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Apgujeong Rodeo Street (압구정 로데오거리)

Apgujeong Rodeo Street (압구정 로데오거리)

7.1Km    2024-03-18

Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3445-0111

Apgujeong Rodeo Street is a cultural street in Apgujeong full of luxury brands and multi-shops. It is a popular destination with significant foot traffic thanks to its convenient shopping opportunities, famous cafés and restaurants, and shops with unique interior design. This street is the place to experience Korean fashion and cultural trends. Nearby tourist sites include Cheongdam Fashion Street and Garosu Street of Sinsa-dong.

Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Road (신사동 가로수길)

Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Road (신사동 가로수길)

7.1Km    2024-12-02

Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The ginkgo tree-lined street (Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil) that runs from Sinsa Station (Subway Line 3) to Hyeondae High School is a popular, upscale street in Seoul. The street (also known as ‘artists' street’) has an eccentric flair thanks to its variety of charmingly decorated coffee shops, and designer stores. Garosu-gil is particularly popular in autumn when the golden ginkgo leaves begin to fall. Furthermore, with continous popularity, it has become one of the most attractive film locations in the city.

National Hangeul Museum (국립한글박물관)

7.1Km    2022-12-15

139, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2124-6200

The National Hangeul Museum was established to preserve, spread, and develop the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. The museum showcases the history and value of Korean orthography, Korean’s most-valued cultural asset, through exhibitions, activities, and education. Occupying over 11,322 ㎡, the museum has one basement level and three ground levels, along with an outdoor grass field and rest area perfect for cultural events, exhibits, and education.

The museum is comprised of the Hangeul library on the first floor, a permanent exhibition hall, ㅎ Café, and cultural product shop on the second floor, and a planned exhibition hall and Hangeul playground for children and foreigners on the third floor.

Yongsan Family Park (용산가족공원)

7.2Km    2022-12-15

185, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-792-5660

Visitors to Yongsan Family Park can enjoy a relaxing time at a big grassy field beside a refreshing pond and well-organized walking paths. Yongsan Family Park spans an area of roughly 89,256.20 ㎡ in what was a section of the former golf course of the Eighth US Army Division. The park is comprised of various facilities such as a 2km-walking path, a natural education site, and Taegeukgi Park. Visitors can watch and feed pigeons and wild pheasants living at the park.

Hyanggieok (향기억)

Hyanggieok (향기억)

7.2Km    2025-10-30

23 Seolleung-ro 157-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Making the unique perfume in the world
It is a workshop where you can create your own personalized perfume. A number of famous celebrities such as MOMOLAND's JOOE and CHUNG HA have visited. In addition to perfume, diffuser and candle one-day classes are also available. You can also purchase a variety of scented products such as fabric perfume and pet deodorant products.

L CREER (엘크레)

7.2Km    2025-10-24

41 Dosan-daero 15-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

L Creer is a makeup platform operated by a makeup artist with 27 years of experience in charge of makeup for IU and actress Han Ye-seul. Customers can easily experience the beauty consulting that celebrities receive at an affordable price. It has a reputation for providing meticulous and detailed beauty consulting. When visiting for the first time, eyebrow shape consulting is the most popular service where you get to receive eyebrow care and learn how to apply eyebrow make up. Reservations are required before visiting.

Seoul Wave Art Center (서울웨이브아트센터)

7.2Km    2025-10-27

145-35 Jamwon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Seoul Wave Art Center is located within Jamwon Hangang Park, and focuses on promoting the relationship between the sky and earth, people and nature, and people and people. The art center opened in 2020 and has continued to host a range of new exhibitions.

Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

Yeonnam-dong (연남동)

7.2Km    2024-03-19

Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Yeonnam-dong, located near Hongik University Station, has become a hot spot in Seoul as young artists and hipsters gather. It is densely packed with art spaces, and every alley is filled with unique concept cafés and many restaurants. There are also many guesthouses, editorial shops, and fashion stores, along with Yeontral Park, which was transformed from the old Gyeongui Line railroad into a park.

April 19th National Cemetery (국립4.19민주묘지)

April 19th National Cemetery (국립4.19민주묘지)

7.3Km    2023-01-02

17, 4.19-ro 8-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-996-0419

Located at the foot of Bukhansan Mountain, the April 19th National Cemetery was established in memory of the 224 people who lost their lives during the 4.19 Revolution in 1960. The cemetery features a memorial hall and a traditional wooden structure that houses the grave of the historic figure Yu Yeongbong.

At the cemetery is a pond surrounded by sculptures such as "Symbolic Door," "Roots of Democracy," and "Sparks of Justice" and a memorial tower bearing an inscription for the brave patriots who lost their lives during the revolution. Groves of pine, juniper, yew, and maple trees and the well-kept hiking path add a natural charm to the overwhelming ambiance of peace and serenity. Many people visit to see the spring blossoms in May, and throughout the year to take in the glorious scene of the sunset over Bukhansan Mountain.

Seoul BGSS Eye Clinic (서울밝은세상안과)

7.3Km    2025-10-23

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.