Gangnam-gu suosituimmat nähtävyydet

Gangnam-gu Essentials

Gangnam-gu balances high-tech urbanity with deep historical roots. The district features the Starfield Library's floor-to-ceiling shelves and the COEX Aquarium within one of Asia’s largest underground malls. Historical sites include the 8th-century Bongeunsa Temple and the UNESCO-listed Seonjeongneung royal tombs. Modern culture is represented by the 'Gangnam Style' monument and the high-end boutiques of Apgujeong Rodeo Street. As the global headquarters for Taekwondo, Kukkiwon offers insight into Korea’s national martial art, while the Gangnam Station underground market provides a dense concentration of local fashion and cosmetics.

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Starfield Library

Located inside COEX Mall, this open-air public library features 13-meter-tall bookshelves and a collection of over 50,000 books and magazines. The space provides free seating and serves as a venue for cultural performances and lectures.

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Gangnam Style

A large bronze sculpture depicting the crossed-hand gesture from Psy’s 2012 hit song. Located outside the COEX convention center, the monument plays the song and features interactive lighting for visitors.

Gaël Chardon / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Bongeunsa Temple

Bongeunsa is a Korean Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea.

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COEX Aquarium

The COEX Aquarium is an aquarium located within the Starfield COEX Mall in the Gangnam District of Seoul, South Korea.

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Seonjeongneung

Seonjeongneung is a burial ground from the Joseon dynasty, located in Seoul, South Korea.

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Apgujeong Rodeo Street

Apgujeong-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is considered one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in South Korea.

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Gangnam Station Underground Shopping Center

This extensive subterranean mall located within Gangnam Station contains hundreds of small shops specializing in affordable fashion, cosmetics, and mobile accessories. It serves as a major transit hub connecting Seoul Subway Line 2 and the Shinbundang Line.