals recommend
Changgyeonggung Palace
185 Changgyeonggung-roBuilt in 1483 by King Seongjong (the ninth king of the Joseon Dynasty). You can also see the first botanical garden in Korea.
The museum is home to over 2,000 pieces of traditional furniture and ten hanok (traditional Korean houses). Visits are by reservations only.
22 locals recommend
Korea Furniture Museum
121 Daesagwan-roThe museum is home to over 2,000 pieces of traditional furniture and ten hanok (traditional Korean houses). Visits are by reservations only.
Famous for its stunning scenery,especially at night. The opportunity to walk along the fortress wall in downtown Seoul is rare, making the area a popular location with photographers.
79 locals recommend
Naksan Park
41 Naksan-gilFamous for its stunning scenery,especially at night. The opportunity to walk along the fortress wall in downtown Seoul is rare, making the area a popular location with photographers.
Arts & Culture
대학로예술극장
“Street of youth, art, and freedom”
Urban stream outdoor space : From Seongbukcheon Fountain Square, it is 5.11km of stream which is very nice to take a walk or workout.
11 locals recommend
Hansung Univ. (Samseongyo) station
Haengdang-dongUrban stream outdoor space : From Seongbukcheon Fountain Square, it is 5.11km of stream which is very nice to take a walk or workout.