Gangdong District, Seoul

Name: Gangdong District
Address: Seoul, South Korea

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Gangdong District is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Gangdong is literally "east of the River". It is located on the east side of the city. ()

Alternative names: Area: 9.49 mi²Coordinates: 37°31'48"N, 127°7'25"E

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강동구 (성내2동)Seoul South Korea

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Gangdong District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: SOMA Museum of Art, Olympic Park, Seoul Baekje Museum, Lotte World Tower.

1 miS
Museum
SOMA Museum of Art, Seoul
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, the SOMA Museum of Art stands as a testament to contemporary creativity and innovation. This modern art museum, located within the sprawling Olympic Park, was established to commemorate the spirit of the 1988 Seoul Olympic...
0.7 miS
Olympic park from 1988 Seoul games
Olympic Park, Seoul
19 min walk • Seoul Olympic Park, a verdant sanctuary nestled in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the 1988 Summer Olympics. Sprawling across 1.45 million square meters, the park serves as both a recreational area and a...
1 miS
Museum
Seoul Baekje Museum, Seoul
27 min walk • Seoul Baekje Museum is a museum in South Korea. Based on the natural silhouette of the nearby Mongchontoseong, the appearance of Seoul Baekje Museum was shaped a ship of Baekje in honor of Baekje. Seoul Baekje Museum is a civic lifelong education center with an emphasis on the educational role.
1.7 miSW
Huge skyscraper with an observation deck
Lotte World Tower, Seoul
44 min walk • The Lotte World Tower is a 555.7-metre, 123-story skyscraper located in Sincheon-dong, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea. It opened to the public on April 3, 2017, and is currently the tallest building in South Korea and the sixth tallest in the world.
1.1 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Olympic Weightlifting Gymnasium, Seoul
28 min walk • Olympic Weightlifting Gymnasium located in the Olympic Park area of Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed between August 1984 and April 1986, and hosted the weightlifting at the 1986 Asian Games and two years later the same sport at 1988 Summer Olympics.
1.1 miW
Bridge
Olympic Bridge, Seoul
29 min walk • Olympic Bridge or Grand Olympic Bridge is a bridge over the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. The bridge links the Gwangjin and Songpa districts.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Oryun-dong, Seoul
28 min walk • Oryun-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
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Neighbourhood
Bangi-dong, Seoul
25 min walk • Bangi-dong is a neighbourhood, dong of Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
Cheonho Bridge, Seoul
28 min walk • The Cheonho Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Gangdong-gu and Gwangjin-gu. The bridge was completed on July 5, 1976.
0.6 miW
Archaeological site
Pungnaptoseong, Seoul
16 min walk • Earthen Fortification in Pungnap-dong, Seoul is a flat earthen wall built at the edge of the Han River in Korea. It has a circumference of 3.5 km. It is located in modern-day Pungnap-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul. It used to be included in the neighboring city of Gwangju.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Seoul Olympic Museum, Seoul
17 min walk • The Seoul Olympic Museum is a museum dedicated to the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The museum was closed due to renovation from July 2018. It will be reopened in 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gangdong District?

Nearby attractions include Pungnaptoseong, Seoul (16 min walk), Seoul Olympic Museum, Seoul (17 min walk), Olympic Park, Seoul (19 min walk), Mongchontoseong, Seoul (20 min walk).

How to get to Gangdong District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gangdong District:

Bus

Gangdong Office • Lines: 30 (3 min walk)
강동구청 • Lines: 30 (4 min walk)

Metro

Gangdong-gu Office • Lines: 8 (5 min walk)
Cheonho • Lines: 5, 8 (15 min walk)

Train

Gil-dong (28 min walk)