Bongcheon-dong, Seoul

Name: Bongcheon-dong
Address: Seoul, South Korea

#445 among attractions in Seoul

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Bongcheon or Bongcheon-dong is a statutory division of Gwanak District, Seoul, South Korea. Its name means "enshrining heaven" which was derived from its location, northern skirt of Mt. Gwanak, stretching to the mountain ridge. It consists 9 administrative neighbourhoods. District office of Gwanak is located in Bongcheon. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°28'44"N, 126°57'14"E

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관악구 (낙성대동)Seoul South Korea

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Bongcheon-dong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seoul National University Museum of Art, Kyujanggak, Seoul National University, Soongsil University.

0.9 miS
Museum, Art museum
Seoul National University Museum of Art, Seoul
23 min walk • The Seoul National University Museum of Art is a museum in Seoul National University.
1.2 miS
Museum, Library
Kyujanggak, Seoul
31 min walk • The Kyujanggak, also known as Gyujanggak, was the royal library of the Joseon Dynasty. It was founded in 1776 by order of King Jeongjo of Joseon, at which time it was located on the grounds of Changdeokgung Palace.
1.2 miS
Universities and schools
Seoul National University, Seoul
32 min walk • Seoul National University is a national research university located in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the flagship Korean national universities. Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is considered the most prestigious university in South Korea.
1.2 miN
Universities and schools
Soongsil University, Seoul
31 min walk • Soongsil University is the first modern university in Korea, dating its history back to 1897. It was founded under the Christian missionary William M. Baird. The campus is located in 369 Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Seoul National University Gymnasium, Seoul
21 min walk • Seoul National University Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Seoul, South Korea. The capacity of the arena is 5,000 people and was built in 1986 to host table tennis and badminton events at the 1988 Summer Olympics.