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Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

7.0Km    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.” 

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

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

7.0Km    2024-04-23

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

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Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic (서울밝은세상안과)

7.0Km    2025-07-07

2F & 5F-7F, 823 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

BGSS Eye Clinic has specialized in vision correction since its establishment in 1997. It is the first-generation eye clinic that introduced LASIK and LASEK surgeries in Korea.
The clinic consists of the Vision Correction Precision Examination Center, General Surgery Center, General Consultation Center, and the Vision Correction Research Center perched over four floors. The Vision Correction Precision Examination Center is divided into the LASIK Precision Examination Center and the Post-surgery Consultation Center. The Vision Correction Precision Examination Center conducts approximately 50 types of precision examinations and a 10-phase special diagnostic examination, leveraging the largest number of examination devices in Korea.
The clinic's DNA Genetic Testing Lab conducts the Avellino Lab Universal Test for all surgical patients to ensure safer surgeries. It is the only clinic in Korea capable of handling the entire process in-house, from collecting DNA to in-house analysis and result confirmation, so patients can get surgery on the day of the test. 

Jeongsikdang (정식당)

7.0Km    2021-03-24

11, Seolleung-ro, 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-517-4654

It’s a 2020 Michelin Guide restaurant. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is beef tenderloin steak.

SI Sacai - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (SI 사카이 청담)

7.0Km    2024-04-19

26, Apgujeong-ro 60-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Pungwoldang (풍월당)

Pungwoldang (풍월당)

7.0Km    2022-11-22

39, Dosan-daero 53-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-512-2222

First opened in June 2003, Pungwoldang is a cultural salon for classical music enthusiasts. It's filled with music albums and houses seminars, travel services, and a café. There are over 11,000 music albums (classical music CDs/DVDs and opera CDs) and a diversity of seminars related to classical music. Visitors can watch music-related movies free of charge and can receive a 50% discount at the café with each album purchase.

Park Ryu Sook Gallery (박여숙화랑)

Park Ryu Sook Gallery (박여숙화랑)

7.0Km    2025-01-08

461, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-549-7575

Soon after its opening in 1983, the Park Ryu Sook Gallery moved to Cheongdam-dong, an uncharted territory back in 1988. Ever since, the gallery has played a significant role in turning the region into one of the most representative art places in Korea. The Park Ryu Sook Gallery mainly deals with modern art, and contributes to the development of Korea's modern art scene by recruiting and supporting talented rookies in the field, and by introducing artwork of major modern artists from abroad. Moreover, the gallery works to promote Korean art worldwide by joining major art fairs such as the Chicago, Koln, and Basel art fairs.

Through these and similar activities, the Park Ryu Sook Gallery works to provide the public the invaluable opportunity to enjoy quality artwork, maximize their own creativity, and take a moment out of their hectic lives to indulge in a little self-reflection.

Figure Museum W (피규어뮤지엄W)

Figure Museum W (피규어뮤지엄W)

7.0Km    2024-03-18

3, Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-512-8865

The Figure Museum W is a new concept museum that combines the appeal of figurines with Enter-Tour-Ment. It integrates some functions of theme parks to create a space for a new play culture and healthy hobbies. In Figure Museum W, visitors can meet special figurines, experience the appeal of figurines, and trace the history and the world of figurines.

MyungBo Inc. - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (명보INC 청담)

7.0Km    2024-04-18

828, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Spyder - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스파이더 압구정)

Spyder - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스파이더 압구정)

7.0Km    2024-04-18

1F, 15, Seolleung-ro 157-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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