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Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

12.8Km    2024-10-24

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3218-4800

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple.

Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. The temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa is held on the ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).

Will Spa (윌스파)

12.9Km    2025-01-08

524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3466-8100

Willspa operates 24 hours in the Gangnam area, featuring luxurious spa that is equipped with suitable size, facility, and programs for foreign visitors’ taste.

GS25 - Gangnam Dongwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25강남동원점)

12.9Km    2024-06-27

7, Teheran-ro 77-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Bonjuk City Air Tower (본죽 도심공항타워점)

Bonjuk City Air Tower (본죽 도심공항타워점)

12.9Km    2024-03-20

(City Air Tower), 36, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2016-7477

Bonjuk is a restaurant serving juk (porridge). Juk (porridge) is often enjoyed as a breakfast, hospital food, and snacks, thanks to it being nutritious and easy to digest. One can find sogogi yachae juk (Beef and vegetable porridge), sweet danhobak juk (pumpkin porridge), jeonbok juk (abalone porridge), nakji kimchi juk (octopus and kimchi porridge), chamchi yachae juk (tuna and vegetable porridge), dakgogi juk (ginseng with chicken porridge), and nokdu juk (sweet green beans porridge). Because this branch of Bonjuk is located on the first underground floor of the City Air Tower at Samseong Station, one can easily reach the restaurant from the Coex Mall. 

Hallym University of Graduate Studies (한림국제대학원대학교)

12.9Km    2025-01-10

405, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3453-9333

Founded in 2004 by Ilsong Educational Foundation, Hallym University of Graduate Studies is a private college located at 405, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu. Originally, it was founded as an international graduate college of Hallym University in 1997, but it has separated from Hallym University as of 2004.

Sammaksa Temple (삼막사)

Sammaksa Temple (삼막사)

12.9Km    2024-02-07

478 Sammak-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do,

Sammaksa Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Samseongsan Mountain. Legend has it that the temple was established in 667 by Wonhyo, a Buddhist philosopher from the Silla era. Within the temple grounds are Cheonbuljeon Hall, Yukgwaneumjeon Hall, Myeongbujeon Hall, Manghaeru Pavilion, Chilbogak House, among others. The temple holds heritages like the Rock-carved Buddha Triad and the Fertility Stones. These artifacts, symbolizing the fusion of Buddhism and folk religion, highlights the ancient nature of the place.

Timhowan Samseong Branch (팀호완 삼성점)

Timhowan Samseong Branch (팀호완 삼성점)

12.9Km    2024-02-27

1F, 30 Bongeunsa-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Timhowan is a specialized Chinese restaurant focusing on dim sum, located near Gangnam COEX. It has been selected by the Michelin Guide. Its signature dim sum includes the fresh shrimp-made har gow (shrimp dumplings), along with char siu bao bun (baked BBQ pork buns), shaomai (pork & shrimp dumplings), sacheonsik wantang (pork dumplings in hout & spicy sauce), and buchaegyo (spinach dumplings with shrimp). Additionally, there are dishes like sacheonsik wantang bibimmyeon (pork & shrimp dumpling in hout & spicy noodle), dakgogi beoseot jjim (chicken, cordycep flower & mushroom), Hong Kongsik tangsugi (sweet & sour fried chicken), cheonggyeongchae (poached fresh bok choy), and gongsimchae (seasonal vegetable). Nearby attractions include COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

Callaway - POSCO Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (캘러웨이 포스코점)

Callaway - POSCO Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (캘러웨이 포스코점)

12.9Km    2024-04-22

524, Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Heidi Haus (하이디하우스)

Heidi Haus (하이디하우스)

12.9Km    2025-09-24

11, Seongchon 4-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Heidi Haus is a private club that offers a premium wellness and lifestyle in the heart of the city. Its customized programs are designed not only for restoring health but also for achieving peace of mind. With a spa using natural bedrock water, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and restaurants and cafés that guarantee comfortable relaxation, Heidi Haus provides everything for a well-balanced life. The highlight is its spa, themed around 12 motifs such as rose, lavender, and beauty. It uses mineral-rich bedrock water drawn from 1,000 meters underground, which is known to help with skin hydration, blood circulation, fatigue recovery, and immunity strengthening. The spa also features a sauna zone with five distinct styles, including far-infrared, steam, and Finnish saunas.