韩国旅游

COEX Aquarium

Address

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

서울특별시 강남구 영동대로 513 (삼성동)

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 

(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) 

• For more info: +82-2-6002-6200

Operating Hours

10:00-20:00 / Friday & Saturday 10:00-21:00

* Admission is available until one hour before closing time.

Closed

N/A (Open all year round)

Length of Tour

1hr – 1hr 30mins

Introduction 

The COEX Aquarium is comprised of 183 display tanks and 90 breeding tanks with 3,500 tons of water volume, making it a large-scaled aquarium. It houses 40,000 sea creatures, which come from 650 different species divided into 16 themed zones. In particular, the highest number of sharks and the largest variety of species in Korea are living in the aquarium. An open-top water tank releasing anions in addition to 20 rest areas make this tourist site in the heart of Gangnam, Seoul a perfect healing place for local and international visitors.

Structure Size 

Whole area 14,350㎡ Facilities area 9,256㎡ Tanks - 183 display tanks, 90 breeding tanks Water volume – approximately 3,500 tons Creatures - 40,000 sea creatures from approximately 650 different species 

Program Information 

* Refer to the website

Subsidiary Facilities 

Nursing room, storage, café, Gallery Aqua

Admission / Participation Fees 

Individuals: Adults 28,000 won / Teenagers 25,000 won / Children 22,000 won / Seniors 20,000 won

* Infants under 36 months offered free admission when accompanied by one parent.

* Proof required (i.e. birth certificate or passport)

Pets 

Not allowed

Credit Cards Accepted 

Accepted

Parking Facilities 

B2 - B4 levels – COEX Mall (4,800 spaces)

* Enter the parking lot from the North Gate of COEX Mall 

Parking Fee 

Aquarium visitors are eligible for a 50% discount when parking for 3 hours. (7,200 won for three hours) * Discount is available after confirming the parking ticket from a parking discount machine located in the entrance of aquarium. 

Reservations 

Groups of 20 people or more required to inquire in advance

* Inquiries for group visitors: +2-6002-6210, +82-2-6002-6311, +82-2-6002-6314 

Homepage 

coexaqua.co.kr 

(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Directions 

[Subway]

Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 5 & 6.

It is directly connected to the COEX Mall. The aquarium is located at the end of the Ocean Walk section. 

(It is next to ASEM Plaza and Megabox cinema and connexted to the Coex InterContinental Seoul Basement 1 arcade) 

[Bus]

1) Get off at bus stop near Bongeunsa Temple and ASEM center 

Blue Bus No. 142, 360, 363, 730

Green Bus No. 2411, 2225, 2413, 3217, 3218, 3411, 3414, 3415, 4418, 4419, 4411 

2) Get off at bus stops near Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2)

Blue Bus No.142, 360, 363, 730

Green Bus No. 3412, 3417, 3422, 4420, 9407, 2413

Red Bus No. 9407, 9413

Airport Bus No. 600

Bongeunsa Temple (Seoul)

Address

531, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로 531 (삼성동)

Type

Temples/ Religious Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) 

• For more info: +82-2-3218-4800,

+82-2-3218-4826

Homepage

bongeunsa.org (Korean only)

Introduction 

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

Originally located near the royal maulsoleum (1km southwest), the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee, are stored here. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa, is held every September 9th of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).

Telephone 

+82-2-3218-4800, +82-2-3218-4826

Closed 

N/A (Open all year round)

Activity Information 

[Temple Stay]

- Tea Ceremony Experience, Temple Tour, 108 Bows, Buddhist Aervice, Buddhist Meal, Interacting with monks and etc. 

* More information is available via homepage or phone-inquiry. 

Parking Facilities 

Available

Admission Fees 

Free

Parking Fees 

Free for the first 30 minutes

3,000 won for every one additional hour after 

Interpretation Services Offered 

English, Japanese

Pets 

Not permitted

Directions 

[Subway]

Bongeunsa Temple Station (Seoul Subway Line 9), Exit 1.

- Walk straight for 150 m

Address

1, Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

서울특별시 강남구 선릉로100길 1 (삼성동)

Type

Monuments/ Historical Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330

(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-2-568-1291

Homepage

royaltombs.cha.go.kr

(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Introduction 
"The Stone Guards of the Royal Tombs"

Seonjeongneung is comprised of Seolleung Royal Tomb (선릉) and Jeongneung Royal Tomb (정릉). Located in downtown Seoul, this place offers tranquil and pleasant promenades for couples and office workers. Seonjeongneung houses the burial mounds of King Seongjong (1469-1494), his wife Queen Jeonghyeon, and King Jungjong (1506-1544) of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).

Upon entering the grounds, you can see a red gate (the red colour denotes holiness) with a taegeuk (yin-yang) symbol. The stone paths leading to the sacrificial building are noteworthy because there are two stone paths—the elevated path is for the dead King and the lower one is for living people.

In the past, memorial rites were performed in the sacrificial building. Small sculptures on the eaves called Japsang were carved in the shape of animals, such as monkeys, and were believed to exorcise evil spirits. Next to the sacrificial building, there is a pavilion and a tombstone for the tomb of the king. Sculptures of sheep and tigers surround the tomb and are guardians of the deceased king. There is also a statue of a military officer bearing a sword. In front of the tomb is an outstanding sight called 'Mangjuseok,' which is a pair of stones designed to guide the spirit of the king to his tomb. Unlike the tombs of the kings, the queen’s tomb, Wanghureung, is simple. It doesn’t have any pavilions or sacrificial buildings, and is surrounded only by stone sculptures as guardians.

Seonjeongneung has a lush forest, and benches on the promenade provide an ideal place to relax. There are numerous small hills with clusters of trees that create a border between the mystery and serenity of the royal tombs and the hustle and bustle of downtown Seoul.

Telephone 
+82-2-568-1291

Current Status 
Historic Site No.199 (Designated on May 26, 1970)

Closed 
Mondays

Parking Facilities 
Summer season (Mar-Oct): 06:00-21:00
Winter season (Nov-Feb): 06:30-21:00

* Parking Fees - 600 won for every 10 mins
* Open 7 days a week.
* Inquries: +82-2-565-3331

Admission Fees 
Individuals: Adutls (ages 19-64) - 1,000 won / Children (ages 7-18) - 500 won
Groups (10 or more people): Adults - 800 won / Children - 400 won

* Free admission (ID required)
- Babies (ages 6 and younger)
- Permanent Residency Holders (F-5 Visa) ages 65 and older

Facilities for the Handicapped 
Free wheelchair rental service (4 hand-operated and 1 automatic wheelchairs), designated parking spaces

Baby Stroller Rentals
Available

Pets 
Not permitted

Directions 
[Subway]
Seolleung Station (Seoul Subway Line 2 & Bundang Line), Exit 10.
- Go straight approx. 280m to the second street.
- Turn left and continue approx. 130m to the entrance.

Address

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Homepage

www.smtownland.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Introduction

The birthplace of hallyu-stars

Experience everything about hallyu artists at SMTOWN, the center of hallyu. You can look around studios, a hologram theater, a life-style shop, and more, where hallyu stars are created. You may incidentally meet your favorite hallyu star during tours. A professional photographer is avialable to take photos of visitors, which will be an unforgettable memory.

Activity Information 

[SMTOWN tour] Tour of the hologram theater and watching performances

[Studio tours] Photo Package Tour, Vocal Package Tour, Music Video Package Tour, etc.

* Check fees on the website.

* Visitors can purchase various hallyu star souvenirs at the café and the market.

* SMTOWN's theater programs vary depending on the season.

* Fees vary by program

Age Limit for Activities 

Visitors of all ages

Operating Hours 

11:00-22:00 (all year round)

Parking Facilities

Use the COEX parking lot

Admission Fees 

Free

Available Facilities 

Media wall, life-style shop, artist experience studio, café, market, hologram theater, etc.

Directions 

[Subway]

Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 6.

Bongeunsa Station (Soeul Subway Line 9), Exit 7.

Figure Museum W

Address

3, Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Closed

Mondays, New Year’s Day, the day before and the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

* Will remain open in the case of a national holiday falling on a Monday.

Introduction 

Located in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si, the Figurine Museum W is a new concept museum that combines figurines, toys, and a theme park all in one. The museum showcases unique figurines for all types of visitors, including children, youth, and adults in order to help visitors enjoy and experience a fresh culture and discover a tasteful hobby. Its aim is to establish a cultural tourism landmark for locals and visitors.

Comprised of six themes, the exhibition hall includes a site for entertainment, a grand hall with a coffee shop, a "mania shop" available for shopping for figurines, and other facilities that allow visitors to experience various displays and activities.

Structure Size 

Gross area: 851.62㎡

Maximum Occupancy 

200 people

Industry Information 

Museum/Education/Museum Shop (Gift Shop)/Cafe

Industry Information 

Permanent exhibitions/Gallery

Hall 1: Super Hero

Hall 2: Ani Hero

Hall 3: My Toy

Special exhibition/display

Convenient facilities

Toy N Joy Experience Center (B2F) 

W Cafe (1F) 

W Shop (2F)

Industry Information 

Exhibition Hall Information 

[3F – Permanent Exhibition Hall 1: Super Hero Zone]

The hall presents various heroes from the classic heroes of ancient times to the modern hero today. Visitors can view the flow of time of heroes as time progresses, knowing each hero’s ability and features. 

[4F – Permanent Exhibition Hall 2: Anti-Hero Zone]

The hall offers elaborate figurines that appeared in animation and TV shows, such as Astro Boy, Gundam, Motorhead from FSS (The Five Star Stories), along with explanations. Of particular popularity is a superalloy-based figurine. 

[5F – Planned Exhibition Hall]

This is a themed exhibit introducing exclusive figurines selected through various planned exhibits and events.

Restrooms 

Available.

Admission / Participation Fees 

Adults (ages 20 and up) 15,000 won / Teens (ages 14-19) 13,500 won / Children 12,000 won

* Free Admission: Infants age 3 and under.

* Admission includes all the exhibition halls and experience hall.

* Conditions may change depending on the circumstance, please check the details from the website before visiting.

Discount Information 

- 30% discount for groups of 15 people or more

- 30% discount for people with disabilities 

- 10% discount with online reservation

- Free admission for babies (ages 36 months or under) 

Pets 

Not permitted

Credit Cards Accepted 

Accepted

Parking Facilities 

Parking is limited so recommend taking public transportation

Info. Services for Koreans 

Permanent service

* Culture Day (last Wednesday of every month): Docent available 

Homepage 

www.figuremuseumw.co.kr

(Korean only)

Directions 

[Subway]

Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Seoul Subway Bundang Line), Exit 4.

Walk about 90 meters straight out of the exit, then turn left at the side road. Figure Museum W is the first building on the left.

Hallyu K-Star Road

Address

407, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Homepage

www.gangnam.go.kr

(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian)

Introduction 

Featuring the contemporary hallyu trend, K-Star Road is built to give a special experience of visiting restaurants famous among hallyu stars and other places where stars have left memories. The road is separated into four zones: A Zone, the area of between Dosan Park Sageori (four-way intersection) and Hakdong Sageori; B Zone, the area of between Hakdong Sageori and Cheongdam Seageori; C Zone, the area of Cheongdam Sageori and crossroad of Southern part of Yeongdongdaegyo Bridge; and D Zone, the area of Dosan Park Sageori and Sinsa Station Sageori. In particular, D Zone includes Sinsadong Garosu-gil Road which is a famous spot in Seoul.

Telephone 

+82-2-3423-5533

Tour Course Information 

Sightseeing Tip: Start from explore Apgujeong-dong, Cheongdam-dong, Dosandae-ro Road, then Garosu-gil Street. 

Directions 

[Subway]

Get off at Apgujeong-Rodeo Station (Bundang Line), Exit 2.

Whoo SPA (후(后)스파)

Address

52, Hakdong-ro 21-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Type

Hot Springs/ Bath Houses/Spas/ Jjimjilbangs

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330

(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) 

• For more info: +82-2-3446-5157

Homepage

trippose.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Introduction

Whoo SPA is loved by celebrities throughout Asia. The spa uses advanced spa facilities and techniques for a powerful and peaceful healing experience. The treatments range from targeted areas to full body. Each treatment package comes with an expert spa therapist and a 1:1 spa consultation to provide the best service for each individual. Homecare samples may also be given for certain after-service treatments.

Closed

Seollal (Lunar New Year) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) holidays, Christmas Day

Activity Information

FACIAL CARE

REFRESH CARE

SPECIAL CARE

VIP CARE

QUEEN CARE

AROMA FULL BODY CARE 

Operating Hours

10:00-22:00

Parking Facilities

Available

Interpretation Services Offered

Available (English, Japanese, Chinese)

Pets

Not permitted

Directions

[Subway]

Sinsa Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1.

Walk approx. 330m straight and turn right before Yeongdong Tourist Hotel.

Continue approx. 260m to find the spa on the left (across from Hak-dong Park).

Hak-dong Station (Seoul Subway Line 7), Exit 6.

Walk approx. 200m straight and turn right on the second street.

Continue straight approx. 370m to find the spa on the right (across from Hak-dong Park).