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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

2.4 Km    221345     2022-11-30

Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3423-5114

Gangnam Subway Station area is the prime district for those living south of the Hangang River. Gangnam-daero Avenue links Teheran-ro Road in the east to Jamsil and Sadang in the west. Kyobo Tower Crossroad connects Express Terminal to Noryangjin and west of Seoul. Hannam-daegyo Avenue in the north extends to the north of the Hangang River. A southward direction leads to metropolitan areas such as Seongnam, passing Yangjae and Bundang.

Many people tend to gather at Gangnam Subway Station, as the location is geographically and commercially suitable as a meeting point for social gatherings, events, or personal engagements. Hence, during the weekdays it is usually crowded in the evenings while on weekends, areas around Gangnam Subway Station exit numbers 10 and 11, as well as City Theatre, and Giordano are often bustling with people. Visitors travel to Gangnam to take advantage of its convenient transportation, fashion malls, movie theatres, and bookstores.

Gangnam-gu Office operates Gangnam Tourist Information Center to offer tourist information to international and domestic visitors and hands-on activities related to tourism. Also, the center operates Medical Tour Center which introduces Gangnam-gu’s specializing hospitals and medical treatment as well as Hallyu Experience Hall.

Dasipium Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (다시피움성형외과의원)

Dasipium Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (다시피움성형외과의원)

2.5 Km    0     2024-06-27

9, Seocho-daero 73-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Gangnam Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강남중앙)

Olive Young - Gangnam Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강남중앙)

2.5 Km    0     2024-04-22

372, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Daechi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대치점)

2.5 Km    0     2024-06-26

448, Dogok-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Artbox - Daechi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 대치)

Artbox - Daechi Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 대치)

2.5 Km    0     2024-04-18

454, Dogok-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Na-Medi [Tax Refund Shop] (나를위한 산부인과의원)

Na-Medi [Tax Refund Shop] (나를위한 산부인과의원)

2.5 Km    0     2024-06-26

364, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Collect - Samsung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (콜렉트 삼성)

Collect - Samsung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (콜렉트 삼성)

2.5 Km    0     2024-04-19

B1F, 11, Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Hangang River (한강)

Hangang River (한강)

2.6 Km    86374     2024-03-12

257, Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

The Hangang River is a iconic river in Korea that crosses Seoul from north to south. Various parks and cultural facilities are located along the river, attracting numerous people to enjoy leisure and relaxation. Many people enjoy walking, biking, and jogging along the river. Water sports such as fishing, kayaking, and sailing are also popular, and the night view of the river from a cruise ship makes it even more beautiful. Events such as concerts, drone festivals, and fireworks displays are also a must-see. 

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

2.6 Km    176666     2024-03-12

411, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2255-2277

Samsung Gangnam is a flagship store designed as a playground for Samsung Electronics. Within the building are a photo spot, Galaxy flagship, auditorium, bespoke studio, and coffee shop, attracting numerous visitors. They are invited to appreciate media art through art objects and admire stunning views of skyscrapers on Gangnam-daero via a giant display with pleasure. 

Gwangyang Bulgogi Bonga (광양불고기본가)

Gwangyang Bulgogi Bonga (광양불고기본가)

2.6 Km    15086     2024-03-18

16, Dogok-ro 99-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-567-8494

Gwangyang Bulgogi Bonga serves Gwangyang bulgogi, a tender and sweet-savory dish made by grilling thinly-sliced beef marinated in soy sauce. The restaurant also offers sogogi gui (grilled beef), yukhoe (beef tartare), and hanu kkotdeungsim (Korean beef rib eye). Another popular dish is hanu deungsim yukjeon (pan-fried battered Korean beef sirloin). There is also a separate lunch menu, namely the Gwangyang Bonga Jeongsik (Gwangyang Bonga set menu) and hanu kkotsal bulgogi (boneless Korean galbi bulgogi).