Jamwon-dong, Seoul

Name: Jamwon-dong
Address: Seoul, South Korea

#366 among attractions in Seoul

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Jamwon-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of the greater Gangnam area Seocho-gu in Seoul, South Korea. Until 1988, Jamwon-dong was under the jurisdiction of Gangnam-gu. Jamwon-dong is popular for its mulberry trees and silkworms, whose cocoon is used to make fabric for clothing. As a legal-status neighborhood, Jamwon-dong includes Banpo 3-dong and Jamwon-dong. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.68 mi²Coordinates: 37°30'53"N, 127°0'44"E

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서초구 (잠원동)Seoul South Korea

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Jamwon-dong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hangang Park, Banpo Bridge, Hannam Bridge, National Library for Children and Young Adults.

0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Hangang Park, Seoul
21 min walk • Hangang Park is a park in Seoul, South Korea. It is made up of 12 parks, which is Gwangnaru Park, Jamsil Park, Ttukseom Park, Jamwon Park, Ichon Park, Banpo Park, Mangwon Park, Yeouido Park, Nanji Park, Gangseo Park, Yanghwa Park, and Seonyudo Park.
0.9 miW
Two-level bridge and rainbow water feature
Banpo Bridge, Seoul
23 min walk • The Banpo Bridge is a major bridge in downtown Seoul over the Han River, South Korea, connecting the Seocho and Yongsan districts.
0.9 miN
Bridge
Hannam Bridge, Seoul
23 min walk • The Hannam Bridge is a girder bridge over the Han River, South Korea. It connects Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu and Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu. The bridge is heavily congested with traffic, with both gu being busy business districts. It was called the Hangang Bridge No. 3 until 1985, when its name was changed to the current name.
1.4 miSE
Library
National Library for Children and Young Adults, Seoul
35 min walk • The National Library for Children and Young Adults is a branch library of the National Library of Korea, that aims to provide information services and reading promotion services to children and young adults, located in Tehaeran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Fashion museum
Coreana Cosmetic Museum, Seoul
33 min walk • The Coreana Cosmetic Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea. It is related to the Korean Coreana cosmetics company. Its collection is based on 53,000 items collected by Dr. Yu Sang-Ok, one of the executive directors of Coreana.
1.3 miNE
Church
Somang Presbyterian Church, Seoul
34 min walk • Somang Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian Church of Korea church located in Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is considered one of the largest churches in South Korea. The former South Korean President, Lee Myung-bak, also serves as the elder of this church.
0.9 miW
Bridge
Jamsu Bridge, Seoul
23 min walk • The Jamsu Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Yongsan-gu and Seocho-gu. The bridge was completed in 1976, and lies just meters above the waterline, allowing the bridge to submerge during periods of high rainfall.
0.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Sinsa-dong, Seoul
19 min walk • Sinsa-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. This district contains many department stores, hairshops, churches, boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
1.3 miS
Library
National Library of Korea, Seoul
34 min walk • The National Library of Korea is located in Seoul, South Korea and was established in 1945. It houses over 10 million volumes, including over 1,134,000 foreign books and some of the National Treasures of South Korea.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Fashion museum
Simone Handbag Museum, Seoul
23 min walk • The Simone Handbag Museum in Seoul, South Korea, is a museum dedicated to handbags. 300 bags are on display at the museum, dating from 1550 to the present day. The museum is divided into two halves, Twentieth Century and Contemporary, and Historic.
1.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Apgujeong-dong, Seoul
39 min walk • Apgujeong-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It is considered one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in South Korea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jamwon-dong?

Nearby attractions include Sinsa-dong, Seoul (19 min walk), Hangang Park, Seoul (21 min walk), Hannam Bridge, Seoul (23 min walk), Simone Handbag Museum, Seoul (23 min walk).

How to get to Jamwon-dong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jamwon-dong:

Bus

Maeil Shopping Street • Lines: 서초01 (3 min walk)
Jamwon • Lines: 서초01 (4 min walk)

Metro

Jamwon • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)
Sinsa • Lines: 3 (11 min walk)

Train

Hak-dong (26 min walk)