LOTTE Department Store - Gangnam Store (롯데백화점 강남점) - Area information

LOTTE Department Store - Gangnam Store (롯데백화점 강남점)

13.8Km 2023-09-11

401, Dogok-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-1577-0001

Embark on daily journeys of freshness and delight at LOTTE Department Store Gangnam. In November 2019, LOTTE Department Store Gangnam proudly introduced the prestigious British home furnishing brand, the Conran Shop, marking its debut in Korea. The store boasts a sprawling 5,300-square-meter upscale food court, the renowned Nike Mega Shop, and a comprehensive collection of nearly 400 brands, promising an enjoyable shopping experience. Moreover, the cultural center hosts a myriad of activities, including Korea's first Gyrotonic class and Gangnam's pioneering apparatus Pilates session. Experience an unparalleled shopping adventure at LOTTE Department Store Gangnam, embodying Gangnam's sophisticated shopping culture.

Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)

13.8Km 2023-03-13

120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-392-3007

Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Queen Jinseong’s reign), Monk Doseon founded it at the ground of Yeonhui Palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, and later in 1748 (the 24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.

“Yeongsanjae,” one of the Buddhist rituals and also a National Intangible Cultural Property, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summertime, Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival takes place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism.

Travelodge Myeongdong City Hall (트레블로지 명동 시티홀)

13.8Km 2021-06-25

22, Sejong-daero 16-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6362-6000

Travelodge Myeongdong City Hall provides excellent and efficient customer services as well as convenient amenities for the comfort of all their guests. The hotel is only 3 minutes’ walk away from City Hall Station, and its location benefits both tourists and business travelers alike as it offers various transportation options with Seoul's popular tourist attractions in the vicinity, such as Deoksugung Palace and Namdaemun Market. The hotel features a sauna session and spa services to relieve stress and put one's body and mind at ease after a busy day of traveling.

Sulwhasoo Balance SPA - Sinsa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (설화수발란스스파 신사)

13.8Km 2024-04-18

4F, 18, Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Sulwhasoo Dosan Flagship Store - Sinsa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (설화수플래그쉽스토어 신사)

13.8Km 2024-04-22

18, Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Sulwhasoo SPA - Sinsa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (설화수스파 신사 [사후면세점])

13.8Km 2024-04-18

B1, 18, Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Sagyejinmi - Myeongdong Branch (사계진미 명동)

13.8Km 2021-09-03

37, Myeongdong8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-6939

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant where you can try Korean BBQ chicken. The representative menu is Spicy Stir-fried Chicken.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

13.8Km 2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7.

Hallym University of Graduate Studies (한림국제대학원대학교)

13.8Km 2025-01-10

405, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3453-9333

Founded in 2004 by Ilsong Educational Foundation, Hallym University of Graduate Studies is a private college located at 405, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu. Originally, it was founded as an international graduate college of Hallym University in 1997, but it has separated from Hallym University as of 2004.

National Theater of Korea (국립극장)

13.9Km 2024-03-06

59, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2280-4114

The National Theater of Korea opened in 1950 as the first national theater in Asia. It is the only production theater that takes traditional arts to recreate them as contemporary art. It offers various types of theaters, such as Haeoreum Grand Theater, Daloreum Theater (middle-size), Immersive Studio ByeolByeol (small-size), and Haneul Round Theater with a circular stage structure. In addition, the Museum of Performing Arts, Cultural Plaza, and other convenience stores and coffe shops offer pleasure and relax to its visitors.

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