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Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)

9.2Km    2025-06-18

161 Magokdong-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

The Seoul Botanical Garden was created in Magok, the last remaining development site in Seoul, to introduce native plants and horticulture of 12 different cities from around the world and raise ecological awareness in the city. Seoul Botanic Park integrates a botanical garden and a public park, and the area is the size of 70 soccer fields. It serves as a bridgehead and lifelong education institution with the aim of spreading urban garden culture while staying true to its original role as a plant research conservation institution through expanding endangered wild plant habitats, researching the proliferation of species, and developing varieties. The botanical garden is divided into four spaces: Open Forest, Themed Garden, Lake Garden, and Wetland Garden. The main highlight is the Themed Garden that comprises the Botanic Center, Mogok Cultural Hall, and an outdoor themed garden. 

Kumkang - Gangnam Main Branch (금강제화 (강남본점))

Kumkang - Gangnam Main Branch (금강제화 (강남본점))

9.2Km    2021-06-30

500, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-541-8081

Kumkang is Korea's leading fashion retailer specializing in formal, casual and athletic footwear, as well as trendy clothing and accessories. Located on the famous Gangnam-daero, Kumkang Gangnam carries a wide selection of trendy footwear for both men and women. Moreover, customers may receive free product consultation from product specialists at the customer service center.

Juun.J Flagship Store - Dosan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (준지 플래그십스토어 도산점)

Juun.J Flagship Store - Dosan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (준지 플래그십스토어 도산점)

9.2Km    2024-04-23

23, Eonju-ro 164-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Look Optical - Hanyang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (룩옵티컬 한양대)

Look Optical - Hanyang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (룩옵티컬 한양대)

9.2Km    2024-04-17

1F, 17, Majo-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

9.2Km    2025-07-11

77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-828-5765

The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is a historical and cultural event held to honor the patriotic spirit of General Gang Gam-chan, a famous general from the Goryeo Dynasty. The festival is known for its impressive night events, fitting for the location named after a falling star, and features a variety of parades and performances. 

◎ Gang Gam-chan and Nakseongdae 
General Gang Gam-chan of Goryeo is said to have been born at the place where the fourth star of the Big Dipper fell. This place is called Nakseongdae, which means “the place where the star fell.” 

April 31 Plastic Surgery (4월31일성형외과)

9.2Km    2025-07-29

(April 31 Building), 707 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Established in 1999, April 31 Plastic Surgery boasts a long history and solid brand power. 

A unique name, April 31 Plastic Surgery

April 31 doesn't exist, so we came up with a special day that doesn't exist anywhere else. Our motto is to be the hospital that gives patients a new birthday. 

Our medical specialists and staff are committed to professionalism and patient satisfaction, continuously striving to meet patients' expectations.

Stüssy Seoul - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스투시서울 압구정)

Stüssy Seoul - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스투시서울 압구정)

9.2Km    2024-04-23

B1F and 1F, 42, Apgujeong-ro 46-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Dosan Park (도산공원)

9.2Km    2022-12-16

20, Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-543-2558

Located in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, Dosan Park, a neighborhood park, was built in 1973 to pay tribute to Dosan Ahn Chang-ho’s patriotism. Dosan Ahn Chang-ho’s tomb was moved here from Manguri Public Cemetery as well as his wife, Lee Hyeryen, whose tomb was moved from Los Angeles. The tribute was extended by naming the boulevard from Cheongdam-dong to Nonhyeon-dong, as Dosan-daero. Visitors can find a bronze statue, monument with quotations, epitaph headstone and more within the park. Commemoration event is held on March 10th of every year.

Uniqlo - Sadang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 사당)

Uniqlo - Sadang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 사당)

9.2Km    2024-04-18

B1 of Pastel City Sadang, 11, Bangbaecheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Sojeokdu (소적두)

Sojeokdu (소적두)

9.3Km    2021-05-11

5-2, Apgujeong-ro, 46-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3443-4433

This is a cafe located in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul. Try patbingsu (shaved ice with sweet red beans), the representative summer thirst-quencher of Koreans. The representative menu is shaved ice with red bean topping.