Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

1.6Km 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).

Olive Young - Hak-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 학동역)

1.6Km 2024-04-17

177, Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Atelier Zenze [Tax Refund Shop] (아틀리에젠즈)

1.6Km 2024-04-19

1F, 23, Bongeunsa-ro 68-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Hangang River (한강)

1.7Km 2024-10-29

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.

Bareun Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (바른약국)

1.7Km 2024-04-19

1F, 157, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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KstarROAD 한류스타거리 (KstarROAD Hallyu Star Road)

1.7Km 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.

GlassApgujeong [Tax Refund Shop] (안경 압구정)

1.7Km 2024-06-27

8, Apgujeong-ro 18-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Gom Ba Wie (곰바위)

1.7Km 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).

Ppeokkugi (뻐꾸기)

1.7Km 2021-03-26

4, Dosan-daero 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-512-6798

It is a place frequented by a lot of young people. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled beef tripe.

SADDLER HAUS (새들러하우스)

1.7Km 2024-02-21

B1, 10 Dosan-daero 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Saddler Haus is a charming café nestled in the chic Garosu-gil of Sinsa-dong. It is known for its customizable signature waffles, which can be tailored with a variety of flavors like sesame seeds, cheese, and basil. The café offers a seasonal drink named Summer Chocolate, exclusively available from June to November. Other unique beverages such as Saddler spänner and Plum squash are also popular. Owing to the café's cozy size, when seating is at capacity, visitors may be limited to a stay of up to 1 to 1.5 hours.

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