COEX Aquarium (코엑스 아쿠아리움)

6.2Km 2024-07-17

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-700-7200

The COEX Aquarium comprises 183 display tanks and 90 breeding tanks with 3,500 tons of water volume, making it a large-scale aquarium. It houses 40,000 sea creatures of 650 different species, exhibited in 16 themed zones. In particular, the highest number of sharks and the largest variety of species in Korea are living in this aquarium. Over 20 rest areas located throughout the aquarium, as well as an open-top water tank releasing anions make this tourist site in the heart of Gangnam a perfect healing place for local and international visitors.

Starfield Library (별마당도서관)

6.2Km 2022-07-27

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-5300

Located in the middle of COEX Central Plaza, Starfield Library offers visitors a perfect reading space. The two-story library has 13-meter-tall bookshelfs and soft lights to ease the eyes as well as various types of tables with electric plugs for those with laptops. With more than 50,000 books ranging from literature to hobbies as well as over 400 types of magazines, visitors are welcome to find pleasure in reading and relax.

Rain Report Croissant (레인리포트 크루아상)

6.3Km 2024-03-12

1-2F, 32, Seongsui-ro 16-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Rain Report Croissant is a dessert café with the concept of "rainy day". The theme is that it rains every day, and at each fixed time, a stream of water pours from the windows of the exterior wall as if it were raining. The café serves croissants and drinks, inspired by nature and the weather, with special ingredients. Their signature bakery are Rainbow Croissant and White Cloud Kaimak.

Saladaeng Temple (살라댕템플)

6.3Km 2024-03-12

32 Seongsui-ro 16-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Saladaeng Temple is a French fusion restaurant based on Thai cuisine. It is also known for being accessible by boat. Inside, there is an emerald-colored swimming pool, a central Buddha statue, and grand Buddha statues on the walls. The signature menu features Saladaen temple samdan tray (Saladang Temple three layer tray) with dim sum, deep-fried oysters, shrimp tart, salmon, creme brulee, financier, fruits, and more.

Innisfree - City Airport Logis & Travel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 도심공항)

6.3Km 2024-04-22

22, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Solb - Coex Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (솔브 코엑스)

6.3Km 2024-04-22

#R110, 22, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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The Saem - Coex Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (더샘 코엑스)

6.3Km 2024-04-18

#Q111, 22, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Saera - Coex Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (세라제화 코엑스)

6.3Km 2024-04-18

Airport Plaza, 22, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Asem Optical - Coex Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아셈안경 코엑스)

6.3Km 2024-04-18

#Q107, 22, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

6.3Km 2024-10-24

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3218-4800

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple.

Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. The temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa is held on the ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).

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