Seoul · 관악구
Gwanak-gu: what to see and do
A student district around Seoul National University, with a mountain behind it and a street of small restaurants.
Known for
- Sharosu-gil, a street of small restaurants and cafes
- Namseoul Museum of Art, in the old Belgian consulate
- Gwanaksan trails from Sillim Valley
What to do
Eat in Sharosu-gil, visit the Namseoul Museum of Art in its historic consulate building, and try a trail up Gwanaksan.
Tip: Take Line 2 to Seoul National University Station for Sharosu-gil. Evenings are when its restaurants are liveliest.
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