Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

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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).

Seoul Design Festival (서울디자인페스티벌)

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513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2262-7200

Seoul Design Festival first launched in 2002 based on content featured on the monthly "Design" and network ties in the design industry. The festival aims to promote designers, brands, and corporations as well as introduce local and international design trends. The festival also encourages domestic and international designers, as well as those who work in the field, to connect and build a social network to further expand their careers.

Starfield COEX Mall (스타필드 코엑스몰)

556.2059053678844m 179123 2024-05-16

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-5300

Starfield COEX Mall, located at the center of Seoul, leads in trend and culture. Combining fashion, food, culture and entertainment, the mall provides everything the visitors need. The Starfield Library offers a space to rest and entertainment with books.

JFC (Jubilant Face Clinic) [Tax Refund Shop] (제이에프피부과의원)

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616, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Gom Ba Wie (곰바위)

561.7271708630358m 31185 2024-03-25

16 Bongeunsa-ro 97-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
02-511-0068

Situated near COEX, Gom Ba Wie is a renowned restaurant that specializes in dishes crafted from beef intestines. The establishment's signature offerings include yang gui (grilled beef tripe) and daechang gui (grilled beef large intestines), both of which are expertly charcoal-grilled to enhance flavor and preserve their distinctive springy texture. Additionally, the restaurant is famous for its gopchang jeongol (beef small intestine hot pot), a popular choice during the winter months, as well as its unique rendition of baekkimchi (white kimchi).

Tea World Festival (국제차문화대전)

562.6209185146357m 8406 2022-08-08

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-6000-8000,

The Tea World Festival, with its aim to promote tea culture as "easily enjoyable with others," began in 2003 and has grown to become the largest tea exhibition in Korea. It showcases goods from tea producers across the country. With a combination of events, performances, and representatives from Korea’s tea industry, the festival is a must-see event for tea enthusiasts everywhere.

Hotel The Designers - Samseong Branch (호텔 더 디자이너스 삼성점)

583.9948991569896m 8434 2021-02-04

7, Teheran-ro 79-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-568-8376

Located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, the central business district of Seoul, Hotel the Designers Samseong Branch offers high quality service and excellent facilities, housing 90 guestrooms, including 26 suites. Each room is equipped with a laptop and Wi-Fi. A meeting room is also available for business purposes.

Olive Young - COEX MALL Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 코엑스몰)

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COEX MALL (B1) Store #Q114, 517, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Poom Seoul (품 서울)

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6, Samseong-ro 126-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-9007

Poom Seoul brings together traditional Korean cuisine and contemporary inspirations. Based on the cuisine enjoyed in the royal court or among the aristocracy of Joseon, Poom Seoul offers Korean table d’hote course menus made with seasonal ingredients and natural seasoning in both lunch and dinner courses. The restaurant was included in the MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2020. Visitors must place a reservation at least a day in advance before the visit. Poom Seoul can be found near Exit 6 of Cheongdam Station.

Chamjoeun Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (참좋은약국)

608.0563159637776m 0 2024-04-16

103, 17, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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