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Seoul/North

area in Seoul, South Korea


The districts of Gangbuk (강북), Dobong (도봉), Eunpyeong (은평), Seongbuk (성북) and Nowon (노원) are in the northern part of Seoul. It is probably best known for the Bukhan mountain that offers nature and hiking close to the city.

View from Bukhan mountain towards Seoul

It is the place where Jung-gu and Jongno-gu, downtown Seoul, are located, and it can be said to be the most important political and administrative area in the entire Republic of Korea where the Seoul Metropolitan Government Office, the Government Complex, and the Presidential Office are located. The embassies in Korea from major countries such as the U.S, China, Britain, France, Russia, Germany, and Japan are also located in Gangbuk, making them diplomatically central.

Climate

Seoul/North has a wide temperature difference between summer and winter and much precipitation in comparison with that of the Continent. Also, it has distinct monsoon wind, a rainy period from the East-Asian Monsoon locally called "Changma", typhoon, and while often heavy snowfalls in winter. It belongs to a relatively wet region due to much more precipitation than that of the world average.

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Get in

  • Dobong is accessible though Metro lines 1, 4 and 7
  • Eunpyeong is accessible through Metro lines 3 and 6
  • Gangbuk is accessible via Metro line 4
  • Nowon is accessible through Metro line 1, 4, 6 and 7

See

  • 🌍 April 19t National Memorial Cemetery (국립 4.19민주묘지), San 9-1, Suyu 4-dong, Gangbuk-gu, +82 2-996-0419. Everyday opened from 6am to 6pm. Dedicated to the tragic events in 1960 which are now considered the roots of modern Korean democracy. 224 people were killed during the April 19 Movement, and were buried in this cemetery. It became a national cemetery in 1995. This place has a museum, several statues, and a mausoleum. It is a popular park to learn about culture and heritage.
  • 🌍 Dream Forest Park (북서울 꿈의 숲), 173, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk 서울특별시 강북구 월계로 173 (번동) (Line 4, Mia Samgeori Station, Exit 1), +82 2 2289-4001.
  • 🌍 Korea Furniture Museum (한국가구박물관), 121 Daesagwan-ro (Seongbuk). Tours in English Tu-Sa 14:00 and 16:00. 2000 pieces of traditional furniture and ten traditional Korean houses on display. Visits by guided tour only, which has to be booked beforehand. You can get there by bus 02 after getting off at Hansung University Station using Line 4. ₩20,000.
  • 🌍 Dooly Museum (둘리뮤지엄), 6 Shiroubong-ro 1-gil, Dobong-gu, +82 2 990-2200. everyday 10:00-18:00. It is a museum that exhibits Korean famous cartoon Dooly. ₩4000.
  • 🌍 Nowon Mathematics Culture Center (노원수학문화관), 28, Hangeulbiseok-ro 19-gil, Nowon-gu, +82 2-2116-2181. 10:00–17:30 (It is closed on Mondays). Nowon Mathematics Culture Center is an experience-oriented cultural center, and has a variety of contents to help you easily and enjoy math away from problem-solving math learning. Free.
  • 🌍 Kimsuyoung Literary Museum (김수영문학관), 80, Haedeung-ro 32-gil, Dobong-gu, +82 02-3494-1127. 09:00 ~ 18:00. It was built in Dobong-gu, the former residence of Korean poet Kim Suyoung, and contains his main house, tomb, and monument. Free.
  • Eunpyeong Hanok Village (은평한옥마을), 127-25 Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, +82 02-351-8523. 09:00 - 18:00 (17:00 admission closed) - Closed every Monday, January 1, Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays ※ Closed on Tuesdays if Mondays are public holidays. It is a modern hanok village. There are Bukhansan Mountain and Jingwansa Temple near the hanok village. Since it is a private area where residents live, noise activities should be refrained from during the night after sunset. Admission fee · Adult: 7,000 won · 5,000 won for youth & children (5-19 years old).

Do

The northern part of the river is more natural than other areas. Especially, there are many mountains, so hikers often visit me every weekend.

  • 🌍 Bukhansan (북한산) (Gireum Station (Subway Line 4), Exit 3. Take Bus 110B or 143, and get off at the last bus stop.). 2 hours before sunrise to sunset. The highest peak in Seoul, at 836.5 m. Close to the summit, standing above Seoul, is one of the starkest nature/urban divides in the world. These hiking trails are the most visited of the world, with friendly local hikers.
  • 🌍 Surak San (수락산), Sanggye 1-dong. This is a mountain that connects Dobongsan Mountain and Bukhansan Mountain. If you want a simple climb, it's the right one. Free.
  • 🌍 Dobongsan (도봉산), Dobong 1-dong, +82 2 954-2566. This is a stone mountain. Many professional hikers visit the mountain and it is quite famous among the mountains of Korea.
  • 🌍 Jungrangcheon (중랑천), Dobong-gu. The stream is connected from Uijeongbu to the Han River and is connected to other areas in the middle. There are bicycle roads and exercise equipment. There are also many life and plants. The scenery is lovely.
  • 🌍 BuramSan (불암산), 73, Deongneung-ro 94-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul, +82 02-950-3395. The mountain itself is monotonous, but the combination of huge rock walls, cliffs, and lush trees gives it a beautiful scenery. There are many people who visit to see the sunrise as well.

Buy

  • 🌍 VIC market, Lotte Mart Dobong Branch 645 in Dobong-gu, +82 2 2289-2500. 10:00-00:00. VIC Market is similar to Costco. It can be purchased cheaply on a membership basis.
  • 🌍 Lotte Department Store Nowon Branch (롯데백화점 노원점), Lotte Department Store Nowon Branch 1414 Dongil-gu, +82 2 950-2500. 10:30~20:00. It is a department store with movie theaters and restaurants.
  • 🌍 Suyu market (수유시장), 71-gil Dobong-ro 71-gil, Kangbuk-gu, +82 2-989-4730. Weekdays(M/Tu/W/Th/F) 8am to 9pm / Weekends(Sa/Su) 10am to 9pm. The Suyu market is a traditional market. Inside, they sell various food ingredients and snacks. They sell not only food but also clothes.
  • 🌍 2001 Outlet, 46, Dongil-ro 204ga-gil, Nowon-gu, +82 2-948-2001. Monday-Thursday 10:30-21:00, Friday-Sunday 10:30-22:00. Fashion, furniture, and Kim's Club.
  • 🌍 Homeplus, 12, Dongil-ro 204ga-gil, Nowon-gu, +82 2-986-2080. Daily 10:00-24:00 (Closed regularly on the 2nd and 4th Sunday).

Eat

  • 🌍 Suyeon Sanbang (수연산방), 8, Seongbuk-ro 26-gil (walk or take bus 1111 from Hansung University station), +82 2-764-1736. 11:30-22:00. A tea house located in an old traditional wooden house which used to be the home of the writer Lee Tae-Jun. Try the jujube (red dates) tea and the pumpkin desserts while admiring the picturesque garden. There are only very few tables available, so it pays off to come early to get one of the good tables at the window. This place is quite expensive and having a tea for two with dessert will cost you around ₩20,000.
  • 🌍 Foodieshill, Dobong-gu Banghak-ro, 3-gil 6, +82 2 6954-1110. 12:00-22:00. This is a buffet. Japanese food, Chinese food, Korean food, dessert, and so on. You'd better make a reservation because there are many waiting guests. Lunch ₩19,900, dinner ₩31,900.
  • 🌍 Maydining (메이다이닝), 208 Dobong-ro 169-gil, Dobong-gu, +82 2 955-7722. 11:30-22:00. The restaurant needs to go deeper into view. This place looks like a very fine restaurant. There is a garden and a nice building and you can eat course food. The feel can be shared.
  • 🌍 Musuok, Dobong-ro 165-gil, Dobong-gu, +82 2 954-6292. 09:00-21:00. It is a representative restaurant in Dobong-gu. It was introduced very much on TV. Seolleongtang is a good restaurant. Seolleongtang is a Korean traditional food. Suggest.
  • 🌍 Matsumura, 84 Nohae-ro 63-gil, Dobong-gu, +82 2 990-9801. 10:00-19:30. It's a pork cutlet restaurant. Word of mouth, second and third stores have sprung up. Handmade pork cutlet and the amount for one day is fixed. ₩7500-9000.
  • 🌍 Little Bangkok (리틀방콕), 22 Dobong-ro 114-gil, Dobong-gu, +82 2 900-6355. 12:00-22:00. It is a place where you can eat Thai food such as Pad Thai. Between 10,000 and 12,000 KRW.

Drink

Café

  • 🌍 Kkulsodam (꿀소담), 67 Haedong-ro 16-gil, Dobong-gu, +82 10-9092-1512. from 11am to 10pm. They sell a wide variety of desserts as well as delicious drinks. In addition, there is a cooking class.
  • 🌍 Saetbeol Bakery (샛별제과), 23 Sanggye 9-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul, +82 10-7768-1196. 12:00-21:00 (It's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). The cafe sells various desserts. Dacuaz is the most popular dessert in this cafe. Prices vary from time to time.
  • 🌍 Onion Mia (어니언 미아), 55 Solmaero 50-gil, Kangbuk-gu, +82 70-7816-2714. 10:00-22:00. It is a type of cafe that cannot be seen abroad. Furniture arrangement and lighting are very interesting and emotional. ₩2500-6000.
  • 🌍 CafeBanghak (카페방학), 30-6 Dodang-ro 6-gil, Dobong-gu, +82 70-4117-9055. 11:00-21:00. It is a very quiet cafe next to Banghakcheon. Also, the space is small and comfortable. ₩3500-5500.

Bar

  • 🌍 1943Suyu (1943수유점), 42 Hancheon-ro 139-gil, Kangbuk-gu, +82 70-8835-1943. 17:00-05:00. This is a hot bar for young people in Korea these days. It is a bar run by YouTubers and has a luxurious interior environment.However, Anju is cheap, so you can feel a good atmosphere in the pub at a low price. ₩6,900-20,000.
  • 🌍 Osulcha (오술차), 14 Dobong-ro 87-gil, Kangbuk-gu, +82 2 990-3515. 18:00-05:00. It is a place where you can drink alone and have a cheap snack. ₩6500.
  • 🌍 Hanas, 15 Dobong-ro 8-gil, Kangbuk-gu, +82 2 986-6969. 18:00-04:00. This bar is the Isakaya House. Anju sells Japanese-inspired snacks such as Sashimi and Denpura. ₩16,000-39,000.
  • Craft Hans (크래프트 한스), 235, Hangeulbiseok-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul, +82 70-8810-8800. From 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.. This is a bar which is located in Junggye-dong. You can enjoy various sort of beer like German draft beer or Czchia craft beer. You can eat food like fried chicken or Italian pizza as well. each different.

Sleep

  • 🌍 Hotel Bay204 (호텔베이204), 15 Dobong-ro 8-gil Dobong-gu, +82 2 955-7400. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. It is located in Dobong-gu, just outside of Seoul. Dobongsan Mountain and Suraksan Mountain are close, and there is a vacation station right in front of you, so it is close to Seoul. ₩70,000.
  • 🌍 Victoria Hotel (빅토리아 호텔), 42-8 Mia-dong Gangbuk-gu (Subway: Exit 3 of Mia-Sa-Gori Station on Line 4; Bus:- Branch line: 1165 and 1128. - Blue: 101, 102, 106, 107, 108, 130, 140, 141, 142, 144, 151, 153, 160, 710 - Wide-area buses: 8153, 8111). Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Victoria Hotel is 10 minutes away from the center of the city and Miassa Street Station (Gu-Mia Samgeori Station) is located next to the subway line No. 4, making it easy to move to the downtown areas such as heaven of shopping, Dongdaemun, and Myeongdong ₩65,000.
  • 🌍 Paraspara Seoul (파라스파라 서울), 689 Samyang-ro, Gangbuk-gu, +82 02 3408 5000. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00.

Connect

Go next

There are various subway lines in Gang-bok. Lines 1, 4, 7, etc. are various and you can go anywhere you want.

Routes through North
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