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National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)

National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)

2.5 Km    15643     2021-08-13

2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-3130

The National Gugak Museum opened on February 23, 1995 as the first gugak museum in Korea, featuring approximately 6,000 pieces of gugak-related materials and relics which have both historical and cultural value. It is comprised of seven themed permanent exhibition halls that present 250 pieces of audio and video clips regarding gugak. In the 3D room, visitors can enjoy 3D animation at all times. The museum also hosts special exhibitions in unique and interesting themes.

National Gugak Center (국립국악원)

National Gugak Center (국립국악원)

2.5 Km    39055     2023-06-29

2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-580-3300

The National Gugak Center is the governing body established to preserve and promote traditional Korean performing arts. The center can accommodate every type of traditional performing arts, such as palace music, court music, and all other genres including major productions of changgeuk (Korean musical drama). Originally opened in Busan in 1951, the center moved to its current location in Seoul in 1987. The center also opened branch locations in Namwon, Jindo, and Busan in 1992, 2004, and 2008 respectively.

Duphare (듀파르)

Duphare (듀파르)

2.5 Km    303     2021-07-28

244, Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3474-3006

It is a store specializing in homemade cakes and pour-over coffee. This restaurant's signature menu is hand drip coffee. This cafe is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Aedogin (에도긴)

Aedogin (에도긴)

2.5 Km    5291     2019-12-31

30, Teheran-ro 8-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The restaurant is situated in Seoul, in the elegant marble building of a European facility, on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The restaurant is a meeting place for VIP guests, where the fish is imported daily from Jeju-do Island, Pohang, Busan, and Sokcho. This is the perfect place for family gatherings with special prices given to guests who reserve the small and large banquet rooms. Aedogin's head chef was formerly the assistant head chef at the Shilla Hotel.

GyoDae GuestHouse [Korea Quality] / 교대게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

GyoDae GuestHouse [Korea Quality] / 교대게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

2.5 Km    523     2020-09-10

103-201, 116, Saimdang-ro 17-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3486-7373

Gyodae Guesthouse is located near Seoul Nat’l Univ. of Education Station on Subway Lines 2 & 3. As a guesthouse in an apartment building, it's a popular choice for long-term stay among foreign students studying in Korea. The guesthouse is an ordinary home, so guests can feel at home during their stay. There are only two rooms, but the guesthouse owner treats her guests like family. For this reason, she has many repeat customers. Each of the rooms is furnished with a desk and a computer for student guests, and there are many plants in the living room. The kitchen, bathroom, living room, television, and sofa are shared among the guests. Laundry service is provided for free. Guests are asked not to stay out too late because the guesthouse is located in an apartment complex.

Eye Scream [Tax Refund Shop] (아이스크림 안경원)

Eye Scream [Tax Refund Shop] (아이스크림 안경원)

2.5 Km    0     2024-04-16

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

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Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남)

2.5 Km    176666     2024-03-12

411, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2255-2277

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. 

Davich Optical - Dogok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치 도곡점)

Davich Optical - Dogok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치 도곡점)

2.5 Km    0     2024-04-18

1F, 206, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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

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

2.5 Km    0     2024-04-19

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

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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

2.5 Km    221345     2022-11-30

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.