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Imperial Palace Hotel (임페리얼 팰리스 호텔)

Imperial Palace Hotel (임페리얼 팰리스 호텔)

1.7Km    2021-04-02

640, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3440-8000

Imperial Palace Hotel first opened on September 18, 1989, starting as a deluxe hotel and becoming a superior deluxe hotel after 10 years in June 1999. The hotel has remained the pride of the Korean hotel industry thanks to its effective management and improving domestic capital. In 2005, it carried out a large-scale remodeling project to enlarge its size to resemble luxurious European hotels, including a large-sized lobby, convention center that can accommodate over 1,000 visitors, classical wedding hall, and 405 guestrooms. The hotel is part of a chain, along with Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel in Itaewon and Imperial Palace Hotel – Fukuoka in Japan.

Himart - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 압구정점)

Himart - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 압구정점)

1.7Km    2024-04-18

173, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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IDEA Plastic Surgical Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (이데아성형외과 [사후면세점])

IDEA Plastic Surgical Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (이데아성형외과 [사후면세점])

1.7Km    2024-04-19

2F Daekwang Bldg., 176, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

1.7Km    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).

Yoojung Restaurant (유정식당)

1.7Km    2024-10-18

14 Dosan-daero 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Yoojung Restaurant is well-known, despite being located in a side-street, thanks to its having been frequented often by BTS members during their training days. BTS fans will love seeing the many pictures and posters of BTS decorating the walls, and can enjoy the same dishes loved by their idols. Some of the stars' most ordered dishes have had their names changed to reflect this.

Golfzon Market - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (골프존마켓 압구정)

Golfzon Market - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (골프존마켓 압구정)

1.7Km    2024-04-23

#13, 172, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Tune [Tax Refund Shop] (튠)

Tune [Tax Refund Shop] (튠)

1.8Km    2024-06-27

3, Seongsui-ro 7ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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KstarROAD 한류스타거리 (KstarROAD Hallyu Star Road)

1.8Km    2024-03-05

394, Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The K-Star ROAD is a place to meet the stories of celebrities who were at the forefront of the K-Wave phenomenon. The road features art toy statues inspired by K-Pop bands, such as SNSD, EXO, and TVXQ, while terminals next to shops help you find the fashion shops and restaurants frequented by celebrities. Moreover, the schools attended by the celebrities, houses in which they used to live, and other spots that capture their stories can also be found on this street.