Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 선릉과정릉) [유네스코 세계유산] - Area information - Korea travel information

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 선릉과정릉) [유네스코 세계유산]

9.5Km    2024-07-05

1 Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs are located near COEX in Gangnam. It comprises two tombs: Seolleung Royal Tomb, which houses the remains of King Seongjong (1457-1495, r. 1470-1495) and his wife Queen Jeonghyeon (1462-1530) of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), and Jeongneung Royal Tomb, which houses King Jungjong (1488-1544, r. 1506-1544), Seongjong’s son. The Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs History Center details the historical significance of the tomb, while the complex also serves as a park within the city.

First Samsung Eye Center (퍼스트삼성안과의원)

9.5Km    2025-10-23

5F, 22 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

First Samsung Eye Center's medical staff consistently conducts research and academic activities. They publish papers in international academic journals each year, and they are committed to providing quality medical services to customers.
The medical staff members have such outstanding skills that they perform surgeries that other ophthalmology clinics find challenging. With over 100,000 surgical cases for the past 20 years, including cataract surgery, vision correction, and retinal surgery, the medical staff at First Samsung Eye Center provides safe surgeries without side effects and high-quality vision results.
The clinic has the latest equipment that allows examinations and surgeries of all ocular diseases. It accurately diagnoses patients' eye conditions and manages the process from pre-surgery examinations to post-surgery care.

Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

9.5Km    2024-10-24

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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).

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center (서울대학교병원 강남의원)

9.5Km    2025-10-23

(38th,39th Floors and Part of 3rd Floor), 152 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center, an extension of the world-renowned Seoul National University Hospital, offers specialized checkups annually to over 50,000 visitors. Notably, the center boasts exceptional success rates, including a global-leading 1% cancer diagnosis rate and top-level 50% detection rate for colorectal adenomas.

Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic (강남그랜드안과의원)

9.6Km    2025-10-23

4F-5F, 363 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Grand Eye Clinic is one of Korea's leading ophthalmology clinics. It received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award and is ranked among the top 10 companies participating in the Korea Grand Sale event.
With the latest medical technology and highly skilled medical staff, the clinic specializes in providing customized services for international patients. It offers interpretation services in various languages, including English, Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese, ensuring a comfortable medical experience without language barriers.
With over 30,000 cases in vision correction, including LASIK and LASEK, presbyopia, and cataract surgery, the clinic's medical staff delivers satisfying outcomes without unnecessary procedures. The clinic also boasts outstanding accessibility, with its convenient location right in front of Exit 5 of Gangnam Station.

JW Plastic Surgery (제이더블유(JW)정원성형외과의원)

9.6Km    2025-10-23

(3rd-7th Floors), 553 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

JW Plastic Surgery aims to provide the best possible cosmetic results for our patients with the belief that "the difference in skill is the difference in results." For patients who struggle with repeated revision surgeries, we help make it their last. To break the chain of repeated revision surgeries, it is critical to accurately identify and address the cause of failure in the original surgery. We have decades of experience in revision surgery to help you feel satisfied and confident. JW Plastic Surgery maintains a specialized treatment system based on thorough safety management and professional medical staff. With zero medical accidents reported since opening, we consider the safety of our patients as our top priority. Discover a new and beautiful yourself at JW Plastic Surgery Center. We are here to share the precious moment of change with you.

Seoul Children's Grand Park (서울어린이대공원)

Seoul Children's Grand Park (서울어린이대공원)

9.7Km    2024-11-28

216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Opened in May 1973, Seoul Children’s Grand Park is a theme park situated among green forests and fields with a total area of 56,552㎡. It contains a zoo, arboretum, amusement park, and performance venues. Seoul Children’s Grand Park has been a beloved part of Seoul, a paradise for children and a living venue for education. For grown-ups, it functions as an area of refuge and culture within the city. The Grand Park offers facilities that everyone in the family can enjoy, so everyone can find their own fun in the Grand Park.

Seoul Children's Museum (서울상상나라)

Seoul Children's Museum (서울상상나라)

9.7Km    2024-03-07

216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Seoul Children's Museum is a multifaceted cultural space established in 2013 to foster children's creativity and imagination. Spanning from the basement floor to the third floor, it boasts over a hundred interactive exhibits. These exhibits cover a wide range of areas including art, imagination, thought, and physical play, organized into ten distinct zones. It's a popular destination where children can learn and expand their imagination through play. Advanced booking is required, and reservations can be made through the website.

Dogo Dental Clinic (도고치과의원)

9.7Km    2025-10-23

(4th Floor, Yungok Building), 533 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

‘Dogo’ is an ancient Korean word used to describe the groundwork that had to be done before placing the foundation stone to build traditional Korean houses and buildings. Dogo Dental Clinic pursues only the best treatment based on fundamentals, principles, and hygiene. We share all processes with our patients and do not overtreat.
Dr. Rumi Lee from New Zealand provides the best treatment in English with diverse experience practicing in both New Zealand and Korea for several years. 
We are very close to COEX and Bongeunsa Temple and in close proximity to transportation options, convenience facilities, and tourist attractions. Thus, you can enjoy many other experiences before and after receiving dental treatment. 
Our clinic boasts an elegant interior and treatment space but the treatment fee is reasonable, so many patients like to visit. With Dr. Lee's delicacy and gentleness, even those who are afraid of dental treatment can feel comfortable.

Will Spa (윌스파)

9.7Km    2025-01-08

524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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