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Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

4.7Km    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.” 

Patagonia - Garosugil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파타고니아 가로수길직영점)

Patagonia - Garosugil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (파타고니아 가로수길직영점)

4.7Km    2024-06-27

17, Dosan-daero 15-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Jamwon Hangang Park (잠원한강공원)

4.7Km    2024-10-23

221-124 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0531

Jamwon Hangang Park is a public recreation area on the Hangang River. Nearby attractions include athletic facilities (running tracks, soccer fields, basketball courts, etc.), various water sports facilities, and an 8.2-kilometer inline skating path. A bicycle path along the Hanfgang River, an outdoor swimming pool in summer, and a snow sledding center in winter are the most frequently used ones by may citizens. Jamwon was once a mulberry field, so there is also a thematic nature learning center that depicts the life of the silkworm.

MODEUNMO Clinic (모든모의원)

4.7Km    2025-10-23

2nd–4th Floors, 57 Nonhyeon-ro 151-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Through many years of practice in non-incisional hair transplantation, we have devoted ourselves to creating a more systematic, customized surgery process and a more comfortable and satisfying treatment environment.
At MODEUNMO Clinic, which exclusively researches and performs non-incisional procedures, we strive to ensure your hair remains full and natural over time through truly proper hair transplantation.

Yoojung Restaurant (유정식당)

4.7Km    2025-10-29

14 Dosan-daero 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Yoojung Restaurant is well-known, despite being located in a side-street, thanks to its having been frequented often by BTS members during their training days. BTS fans will love seeing the many pictures and posters of BTS decorating the walls, and can enjoy the same dishes loved by their idols. Some of the stars' most ordered dishes have had their names changed to reflect this.

Bareun Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (바른약국)

Bareun Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (바른약국)

4.7Km    2024-04-19

1F, 157, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Jamwon Hangang Park Outdoor Swimming Pool (한강시민공원 잠원수영장(실외))

4.7Km    2022-09-06

221-124, Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-536-8261

Six of the city's Hangang Parks have outdoor swimming pools, including Jamwon Hangang Park. Supported by meticulous water quality management, they are not only safe, but also an inexpensive alternative to private facilities. Excellent amenities include swimming equipment rentals, food, and beverages.

Dami [Tax Refund Shop] (다미 (dami))

Dami [Tax Refund Shop] (다미 (dami))

4.7Km    2024-04-16

(Store #2, 1F Anbo Bldg.), 26, Garosu-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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SADDLER HAUS (새들러하우스)

4.7Km    2024-02-21

B1, 10 Dosan-daero 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Saddler Haus is a charming café nestled in the chic Garosu-gil of Sinsa-dong. It is known for its customizable signature waffles, which can be tailored with a variety of flavors like sesame seeds, cheese, and basil. The café offers a seasonal drink named Summer Chocolate, exclusively available from June to November. Other unique beverages such as Saddler spänner and Plum squash are also popular. Owing to the café's cozy size, when seating is at capacity, visitors may be limited to a stay of up to 1 to 1.5 hours.