[Seoul] Gangnam (강남)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gangnam (강남)’.
💡 Overview
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.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 06232) |
|---|---|
| 📞 Phone | +82-2-3423-5114 |
| 🌐 Website | www.gangnam.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) |
| Operating Hours | Open 24 hour |
| Parking | Available |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-2-3423-5114 |
📝 Additional Information
[Tour Course Information]
[Gangnam City Tour Trolley Bus]
Around Gangnam City Tour Course: Gangnam Station – Bongeunsa Temple / COEX – K-Star Road – Gangnam Tourism Information Center – Garosu-gil – Some Sevit – Express Bus Terminal / Shinsegae Department Store – Seorae Village – Seoul Nat’l Univ. of Education Station – Samsung Town – Gangnam Station (last station)
[Gangnam Tourism Information Center Free Walking Tour Program for Foreigners]
Hallyu Course: Gangnam Tourism Information Center – JYP Entertainment – JS Entertainment – FNC Entertainment – SM Entertainment – K-Star Road – Gangnamdol House – G+ Star Zone (Apgujeong Rodeo Station)
[Restrooms]
Available
[Available Facilities]
Shopping district, cafe, movie theater, bookstore, hospital, restaurants, accommodations, etc.
[Interpretation Services Offered]
* Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
* Gangnam Tourist Information Center: +82-2-3445-0111
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)






📍 Nearby Attractions
BBQ Yul (고깃집열)Distance: 391m | 48 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Texas de Brazil Central City Branch (텍사스 데 브라질 센트럴시티점)Distance: 2.0km | 205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Modern Nulang Central City Branch (모던눌랑 센트럴시티점)Distance: 2.0km | 205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
ab Cafe At Bali (에이비카페 At Bali)Distance: 656m | 32 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Gilsang Ceramics (길상도예) 🔗Distance: 1.3km | 15-9 Gangnam-daero 39-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Dojeong Yukgwan (도정육관)Distance: 330m | 42 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Imperial Palace Hotel (임피리얼 팰리스 호텔)Distance: 2.0km | 640 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Nonhyeon Furniture Street (논현가구거리)Distance: 1.6km | 106 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
GyoDae GuestHouse (교대게스트하우스)Distance: 909m | 116 , Saimdang-ro 17-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Ocloud Hotel (오클라우드호텔)Distance: 779m | 12 , Sapyeong-daero 58-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Source: Korea Tourism Organization
4 Comments