Understand Avenue (언더스탠드에비뉴)

1.8Km 9445 2023-10-23

63, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Understand Avenue is an innovative startup platform that nurtures and builds the dreams of young entrepreneurs. It helps the talents of tomorrow work on things they want, are good at, and contribute to society through a full support process, from training to market testing, financial and investment support, and distribution and logistics support. Visitors can come to this place for socially-conscious select shops and products.
The platform also hosts pop-up stores and photography exhibitions on K-pop stars. One can also find retro-style merch beloved by the younger generations. There are plenty of things to see and splurge on, from mini figurines and key rings that capture one’s “faves” to retro and kitschy exhibitions and items inspired by the ‘70s and ‘80s. All pop-up stores and exhibitions require reservation (online reservation or on-site reservation).

Gom Ba Wie (곰바위)

1.8Km 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).

GlassApgujeong [Tax Refund Shop] (안경 압구정)

1.8Km 0 2024-06-27

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

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Ramada Seoul (호텔 라마다 서울)

1.9Km 20041 2021-06-07

410, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6202-2000

Ramada Seoul, opened in February, 2004, is located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam, one of the main business districts in Seoul. The hotel (B3-12F) offers a range of convenient facilities including meeting rooms of various sizes, a spa & sauna, a fitness club, restaurants, and a banquet room. Conveniently located across from Seolleung Park, guests can easily take a morning jog or walk along the park paths.

Seoul Center for National Intangible Cultural Asset (서울국가무형문화재전수회관)

1.9Km 17563 2023-06-13

406, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-566-6300

Created by the government to hand down traditions and preserve important, intangible cultural assets, the center supports cultural masters in the training of their pupils and their efforts to promote Korean traditional culture to the general public.

The center houses 8 groups that represent the music field. Serving not only as a training ground for those specializing in the arts, the center also seeks to reach out to the general public through regular programs and recitals. Musicians also participate in musical conferences, events and performances on a national and international level.

There are 12 craft groups at the center that are directed by craft masters who have been designated 'National Intangible Cultural Assets.' Craft groups host a number of training programs.

Other special features of the center include the 'Pungryu,' a 147-seat folk theatre; the 2 or 3 story 'Traditional Craft Hall' with an open-run exhibition hall and planned exhibition hall; a shop selling the works of the artists; a seminar room; a training room; and a practical training room.