Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site Museum (암사동선사유적박물관)

5.8Km 2023-12-22

875 Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

The archaeological sites in Amsa-dong, Seoul, were a collective settlement where people lived during the Neolithic Age about 6,000 years ago and became known to the world after the sand dunes along the Hangang River caved in during the great flood of 1925, exposing numerous pieces of comb-patterned pottery. The area designated as a historic site in 1979, and excavation of the site took place from 1981 to 1988. The cultural heritage protection area was expanded to a total area of 78,133㎡. Currently, nine Neolithic dugout huts and one experiential dugout hut have been restored. The exhibitions currently open to the public are Exhibition Hall 1, which displays a restoration of a Neolithic Age dugout, and Exhibition Hall 2, which displays various panels and models to help understand the prehistoric era as a whole.

Horim Art Center (Horim Museum Sinsa) (호림아트센터(호림박물관 신사분관))

5.8Km 2021-06-21

317, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-541-3523

Horim Art Center in Sinsa-dong is a branch of Horim Museum, opened in Sillim-dong by the Sungbo Cultural Foundation in June of 2009 with the aim of bringing art closer to people. This museum has exhibition halls on the second through fourth floors, a museum shop, and lounge. The building, themed to look like comb-patterned ceramics, is a piece of artwork in itself. The museum aims to show the beauty of Korea's cultural art pieces.

Gaon (가온)

5.8Km 2017-03-02

317, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gaon is a Korean cuisine restaurant located in Gangnam. The chefs prepare a full course meal, dedicating their attention and eye for detail throughout the entire meal. Each dish reflects the charm and beauty of Korean foods.

Duko S.T.Dupont - Hyundai Trade Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (듀코 현대(백)무역 듀퐁)

5.8Km 2024-04-23

7F, 203, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong, Seoul (서울 암사동 유적)

5.8Km 2021-07-27

875, Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3425-6520

The Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong reproduces the lifestyle of the Neolithic Era. Even the entrance gate is shaped like a huge dolmen and the trash cans are ancient diagonal-line patterned earthenware. Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong was excavated in 1925 when a flood washed away the soil on the banks of the Hangang River and exposed a large number of diagonal-line patterned earthenware. After several excavations, the Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong was established.

The site was a location for a massive colony, thus many ancient buildings, stone axes and stone arrows have been uncovered as well as countless diagonal-line patterned earthenware. The housing site is round with a spot in the center for fire. The site is colossal and possesses nine mud huts, two exhibition halls displaying ancient artifacts and an open mud hut where visitors can experience life in the Neolithic Era. The site offers many attractions such as mud huts and promenades. Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong is also very educational for children and families who want to learn and experience the Neolithic Age.

Hocheondang Ttukseom Station(호천당 뚝섬역)

5.8Km 2020-10-30

#103, 1F, 19, Sangwon-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-497-8880

This is a Japanese cuisine located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is buckwheat soba noodles. A restaurant specializing in pork cutlet and soba noodles.

LG Arts Center (LG아트센터)

5.8Km 2024-03-18

(LG Arts Center Seoul), 136, Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2005-0114

LG Arts Center is a cultural complex space designed by Tadao Ando, a world-renowned architect. Its architectural excellence and design have won great acclaim. The main facilities contain performance halls, Art Lounge, and Studio. The LG SIGNATURE Hall, a multipurpose performance hall, has a capacity of 1,300. Its state-of-the-art facilities and sound design have drawn many visitors and performances to the complex.

CheongKwanJang - GS Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 GS타워)

5.8Km 2024-04-18

1F, 508, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Unipair - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니페어 압구정)

5.8Km 2024-04-18

1F, 37-1, Eonju-ro 164-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Evett (에빗)

5.8Km 2024-03-11

10-5 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Evett is a fine dining restaurant operated by Austrailian chef Joseph Lidgerwood that presents creative dishes using Korean ingredients. Each dish also comes with a recommended wine or tradtitional alcohol pairing for a complete experience. Evett earned its first Michelin star in 2020, with chef Lidgerwood being recognized in the 2021 Michelin Young Chef Awards.

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