Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

2.0Km 2024-10-24

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3218-4800

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple.

Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. The temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa is held on the ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).

Gangnam (강남)

2.0Km 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.

Hallym University of Graduate Studies (한림국제대학원대학교)

2.0Km 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.

Shinuiju Chapsal Sundae (신의주찹쌀순대)

2.0Km 2025-10-29

725 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

SHINee's Key and Minho's Soul Food
It is a Sundae and Rice Soup restaurant that SHINee's Key and Minho have chosen as the soul food that they used to eat after their schedules since their trainee days. Rice Soup can be enjoyed white with only salted shrimp in the soup, or it is delicious with minced seasoning. The bowl will be empty in no time when eaten with Julienne Radish Fresh Salad to a plain soup without the smell of pork. The Stuffed Squid that Key ordered is also a delicacy.

Dogo Dental Clinic (도고치과의원)

2.0Km 2025-10-23

(4th Floor, Yungok Building), 533 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

‘Dogo’ is an ancient Korean word used to describe the groundwork that had to be done before placing the foundation stone to build traditional Korean houses and buildings. Dogo Dental Clinic pursues only the best treatment based on fundamentals, principles, and hygiene. We share all processes with our patients and do not overtreat.
Dr. Rumi Lee from New Zealand provides the best treatment in English with diverse experience practicing in both New Zealand and Korea for several years.
We are very close to COEX and Bongeunsa Temple and in close proximity to transportation options, convenience facilities, and tourist attractions. Thus, you can enjoy many other experiences before and after receiving dental treatment.
Our clinic boasts an elegant interior and treatment space but the treatment fee is reasonable, so many patients like to visit. With Dr. Lee's delicacy and gentleness, even those who are afraid of dental treatment can feel comfortable.

Glory Seoul Eye Clinic (글로리서울안과의원)

2.0Km 2025-10-23

2F, 3 Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

At Glory Seoul Eye Clinic, the medical staff members are graduates of Seoul National University and have abundant surgical experiences spanning 15 years. They have also worked on over 100 thousand presbyopia and cataract surgery cases, a first in Korea. The clinic provides safer, skilled medical services with its CATALYS® laser and fourth-generation advanced vision correction equipment.
The top-notch medical staff treats various conditions such as All-Laser LASIK, All-Laser LASEK, lens implantation, presbyopia correction, cataract surgery, and retinal diseases.
The clinic provides services tailored to the needs of medical tourists who prioritize medical technology, service quality, and price. Additionally, convenient transportation access is another merit of the clinic as it is located in the vicinity of Gangnam Station, an area that represents Seoul. Glory Seoul Eye Clinic's priority is to improve the quality of life of medical tourists through vision improvement.

Sichuan House (시추안하우스 본점)

2.0Km 2025-12-10

29 Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
02-508-1320

Sichuan House serves over 30 Chinese dishes, featuring fiery chili peppers from Sichuan perfectly balanced with 17 spices from around the world. Since introducing authentic mala food for the first time in Korea in 2009, it offers dishes such as mala hot pot, Sichuan spicy fried chicken, and tan tan noodles. The interior, utilizing brown bricks and black frames, creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Shanghai.

Ray Business Group Inc. (레이비즈니스그룹(주))

2.1Km 2025-10-23

(#105, 10th Floor, WeWork Building), 507 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Ray Business Group Inc. supports foreign patients by providing medical consulting to ensure that they can receive safe and high-quality medical services.
The company offers concierge services to deliver convenient and professional support, including handling reservations, emergency responses, transportation, and accommodation management, while flexibly addressing various customer needs.
It provides essential information and expert advice for surgeries to help customers make informed and reliable decisions.
The company also supports customers for their safe and effective surgeries and offers comprehensive post-operative care and recovery services.
By establishing a network with medical professionals, hospitals, and medical facilities both at home and abroad, Ray Business Group Inc. delivers integrated and efficient medical services.
Also, it builds partnerships with players from diverse medical fields to provide a wide range of options to customers.

COEX Aquarium (코엑스 아쿠아리움)

2.1Km 2024-07-17

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-700-7200

The COEX Aquarium comprises 183 display tanks and 90 breeding tanks with 3,500 tons of water volume, making it a large-scale aquarium. It houses 40,000 sea creatures of 650 different species, exhibited in 16 themed zones. In particular, the highest number of sharks and the largest variety of species in Korea are living in this aquarium. Over 20 rest areas located throughout the aquarium, as well as an open-top water tank releasing anions make this tourist site in the heart of Gangnam a perfect healing place for local and international visitors.

Starfield Library (별마당도서관)

2.1Km 2022-07-27

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-5300

Located in the middle of COEX Central Plaza, Starfield Library offers visitors a perfect reading space. The two-story library has 13-meter-tall bookshelfs and soft lights to ease the eyes as well as various types of tables with electric plugs for those with laptops. With more than 50,000 books ranging from literature to hobbies as well as over 400 types of magazines, visitors are welcome to find pleasure in reading and relax.

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