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Gyeonggi Provincial Museum (경기도박물관)

Gyeonggi Provincial Museum (경기도박물관)

13.9Km    2021-08-18

6, Sanggal-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-288-5300

Gyeonggi Provincial Museum was established for the purpose of inheriting and developing the history and traditional culture of Gyeonggi-do. It has actively engaged in various projects including historic research, relic excavation, management of the museum’s various collections, and promotion and organization of cultural events to educate the community of Gyeonggi-do's traditional culture.

The museum also promotes cultural exchange and global cooperation by organizing events and programs that cater to the public demands as a community service.

Gyeonggi Childrens Museum (경기도어린이박물관)

13.9Km    2022-12-20

6, Sanggal-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-270-8600

Gyeonggi Children’s Museum was Korea's first experiential museum built specifically for children. It offers interactive exhibits and educational programs, attracting children to participate in person and feel the joy of learning. Children can choose what they'd like to study based on their individual interests, as well as learn various themes and concepts that help improve their imagination and creativity.

* Opening Date: September 26, 2011

Hotel Star (호텔스타)

Hotel Star (호텔스타)

13.9Km    2021-01-12

17, Nonhyeon-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-561-9442

Located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Hotel Star is one block away from the Gangnam Station. A limousine bus stop from Gimpo Airport and Incheon International Airport is in front of the hotel, making it a popular accommodation choice among foreign tourists. It is also popular among domestic tourists for its location near Yeoksam Station. Various things to see and eat from Teheran-ro to Gangnam Station will give pleasure to those touring Seoul's downtown area.

Roem - Andong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로엠 안동점)

Roem - Andong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로엠 안동점)

13.9Km    2024-06-27

30, Jungang-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Hotel Provista (프로비스타 호텔)

13.9Km    2021-09-15

338, Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-597-1140

Hotel Provista is located close to the center of Seoul's business hub, Teheran-ro in Gangnam. It is also in close vicinity of three important districts in Seoul: Gangnam Business Town, Seocho Court District, and Yangjae IT Venture Valley. The area is a major transportation hub with Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Seoul Nambu Terminal nearby, as well as the Gyeongbu Expressway.

Guestrooms combine the advantages of a business hotel and a residence hotel. They are equipped for business travelers and long term guests’ convenience with guestrooms containing a TV with 60 cable channels, high speed internet access, a kitchen with high-end cooking facilities and a refrigerator, and an up-to-date laundry machine.

Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) (한국종합무역센터(코엑스))

13.9Km    2022-12-16

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6000-0114

The Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) was established on September 7, 1988 as a large-scale business town for domestic and overseas businessmen. Business operations can be managed easily as assembly halls, exhibition halls, the Korean City Air Terminal, InterContinental Hotel, and Hyundai Department Store are gathered in one spot.

A 57-story building contains 20 trade organizations including the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), as well as 250 companies and financial institutions. Convention and Exhibition, which houses three specialized exhibition halls and permanent exhibition halls, is composed of a four-story main building and three-story extension.

An underground passageway connects COEX Mall, completed in 2000, and Bongeunsa Temple to the north with Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2). Additional facilities for culture, pleasure, and shopping make COEX a must-visit attraction.

Seoul Character & Licensing Fair (서울 캐릭터라이선싱페어)

Seoul Character & Licensing Fair (서울 캐릭터라이선싱페어)

13.9Km    2022-08-25

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-6000-8571

Seoul Character & Licensing Fair aims to globalize Korean character content through active business exchange among participating businesses, buyers, and event participants. The fair is not only suited for interested businesses, but also provides family-friendly events.

COEX Aquarium (코엑스 아쿠아리움)

COEX Aquarium (코엑스 아쿠아리움)

13.9Km    2024-07-17

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-700-7200

The COEX Aquarium comprises 183 display tanks and 90 breeding tanks with 3,500 tons of water volume, making it a large-scale aquarium. It houses 40,000 sea creatures of 650 different species, exhibited in 16 themed zones. In particular, the highest number of sharks and the largest variety of species in Korea are living in this aquarium. Over 20 rest areas located throughout the aquarium, as well as an open-top water tank releasing anions make this tourist site in the heart of Gangnam a perfect healing place for local and international visitors.

Starfield Library (별마당도서관)

Starfield Library (별마당도서관)

13.9Km    2022-07-27

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

Located in the middle of COEX Central Plaza, Starfield Library offers visitors a perfect reading space. The two-story library has 13-meter-tall bookshelfs and soft lights to ease the eyes as well as various types of tables with electric plugs for those with laptops. With more than 50,000 books ranging from literature to hobbies as well as over 400 types of magazines, visitors are welcome to find pleasure in reading and relax.

COEX Artium (코엑스아티움)

COEX Artium (코엑스아티움)

13.9Km    2022-07-04

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6000-0114

Established by Korea International Trade Association and COEX, COEX Artium is a spacious muscial performance hall with over 800 seats. High quality and diverse musical or theatrical performances are held year-round to satisfy both Korean and international visitors. Foreign language services (English, Japanese, and Chinese) are also available. It has the Trade Promotion Exhibition Hall. Near COEX Artium are many performance halls such as COEX Art Hall (184 seats), Auditorium (1058 seats), Convention Hall (7,000 seats), ang Grand Conference Room (450 seats), making the COEX area a main place for cultural and musical performances in Seoul. Visitors may want to visit the COEX website (www.coex.co.kr) to find out information on various performances.