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Gangnam (강남)

Gangnam (강남)

3.6Km    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.

Olive Young - Hanyang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 한양대)

Olive Young - Hanyang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 한양대)

3.6Km    2024-04-17

11, Majo-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Lotte Mart - Haengdang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데마트 행당역점)

3.6Km    2024-04-22

76, Haengdang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Haeju Naengmyeon (해주냉면)

Haeju Naengmyeon (해주냉면)

3.6Km    2024-03-13

8-16, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-424-7192

Haeju Naengmyeon is a restaurant specializing in naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). In fact, the restaurant has two menus: mullaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and super-spicy bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles), along with accompaniments like mulmandu (boiled mandu), eggs, and the beverage coolpis. The sauce features copious amounts of garlic and goes very well with vinegar, mustard, and sugar. If you find the bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles) too spicy, cool down with warm broth or get some eggs on the side. 

Danamujip (대나무집)

Danamujip (대나무집)

3.6Km    2021-03-27

8-16, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-423-5292

This restaurant specializes in Hanjeongsik (Korean Table d’hôte) course meal menu The best menu at this restaurant is Korean table d'hote. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Gangnam Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강남중앙)

Olive Young - Gangnam Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강남중앙)

3.7Km    2024-04-22

372, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Cheongchun Theater (청춘극장)

Cheongchun Theater (청춘극장)

3.7Km    2021-03-29

112-5, Haengdang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2294-6995

It is a restaurant frequented by many celebrities. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled back ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.

Look Optical - Hanyang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (룩옵티컬 한양대)

Look Optical - Hanyang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (룩옵티컬 한양대)

3.7Km    2024-04-17

1F, 17, Majo-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Lamiche Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (라미체성형외과)

Lamiche Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (라미체성형외과)

3.7Km    2024-06-26

14, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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