Mt. Gwanaksan, which forms Seoul’s southern border, is famous for its spectacular scenery of rugged peaks and luscious valleys. Its diversity of walking trails offers hikers dynamic routes suited to every level of experience. In spring, hikers are blessed with tons of blooming azalea bushes lining the trails. At the foot of the 629 meter-high mountain, just beyond the Gwancheon Park entrance, is Gwacheon Hyanggyo, a Confucian temple. A sprawling number of makgeolli and bindaetteok vendors grace the entrance area.

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Makgeolli, or crude rice wine, has become a popular drink after mountain climbing, while bindaetteok pancakes made of ground mung beans and vegetables or meat is a quintessential snack to go with makgeolli.

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Typical Korean mountain souvenir items, like “filial piety” back scratchers and toy cameras, can also be found there.

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The main attraction, besides the summit, is Yeonjuam Hermitage, a small Buddhist temple perched right on a steep cliff.

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T. 02-880-3692, www.gwanak.go.kr

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Gwacheon Government Complex Station 과천정부청사역 (Line 4), Exit 7

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Get Your Cloudy Rice Brew On at Danimgil

At Hongdae’s Danimgil, they specialize in Korean makgeolli (an alcoholic beverage made of rice), and they have a wide selection. You can get makgeolli made from buckwheat, corn, glutinous rice, black bean, scorched rice, and much more. They also bring kimchi pancakes and green onion pancakes in the shape of the Korean flag, spicy pork, acorn jelly, and even cheesy egg omelets.

Danimgil Makgeolli Pub | 다님길 막걸리 카페

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Cost: 8,000–15,000 won a person
6pm–2am
T. 02-322-2066
(330-39 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul | 서울시 마포구 서교동 330-39)
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Hongik Univ. Station 홍대입구역 (Line 2, A’REX Line), Exit 6, 7 or 8

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