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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

2.9Km    2024-12-03

Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3423-5114

Gangnam Subway Station area is the prime district for those living south of the Hangang River. Gangnam-daero Avenue links Teheran-ro Road in the east to Jamsil and Sadang in the west. Kyobo Tower Crossroad connects Express Terminal to Noryangjin and west of Seoul. Hannam-daegyo Avenue in the north extends to the north of the Hangang River. A southward direction leads to metropolitan areas such as Seongnam, passing Yangjae and Bundang.

Many people tend to gather at Gangnam Subway Station, as the location is geographically and commercially suitable as a meeting point for social gatherings, events, or personal engagements. Hence, during the weekdays it is usually crowded in the evenings while on weekends, areas around Gangnam Subway Station exit numbers 10 and 11, as well as City Theatre, and Giordano are often bustling with people. Visitors travel to Gangnam to take advantage of its convenient transportation, fashion malls, movie theatres, and bookstores.

Gangnam-gu Office operates Gangnam Tourist Information Center to offer tourist information to international and domestic visitors and hands-on activities related to tourism. Also, the center operates Medical Tour Center which introduces Gangnam-gu’s specializing hospitals and medical treatment as well as Hallyu Experience Hall.

Atelier Zenze [Tax Refund Shop] (아틀리에젠즈)

Atelier Zenze [Tax Refund Shop] (아틀리에젠즈)

2.9Km    2024-04-19

1F, 23, Bongeunsa-ro 68-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Geumho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 금호)

Olive Young - Geumho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 금호)

2.9Km    2024-04-18

302, Dokseodang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Lush Korea - Itaewon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 이태원역점)

Lush Korea - Itaewon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 이태원역점)

2.9Km    2024-04-19

179, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Collect - Samsung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (콜렉트 삼성)

Collect - Samsung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (콜렉트 삼성)

2.9Km    2024-04-19

B1F, 11, Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Eye Scream [Tax Refund Shop] (아이스크림 안경원)

Eye Scream [Tax Refund Shop] (아이스크림 안경원)

2.9Km    2024-04-16

1F, 23, Gangnam-daero 84-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Forest (서울숲)

2.9Km    2024-10-29

273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-460-2905

Seoul Forest is a city park opened on June 18, 2005 in what was originally a water treatment facility. Consisting of four themed parks spread over approximately 595,000 ㎡ of land, Seoul Forest is an eco-friendly zone appreciated not only by the people of the city but also those visiting Seoul.

Isshou (잇쇼우)

Isshou (잇쇼우)

2.9Km    2024-02-15

109 Daelim Acrotel, 524 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Isshou is a Japanese restaurant specializing in sanuki udon, strategically situated around Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tomb, the UNESCO World Heritage. The standout offering is the Isshou jeongsik (pork cutlet with rice and udon set menu), featuring handcrafted udon, deep-fried pumpkin, and a stir-fried beef with rice. The restaurant includes a section where fresh noodles are made, allowing customers to purchase them on the spot. Conveniently located, nearby attractions encompass COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and the Seoul Arts Center.

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

2.9Km    2024-11-26

411 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Samsung Gangnam is a flagship store designed as a playground for Samsung Electronics. Within the building are a photo spot, Galaxy flagship, auditorium, bespoke studio, and coffee shop, attracting numerous visitors. They are invited to appreciate media art through art objects and admire stunning views of skyscrapers on Gangnam-daero via a giant display with pleasure. 

Grand Hyatt Seoul (그랜드 하얏트 서울)

Grand Hyatt Seoul (그랜드 하얏트 서울)

2.9Km    2025-10-23

322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-1234

The Grand Hyatt Seoul is an international business hotel located 10 minutes away from the center of the city and 20 minutes away from Yeouido and Gangnam, boasting a view of the Hangang River to the south and the scenery of Namsan Mountain to the north. It is also located only 70 minutes and 50 minutes away from Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport respecitvely, making the hotel a convenient option for international travelers.

Grand Hyatt Seoul has twelve restaurants and bars that serve authentic meals and develop menus that lead the culinery trend. The hotel is also equipped with conference rooms, sports facilities, and spa services.