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Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

Korea Culture House (KOUS) (한국문화의집)

513.3095937132355m    23212     2022-12-28

12-9, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3011-1788

Operated by Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, the Korea Culture House (KOUS), similar to the Korea House in Gangbuk area, opened in Daechi-dong, Gangnam. Tourists visiting Korea and international students residing in Korea can experience and learn Korea's traditional culture at this educational space.

S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery (조수정 한지그림 갤러리)

515.9795121562776m    13930     2021-12-03

14, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-501-1505

The S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery is dedicated to hanji (traditional Korean paper) art and was the first of gallery in Korea to focus on this traditional medium. It is also the center of the Korean Hanji Art Organization, which has helped popularize hanji art over the past 30 years. Visitors can browse through hanji art in the gallery, enjoy traditional tea in the café, or look out at Bukhansan Mountain from the rooftop. The experience hall is located in the basement, where visitors can learn more about hanji art, or even try their hand at making their own.

Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

538.5990128839948m    254925     2024-05-17

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).

Gogigo Shop Samseong Station(고기고샵 삼성역)

Gogigo Shop Samseong Station(고기고샵 삼성역)

539.8458583341768m    20     2020-11-25

16 Teheran-ro 84-gil Gangnam-gu Seoul
+82-2-554-6969

It is a place that sells fresh meat. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

CheongKwanJang - Teheran Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 테헤란)

CheongKwanJang - Teheran Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 테헤란)

543.0219520066565m    0     2024-04-18

1F, 437, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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GS25 - Gangnam Dongwon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25강남동원점)

551.9909736605882m    0     2024-06-27

7, Teheran-ro 77-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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GS25 - Gangnam Juvis Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25강남쥬비스점)

587.8737730873661m    0     2024-06-26

1F, 434, Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Teheran Optik - Posco Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (테헤란안경 포스코센터점)

Teheran Optik - Posco Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (테헤란안경 포스코센터점)

599.2742758342346m    0     2024-06-26

440, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Park Club Spa (파크클럽스파)

603.8699160651387m    8758     2017-07-21

606, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
-2-2016-1176

Located on the 23 floor of the Park Hyatt Seoul in Gangnam, Park Club boasts a calm atmosphere comprised of individual rooms, mood lighting, and aromatic fragrance in the center of downtown. Traditional treatment programs including traditional Korean acupressure treatment are available.

Park Hyatt Seoul (파크 하얏트 서울)

Park Hyatt Seoul (파크 하얏트 서울)

605.1571080557412m    18209     2021-09-13

606, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2016-1234

Park Hyatt Seoul features contemporary design and facilities, and it offers 184 rooms with customized individual service for each guest. Located in the heart of the commercial, business and shopping districts including COEX Mall and the World Trade Center, the hotel is conveniently situated at the four-way intersection by Samseong Station. The hotel provides great day and night views of the surrounding cityscape. Also, it combines both modern beauty and oriental elegance alike with well-equipped facilities such as a lounge on the top of the hotel, fitness center, indoor swimming pool and spa facility. Each room has a spacious bathroom, high ceilings, and large windows.