Yeoksam-dong, Seoul

#368 among attractions in Seoul

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Yeoksam-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Teheranno runs through Yeoksam-dong and has some of the tallest buildings in Seoul, comprising a collection of corporate headquarters and high-rise office buildings. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.91 mi²Coordinates: 37°30'5"N, 127°2'9"E

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강남구 (역삼1동)Seoul South Korea

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

Nearby attractions include: Bongeunsa Temple, Seonjeongneung, Posco Art Museum, National Library for Children and Young Adults.

1.5 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Bongeunsa Temple, Seoul
39 min walk • Bongeunsa Temple, nestled in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea, offers a serene oasis amidst urban modernity. This historic Buddhist temple, dating back to the Shilla King Weongseong's reign in 794 AD, stands as a testament to the country's rich religious...
0.9 miNE
Tomb, Park, Historical place
Seonjeongneung, Seoul
23 min walk • In the heart of Seoul's modern cityscape lies Seonjeongneung, a UNESCO World Heritage site that offers a tranquil escape from the urban rush. This royal tomb complex, dating back to the Joseon Dynasty, is the resting place of two kings and one queen, encapsulating...
1.1 miE
Museum, Art museum
Posco Art Museum, Seoul
30 min walk • The Posco Art Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea.
~1810 ftW
Library
National Library for Children and Young Adults, Seoul
9 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.
1.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Samseong-dong, Seoul
37 min walk • Samseong-Dong is an affluent neighborhood or ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. The area has a large concentration of upscale shopping malls, popular restaurants and hotels such as the Ramada Seoul Hotel and the Hyatt Park Hotel.
1.4 miSE
Tower, Skyscraper, Bridge
Samsung Tower Palace 3 – Tower G, Seoul
37 min walk • Tower G, or simply Tower Palace Three, is a 73-floor luxury residential skyscraper in Seoul, South Korea. The structure was originally designed to be 93 stories high, but was later scaled down due to zoning rights imposed by city regulations.
~480 ftS
Skyscraper, Cafe
Gangnam Finance Center, Seoul
3 min walk • Gangnam Finance Center, formerly known as Star Tower or I-Tower, is a 204 metres skycraper in Seoul, South Korea.It was constructed in the period 1995–2001. It is the 33rd tallest building in South Korea and 9th or 10th tallest building in Seoul. It has 45 surface floors, and 8 underground ones.
1.3 miSE
Skyscraper
Samsung Tower Palace, Seoul
34 min walk • The Samsung Tower Palace is a group of seven towers, lettered A-G. They are located in Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul and South Korea. They range from 42–72 floors, all built between 2002 and 2004, and all used as luxury residential complexes.
0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Daechi-dong, Seoul
20 min walk • Daechi-dong is an affluent neighborhood in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Daechi-dong is divided into three different “dongs” which are Daechi 1-dong, 2-dong, and 4-dong. Daechi-dong is predominately considered the residential area of Gangnam.
1.3 miSW
Universities and schools
Seoul National University of Education, Seoul
34 min walk • The Seoul National University of Education is a government-run institution which provides training for future public elementary school teachers in South Korea.
0.7 miSW
Museum
Boutique Monaco, Seoul
17 min walk • Boutique Monaco is a 117-metre, 27-storey residential skyscraper in the ward of Seocho-gu in Seoul. The working title of this building was "Missing Matrix"; it was designed by architect Minsuk Cho, and has 172 units.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yeoksam-dong?

Nearby attractions include Gangnam Finance Center, Seoul (3 min walk), National Library for Children and Young Adults, Seoul (9 min walk), Boutique Monaco, Seoul (17 min walk), Daechi-dong, Seoul (20 min walk).

How to get to Yeoksam-dong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yeoksam-dong:

Bus

Yeoksam Station • Lines: 341, 9303 (3 min walk)
아가방빌딩.하나은행 • Lines: 341 (4 min walk)

Metro

Yeoksam • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)
Eonju • Lines: 9 (11 min walk)

Train

Hak-dong (24 min walk)