Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)

1.8Km 2025-01-17

27, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3146-5936

The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which showcases the history and value of Seoul's public waterworks. The museum was recognized for its modern architectural design and designated Tangible Cultural Asset of Seoul No.72.

Riz Laser Center (리즈산부인과)

1.8Km 2025-10-23

(3th-4th Floors, Gyeongseo Building), 127 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

We are the first hospital to use lasers in female genital plastic surgery, naming it "Laser Vaginoplasty" and introducing it to the Korean obstetrics and gynecology community.
Our practice encompasses a wide range of procedures, including vaginoplasty, labiaplasty, vaginal tightening, hymenorrhaphy, and treatments of gynecologic disorders and sexually transmitted diseases, and cancer.
As a surgery center with equipment tailored to various needs of customers, we pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art surgical system, which cannot be found in other Korean obstetrics and gynecology clinics. In addition, we have an advanced network system to provide expert medical care to patients at all centers in the Riz’ obstetrics and gynecology network through our attending and referred systems for laser female plastic surgery.

Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

1.8Km 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).

SHINE BEAUTY MEDICAL (해우광해외무역)

1.8Km 2025-10-23

#510, MV Tower, 55 Gangnam-daero 132-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

This International Medical Agency Company has been engaged in international patient attraction since 2015, focusing on South Korea and Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City). The representative has experience at Konkuk University Hospital/ International Medical Center and currently serves as an expert advisor for the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute in the fields of overseas medical expansion and international patient attraction. In addition, the institution is designated as an official international patient attraction partner of Gangnam District, Seoul, and collaborates with a wide range of medical institutions—including plastic surgery clinics, dermatology clinics, urology clinics, dental clinics, ophthalmology clinics, and Korean traditional medicine hospitals—to support both international patient attraction and overseas medical expansion.

High Eye Center (하이안과)

1.8Km 2025-10-23

3F, 119 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

High Eye Center puts priority on patients, rather than diseases. The clinic treats patients, not diseases.
Patients with the same diseases have different levels of discomfort, and how to treat patients differs depending on their lifestyle and circumstances.
High Eye Center tries to solve inconveniences that patients have through customized solutions. With skilled medical staff boasting abundant experience and customized treatment systems, the clinic provides reliable eye disease treatments as well as surgeries. Furthermore, the clinic owns university hospital-level medical equipment.
Through ceaseless research, High Eye Center developed and obtained a patent on a surgical retinal illuminator from the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the only case of its kind in Korea.

JW Plastic Surgery (제이더블유(JW)정원성형외과의원)

1.9Km 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.

Will Spa (윌스파)

1.9Km 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.

Dogo Dental Clinic (도고치과의원)

1.9Km 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.

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

1.9Km 2024-07-05

1 Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-568-1291

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.

Deesse Plastic Surgery (청담여신성형외과의원)

2.0Km 2025-10-29

(14th-15th Floors, Nonhyeon-dong), 108 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Deesse Plastic Surgery provides the highest level of medical care in Korea in the fields of lip plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, facial bone contouring, face-lift, and eyelid surgery. Many foreign patients are visiting us after hearing about our reputation. In order to provide high-quality medical services to foreign patients, we have interpretation coordinators available for Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and other languages on site. Also, we constantly strive to improve the quality of medical services to ensure the best experience for international patients. As a result, the hospital is rapidly gaining recognition by people around the world interested in receiving plastic surgery in Korea, and the results have been remarkable and foreign customers who visited our hospital showed high satisfaction. Our efforts have been rewarded in 2023 as we were designated by the Ministry of Justice for excellent medical tourism.

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