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Places to visit in Seongbuk-gu
Old residential alleys and cultural spaces line the area below the Hanyangdoseong Seoul City Wall. Visit the temples, historic houses, and museums in Seongbuk-dong for a quiet walk.
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Places to visit
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Sungshin Women's University Station
This station area connects the Donam-dong shopping district with Sungshin Women's University. Explore the university neighborhood's alleys, lined with restaurants and small shops.
View on mapSeongbuk-dong Section of the Seoul City Wall
A section of the Seoul City Wall that passes through Seongbuk-dong. Walk along the walls and hillside lanes to see the old neighborhood and city views.
View on mapGilsangsa Temple
A temple with halls set among the woods and courtyards of Seongbuk-dong. Walk quietly in the shade of the trees and take in the temple atmosphere in the city.
View on mapKorea Furniture Museum
A museum introducing traditional Korean furniture. Explore its materials and forms to learn about historic Korean homes and daily life.
View on mapSimujang House
The home where Manhae Han Yong-un lived during Japanese colonial rule. Explore traces of literature and history in this small hanok and its courtyard on a Seongbuk-dong hillside.
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Scenes of the area
- A stroll through an old neighborhood below the fortress wall.
- Korean Furniture Museum and Gilsangsa Temple.