Traditional & Contemporary in One City
KUKKIWON
Taekwondo is a Korean martial arts, and Kukkiwon is the world taekwondo headquarter that communicates with athletes from more than 200 countries around the world. Visit Kukkiwon to see the Korean spirit and culture.
15-minute walk from Exit 12 of Gangnam Station
SEOLLEUNG & JEONGNEUNG ROYAL TOMBS
Registered as UNESCO World Heritage in 2009, these are tombs of kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. The park area surrounding these ancient tombs are great for a stroll.
10-minute walk from Exit 8 of Seolleung Station
GANGNAM TROLLEY BUS
This tourist trolley goes around Gangnam Station, Garosugil Road, Coex mall and various other tourist sites in Gangnam. If you purchase a ticket, you can hop on and off wherever you want.
In front of Gangnam Tourist Information Center, Exit 11 of Gangnam Station
Adults 15,000won
*closed on Mondays
STARFIELD COEX MALL
This cultural complex is comprised of a multiplex theater, an aquarium, restaurants, clothing stores, and much, much more. The SM Town Artium for hallyu fans, and the 13-meter-tall bookshelf at Starfield Library are especially popular.
Connecting from Exit 6 of Samseong Station
10:30–22:00
BONGEUNSA TEMPLE
This ancient temple was established in 794 during the Silla era. It offers overnight templestay programs as well as 1-day temple life programs. Activities include tea ceremony, meditation, making lanterns, Buddhist worship, and more.
15-minute walk from Exit 6 of Samseong Station
Luxury Shopping & Hallyu Tour
GALLERIA DEPARTMENT STORE
Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès and other international luxury brands as well as global fashion trends can be seen here. Also popular are Grocerant (Grocery + Restaurant) and Gourmet 494 on the West wing. Some 30 famous eateries where you can try Seoul-style bulgogi, Japanese sushi, Vietnamese noodles or more are clustered here.
Exit 7 (West wing) or 2 (East wing) of Apgujeong Rodeo Station
Mon–Thu 10:30–20:00 (until 22:30 Fri–Sun)
K-STAR ROAD
The 1.08km street from Apgujeong Rodeo Station to Cheongdam Sageori (intersection) is lined with large art toys (Gangnamdol) designed after famous hallyu bands. You can see many fans posing next the EXO, BTS, and other dolls.
Exit 2 or 3 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station
CHEONGDAM-DONG LUXURY FASHION STREET
The main road that stretches from Cheongdam Sageori (intersection) to the Galleria Department Store is dotted with many luxury brand shops like Dior, Burberry, Gucci and more. Also popular in the area are multi-brand concept shops like Boon the Shop and 10 Corso Como.
Exit 3 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station
SM ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION CENTER
Here you can buy CDs, posters and other goods of you favorite SM artist, and there is also a coffee shop, a restaurant and a market. SUM Cafè on the 1st floor serves snack and trendy menus like tteokbokki (spicy rice cake) and chi-maek (chicken and beer).
Exit 6 of Cheongdam Station
Cafè 09:00–22:00, Restaurant 11:30–22:00
FNC ENTERTAINMENT
This agency represents CNBlue, AOA and many more hallyu stars. FNC was the featured in tvN’s reality TV show Cheongdam-dong 111.
46 Dosan-daero 85-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (10-minute walk from Cheongdam Sageori)
Gangnam Cafè Tour + Beauty & Healing Experience
GAROSUGIL & SEROSUGIL CAFÈ TOUR
Approximately 700m-long, Garosugil is lined with tall ginkgo trees and is very popular among young and trendy people. The main street is dotted with unique and trendy shops, cafès and restaurants, and the alleys stemming off Garosugil, called “Serosugil,” are lined with cozy dessert cafès and trendy concept stores.
5-minute walk from Exit 8 of Sinsa Station
HORIM ART CENTER
Located within the Horim Art Center is the Sinsa branch of Horim Museum, which exhibits Korean antiques, and also houses a museum shop. It is more famous for its beautiful architecture designed after traditional Korean earthen and comb-patterned pots.
15-minute walk from Exit 3 of Apgujeong Station
(3-minute walk from Dosan Park) 10:30–18:00 (closed Sundays)
DOSAN PARK
Named in honor of patriotic hero Dosan Ahn Chang Ho, this park is ideal for light walks. There are many fine dining restaurants, cafes and wine bars near the park, and because there are also many beauty salons with star-studded clientele, Korean celebrities are easily spotted in the area.
15-minute walk from Exit 3 of Apgujeong Station
SULWHASOO FLAGSHIP STORE
Sulwhasoo is a Korean cosmetics brand known for using grass, flower, trees and leaves as their main ingredients. The traditional Korean medicine anti-aging spa, which uses their “functional cosmetics” line, and the 30/60-minute massage program are very popular.
In front of Dosan Park entrance
10:00–21:00 (closed first Mondays of month)
