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Owl Museum (부엉이박물관)

Owl Museum (부엉이박물관)

15.7Km    2022-09-19

143, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-2902

The Owl Museum is filled with over 2,000 pieces of owl-themed arts and crafts collected from all over the world by the owner. Renovated from a house, the museum has a feel of an antique café as the owner offers a cup of coffee or tea to visitors. Located near the city, those interested in owls should stop for a view and a drink. Various stories of how the collection was gathered as well as information on owls are also interesting.

High Eye Center (하이안과)

15.7Km    2025-10-23

3F, 119 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

High Eye Center puts priority on patients, rather than diseases. The clinic treats patients, not diseases.
Patients with the same diseases have different levels of discomfort, and how to treat patients differs depending on their lifestyle and circumstances.
High Eye Center tries to solve inconveniences that patients have through customized solutions. With skilled medical staff boasting abundant experience and customized treatment systems, the clinic provides reliable eye disease treatments as well as surgeries. Furthermore, the clinic owns university hospital-level medical equipment.
Through ceaseless research, High Eye Center developed and obtained a patent on a surgical retinal illuminator from the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the only case of its kind in Korea.

Nonhyeon Furniture Street (논현가구거리)

Nonhyeon Furniture Street (논현가구거리)

15.8Km    2025-03-16

106 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Nonhyeon Furniture Street, extending over 900 meters from Nonhyeon Station to Hakdong Station on the Seoul Subway, is renowned for its dense aggregation of furniture stores. Established as a dedicated furniture street in 1970, it now features showrooms and sales outlets from over 100 furniture companies. This destination allows visitors to browse and compare an extensive variety of furniture in one convenient location, including design furniture, craft furniture, kitchen sets, office furnishings, and imported pieces. Additionally, it hosts the annual Gangnam Design Week, a prominent event showcasing the latest trends in furniture design.

Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate (창덕궁 인정문)

Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate (창덕궁 인정문)

15.8Km    2025-01-14

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-2300

Serving as the main gate of Injeongjeon Hall, Injeongmun Gate was established in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s reign during the Joseon dynasty). Later on, the gate was destroyed by multiple fires during the Imjin War (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592), therefore current form of the establishment displays designs that are more often seen in the late 19th century's. In addition, a lot of subsidary marks and buildings are removed from the original places and relocated passing the time, however, still remains to represent prestigious ambience.

Injeongmun Gate served as the place for several coronation ceremonies of kings, prince's succession of throne, and many other national affairs celebrated by the royal members who gathered and aligned around this gate.

Made U (메이드유 의원)

15.8Km    2025-11-26

(2nd-4th Floors, Made U Building), 516 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Made U Clinic is a specialized medical center with branches in major cities starting from Seoul, focusing on dermatology and cosmetic procedures, including weight management. For weight management, the clinic offers comprehensive treatments, including appetite suppressants, fat and carbohydrate blockers, and supplements to mitigate side effects. These methods aim to maximize the effectiveness of weight control while minimizing potential side effects to ensure a safer and more efficient weight management experience and promote healthier and more sustainable weight loss.

The clinic also provides a range of dermatological treatments, such as Botox, fillers, laser toning, Fraxel, and Shurink. These procedures are designed to improve wrinkles, skin tone, and skin elasticity, using the latest technology to minimize side effects and achieve natural-looking results. In addition, Made U Clinic offers various non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including contouring injections and double lifting, which are popular among patients seeking to enhance their appearance through minimally invasive procedures.

Eyeonce Eye Clinic Gangnam (강남아이원스안과의원)

15.8Km    2025-10-23

(5th-6th Floors, K-Platz), 368 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Eyeonce Eye Clinic Gangnam is committed to principles, precision, and patient-centered care. In 2022, our clinic was designated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government as a Medical Institution Registered to Attract Foreign Patients, in recognition of our efforts to serve medical tourists. Since then, we have been providing top-tier eye care services to patients from around the world.
Located in Gangnam, Seoul, our clinic is easily accessible, just about 50 meters from Exit 9 of Sinnonhyeon Station, making it convenient for international patients to visit. We offer a range of vision correction surgeries, including LASIK, LASEK, Clear SMILE LASIK, and intraocular lens implants, as well as treatments for presbyopia and cataracts. In addition, we treat various eye conditions, including retinal diseases. Our clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment on par with university hospitals, and all consultations, surgeries, and follow-up care are personally managed by our ophthalmologists, who are former university hospital specialists.
With extensive surgical experience and a tailored care system for international patients, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of medical service.

Arc Plastic Surgery (아크성형외과의원)

15.8Km    2025-10-23

(9th Floor, K-Platz), 368 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Arc Plastic Surgery is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul, that pursues naturalness and luxury. 
Our clinic aims to complete the natural beauty of an individual by discovering artistic values that begin with one small line. We want to create natural results by pursuing individual characteristics and the most optimized surgical method for each other. This is the spirit of FINE ARC, which Arc Plastic Surgery aims for.

River City Water Ski Resort (리버시티수상스키장)

15.8Km    2025-10-23

37-53 Apgujeong-ro 11-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Jamwon District 1 in Hangang Park

In 'I Live Alone', it is none other than the Hangang River where SHINee's Key and Minho enjoyed water skiing and 'Pangpang' boat. Necessary equipment can be rented, and water skiing and wakeboarding lessons are also offered, so even beginners can visit without any hesitation. Above all, the most attractive thing is that you can enjoy water sports in downtown Seoul without having to go far. There are shower rooms and changing rooms, as well as a Ramyeon making machine. There is no better delicacy than eating freshly boiled Ramyeon while drying your wet hair after playing in the water.

Clean Vein Surgery Clinic (클린외과의원)

15.8Km    2025-11-24

5th Floor, Hyeoncheol Building, 371 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

This hospital specializes in the examination and treatment of varicose veins in the lower extremities, and vascular plastic surgery of the back of the hand. Among the various methods of varicose veins treatment, only the necessary treatment is applied according to the patient's condition. Therefore, it is possible to return to daily life within the shortest period by minimizing the patient's burden on treatment costs, maximizing the treatment effect, and enabling rapid recovery. In the case of foreign patients, the treatment schedule is adjusted according to the patient's period of stay in Korea to complete all treatment and subsequent treatment before departure. Even after treatment, it is responsible for the treatment result by checking the recovery condition of the treatment site through continuous contact with the patient and free regular checkups.

Ocloud Hotel (오클라우드호텔)

Ocloud Hotel (오클라우드호텔)

15.8Km    2024-12-13

12 , Sapyeong-daero 58-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3480-8640

Ocloud Hotel is a 4-star business hotel located at the heart of Gangnam, Seoul, making it an ideal place to stay for business travelers. The hotel offers various room types, including Standard, Deluxe, Family, and Suite, all of which are modern, clean and sure to leave guests satisfied. Each room is equipped with a microwave, wine glasses, and an iron. There is a restaurant that serves meals at a reasonable price on the B1 floor. A fitness center and laundry room are located on the 2nd floor, and from the rooftop garden you can enjoy a night view of downtown Seoul. Business rooms are also available.