Gangdong-gu
Visit Gangdong-gu
Popular places to visit
Lotte World
Enjoy the excitement at Lotte World and see why people love this amusement park in Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Lotte World Tower
Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.
Myeongdong Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Myeongdong Street during your visit to Seoul. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this culturally rich area.
COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.
Namdaemun Market
This traditional Korean market is the largest and oldest in Seoul, and where you’ll find all manner of clothes and food at very reasonable prices.
Things to do
DMZ Tour, Expert Tour Guide from Seoul /Option: Suspension Bridge
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour
Small-Group Royal Palace and Seoul City Tour (hotel pick-up)
Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (+Railbike)
From Busan: Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour
Top hotels in Gangdong-gu
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Other neighbourhoods around Gangdong-gu
Songpa-gu
Spend some time visiting places like Lotte World while getting to know Songpa-gu, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jamsil Station or Mongchontoseong Station to see more of the area.
Jamsil-dong
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Jamsil-dong. Top attractions like Lotte World and Jamsil Baseball Stadium are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Samjeon Station or Jamsilsaenae Station to see more of the city.
Samseong-dong
Spend some time visiting places like Bongeunsa Temple while getting to know Samseong-dong, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Bongeunsa Station or Samseong Jungang Station to see more of the area.
Seongsu-dong
If you're spending time in Seongsu-dong, check out sights like Seoul Forest or Hangang Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Seoul-forest Station or Ttukseom Station.
Gangnam-gu
Travelers love Gangnam-gu for its popular shops, and you can see more of Seoul by jumping on the metro at Cheongdam Station or Gangnam-gu Office Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Bongeunsa Temple and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs.
Dongdaemun-gu
Dongdaemun-gu is a destination travelers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Yongdu Station or Jegi-dong Station to explore sights like Gyeongdong Market.
- Lotte World
- Lotte World Tower
- COEX Convention and Exhibition Center
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Namdaemun Market
- Starfield COEX Mall
- Gwanghwamun
- N Seoul Tower
- Everland
- Gocheok Sky Dome
- Seoul City Hall
- Gwanggyo Lake Park
- Ski World at Konjiam Resort
- Lotte Outlets Seoul Station
- Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
- Olympic Park
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Namsan Mountain Park
- Yonsei University
- Guro Digital Complex
- Gwangjang Market