Achasanseong Fortress (아차산성)

7.4Km 2023-04-05

Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-450-7593

Achasanseongseong Fortress boasts magnificent views of the Hangang River and skyline. The 200m-high mountain fortress wall was built to face southeast, towards the Hangang River. It is also called Janghan-seong or Gwangjang-seong. A fierce battle was once fought here among Gogury, Baekje and Silla because of its strategic location during the period of the Three Kingdoms. King Gae-Ro of Baekje (r. 455-475) died in the war by the Goguryeo forces sent by King Jang-Su (r. 413-491) and General Ondal of Goguryeo was also killed in a battle with the Silla army in 590.

Achasan Mountain is popular as a citizens’ resting place with a historical trail and a natural park including various facilities such as walkway, mountain walkway, a badminton court, a wrestling range, an archery range, various amusement facilities for children, benches, and pavilion.

Some Sevit (세빛섬)

7.4Km 2022-12-16

2085-14, Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-1566-3433

Some Sevit is a culture complex made up of three man-made floating islands near the southern end of Banpo Bridge. The islands were created with the theme of "flowers of the Hangang River" and represent the view, life, and the earth, as well as a flower in various stages of life. The largest island, 'Some Gavit' symbolizes the view and takes the form of a flower in full bloom. It is a multi-functional cultural facility that can be used as a venue for performances, international conferences, exhibitions, and more. The second island, 'Some Chavit' looks like a flower bud, an image of life. A range of cultural experiences and event zones including Beat Square, Youth Woods, and restaurants using 3D to bring themes to life are located here. The third and smallest island, 'Some Solvit' takes the form of a seed planted in the earth. This island has water sports facilities and an outdoor garden from which you may enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Hangang River. Around the floating islands are LED lights that create a fantastic night view under the theme of "a gleaming light in the mist."

Olive Young - Dongbuichon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 동부이촌)

7.4Km 2024-04-17

16, Ichon-ro 75-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Timhowan Samseong Branch (팀호완 삼성점)

7.4Km 2024-02-27

1F, 30 Bongeunsa-ro 86-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Timhowan is a specialized Chinese restaurant focusing on dim sum, located near Gangnam COEX. It has been selected by the Michelin Guide. Its signature dim sum includes the fresh shrimp-made har gow (shrimp dumplings), along with char siu bao bun (baked BBQ pork buns), shaomai (pork & shrimp dumplings), sacheonsik wantang (pork dumplings in hout & spicy sauce), and buchaegyo (spinach dumplings with shrimp). Additionally, there are dishes like sacheonsik wantang bibimmyeon (pork & shrimp dumpling in hout & spicy noodle), dakgogi beoseot jjim (chicken, cordycep flower & mushroom), Hong Kongsik tangsugi (sweet & sour fried chicken), cheonggyeongchae (poached fresh bok choy), and gongsimchae (seasonal vegetable). Nearby attractions include COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb.

Eye Dear - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아이디어안경 이대)

7.4Km 2024-04-17

#101, 174, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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8th Avenue WithPharm Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (8번가위드팜약국)

7.4Km 2024-04-19

515, Seongsan-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hongje Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍제역점)

7.4Km 2024-04-17

1F, and 2F, 446, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Cha Gangnam Medical Center, Cha University (차의과학대학교 강남차병원)

7.4Km 2025-10-23

(Yeoksam-dong), 566 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

CHA Gangnam Medical Center was founded in 1960 with the opening of CHA Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic by Honorary Head Director Gyeong-seop Cha. In 1984, it expanded into a general hospital with 200 beds in Gangnam District.

As a specialized hospital for obstetrics and gynecology designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, CHA Gangnam Medical Center provides top-tier healthcare services through 14 specialized departments, including obstetrics and gynecology, and 39 specialized centers and clinics, such as Fertility Center, IVF Center, and the High-Risk Pregnancy Clinic. The hospital offers precise diagnoses and treatments, specializing in uterine fibroids and gynecological cancers, and utilizes cutting-edge minimally invasive surgical techniques to ensure minimal scarring and rapid recovery. It has also achieved the highest number of robotic surgeries in obstetrics and gynecology in the country, with over 5,000 procedures performed.

Since its establishment in 1984, CHA Gangnam Medical Center's Fertility Center has pioneered numerous groundbreaking achievements, including the birth of the first test-tube baby at a private hospital in Korea, the country's first successful intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), the world's first birth through in vitro maturation of an immature oocytes, and the first baby born from vitrified (frozen) eggs. These accomplishments have earned the hospital global recognition for its research and development.

Best Western Premier Gangnam Hotel (베스트웨스턴 프리미어 강남호텔)

7.4Km 2025-01-07

139, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6474-2000

Best Western Premier Gangnam Hotel offers double, twin and suite rooms in contemporary ambience and design. Multilingual staff members and a business center provide the best business atmosphere for visitors. The hotel is located in the heart of Gangnam, with easy access to COEX, Korea World Trade Center, Olympic Stadium, and a number of luxury department stores and the combined business and entertainment area of Gangnam.

Nana Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (나나 성형외과의원)

7.4Km 2024-06-26

492, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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