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Bamseom Island (Ecosystem Conservation Area) (밤섬 생태경관 보전지역)

Bamseom Island (Ecosystem Conservation Area) (밤섬 생태경관 보전지역)

9.3Km    2025-04-29

Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Located at the Hangang River, Bamseom Island derives its name from its chestnut-like shape (bam in Korean). The island was designated as an Ecosystem Conservation Area by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in 1999 and was later recognized as Ramsar Wetland in 2012. Now an uninhabited island, Bamseom Island was once home to around 443 people, who were relocated after the island was exploded as part of the Yeouido Development Project. Today, it is known as a habitat for numerous migratory birds and plant species. People can enjoy views of the Island from Bamseom Park.

Stantop Urology & Andrology Clinic (스탠탑비뇨의학과의원)

9.3Km    2025-10-23

(2nd,B2 Floors), 107 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

With more than two decades of expertise in male surgery, our institution stands as a leader in urologic care, dedicated to improving the quality of life for men in Korea and around the world. Specializing in prostate hypertrophy, erectile dysfunction, and male enhancement, we are one of Seoul's premier urology centers, renowned for our focus on andrology.
Our team of urology specialists is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care, resulting in high satisfaction rates among our patients. With extensive experience in treating prostate conditions, erectile dysfunction, and male enhancement, we are at the forefront of men's health.
Recognized as a prestigious urology institution, we attract medical professionals and patients from around the globe. To further enhance our services and share our expertise, we have been hosting international conferences since 2021, continuing our commitment to delivering the best in urologic care.

View Plastic Surgery (뷰성형외과)

9.3Km    2025-10-23

107 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Since its establishment in 2005, View Plastic Surgery has distinguished itself through comprehensive expertise across all areas of plastic surgery. Rather than focusing on a single specialty, we have achieved remarkable growth and development in diverse fields, including breast surgery, facial contouring, orthognathic surgery, eye and nose surgery, wrinkle reduction, liposuction, male plastic surgery, and dermatology. This holistic approach has allowed us to evolve into a leading general plastic surgery hospital.

At View Plastic Surgery, we believe that true beauty lies in balance. Our commitment to balanced development extends to our pursuit of individualized beauty, safe surgical practices, and long-lasting results. With this philosophy, we are dedicated to becoming a global leader in plastic surgery, offering world-class care that transcends borders.

Clean Vein Surgery Clinic (클린외과의원)

9.3Km    2025-11-24

5th Floor, Hyeoncheol Building, 371 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

This hospital specializes in the examination and treatment of varicose veins in the lower extremities, and vascular plastic surgery of the back of the hand. Among the various methods of varicose veins treatment, only the necessary treatment is applied according to the patient's condition. Therefore, it is possible to return to daily life within the shortest period by minimizing the patient's burden on treatment costs, maximizing the treatment effect, and enabling rapid recovery. In the case of foreign patients, the treatment schedule is adjusted according to the patient's period of stay in Korea to complete all treatment and subsequent treatment before departure. Even after treatment, it is responsible for the treatment result by checking the recovery condition of the treatment site through continuous contact with the patient and free regular checkups.

Seoul Center for National Intangible Cultural Asset (서울국가무형문화재전수회관)

Seoul Center for National Intangible Cultural Asset (서울국가무형문화재전수회관)

9.3Km    2023-06-13

406, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Created by the government to hand down traditions and preserve important, intangible cultural assets, the center supports cultural masters in the training of their pupils and their efforts to promote Korean traditional culture to the general public.

The center houses 8 groups that represent the music field. Serving not only as a training ground for those specializing in the arts, the center also seeks to reach out to the general public through regular programs and recitals. Musicians also participate in musical conferences, events and performances on a national and international level.

There are 12 craft groups at the center that are directed by craft masters who have been designated 'National Intangible Cultural Assets.' Craft groups host a number of training programs.

Other special features of the center include the 'Pungryu,' a 147-seat folk theatre; the 2 or 3 story 'Traditional Craft Hall' with an open-run exhibition hall and planned exhibition hall; a shop selling the works of the artists; a seminar room; a training room; and a practical training room.

Yongma Land (용마랜드)

9.3Km    2025-10-28

118 Mangu-ro 70-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

Yongma Land, a private amusement park, was opened at the foot of Yongmasan Mountain in 1983, and closed its doors in 2011.  Having spent some time as a derelict building, it has now been repurposed as a nostalgia-filled space. It was made famous as the filming location of Crayon Pop’s "Bar Bar Bar" music video. Since then, it has become a renowned destination for photography, thanks to its unique atmosphere created by the combination of lush greenery and derelict amusement rides. Entry may be restricted in the case of filming or space rentals, so make sure to check with the management before you head to the amusement park. Yongma Land is located next to Bonghwa Middle School, at Exit 1 of Mangu Station, Gyeongui–Jungang Line.

Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

9.3Km    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).

JW Spa (제이더블유스파)

9.3Km    2025-01-10

565, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si

Located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, JW. Spa 1ST tries hard to carry out the best spa through professional spa planners who help to find suitable spa treatment for individuals.

Cha Gangnam Medical Center, Cha University (차의과학대학교 강남차병원)

9.3Km    2025-10-23

(Yeoksam-dong), 566 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

CHA Gangnam Medical Center was founded in 1960 with the opening of CHA Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic by Honorary Head Director Gyeong-seop Cha. In 1984, it expanded into a general hospital with 200 beds in Gangnam District.

As a specialized hospital for obstetrics and gynecology designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, CHA Gangnam Medical Center provides top-tier healthcare services through 14 specialized departments, including obstetrics and gynecology, and 39 specialized centers and clinics, such as Fertility Center, IVF Center, and the High-Risk Pregnancy Clinic. The hospital offers precise diagnoses and treatments, specializing in uterine fibroids and gynecological cancers, and utilizes cutting-edge minimally invasive surgical techniques to ensure minimal scarring and rapid recovery. It has also achieved the highest number of robotic surgeries in obstetrics and gynecology in the country, with over 5,000 procedures performed.

Since its establishment in 1984, CHA Gangnam Medical Center's Fertility Center has pioneered numerous groundbreaking achievements, including the birth of the first test-tube baby at a private hospital in Korea, the country's first successful intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), the world's first birth through in vitro maturation of an immature oocytes, and the first baby born from vitrified (frozen) eggs. These accomplishments have earned the hospital global recognition for its research and development.

Le : Dental Clinic (르치과의원)

9.3Km    2025-10-23

(9th Floor, Glaston Building), 108 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Le Dental Clinic provides professional treatment tailored to the patient's condition to create a beautiful smile without dental discomfort.
we has interpreters for each country on site, making it easy for patients to make or change appointments. We do our best to ensure that treatment is better and all patients who visit are satisfied through comfortable communication when they come to the dentist.