Frequently Asked Questions

Guidebooks are available at the Gangnam Tourist Information Center. You can also download PDFs in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese from the Visit Gangnam website.

Visit Gangnam > Travel Plan > Tourist Map offers detailed maps for 5 areas (Garosu-gil, Gangnam Station, Apgujeong Rodeo, Cheongdam Luxury Street, COEX), available for PDF download.

Gangnam-gu Tourism Division (☎ 02-3423-5543), Gangnam Tourist Information Center (☎ 02-3445-0111), or Korea Travel Hotline (☎ 1330, 24/7, 8 languages).

The Visit Gangnam website supports Korean, English, and Chinese. Guidebooks are available in 4 languages (KO/EN/JA/ZH). The tourist information center also offers in-person guidance in English, Japanese, and Chinese.

Spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Sep–Nov) are ideal. Cherry blossoms along Yangjae-cheon in spring and foliage on Garosu-gil in autumn are highlights. The Gangnam Festival is held in Sep–Oct. Summer (Jun–Aug) is hot and humid; winter (Dec–Feb) drops below zero.

Yes, it supports Korean, English, and Chinese. Use the language selector at the top right to switch.

Click the search icon at the top and type a place name or keyword. Auto-suggestions appear after 2 characters, covering places, courses, events, and stories.

Yes, it is a responsive website that works seamlessly on smartphones and tablets. No app installation is required.

Airport limousine: Bus 6020 (via Yeoksam/Gangnam Stn, ~90 min, ₩17,000) or 6703 (toward COEX, ~65 min, ₩18,000). AREX + subway transfer: ~80–100 min. Taxi: ~60–90 min (₩65,000–100,000 incl. toll).

Subway Line 9 Express to Sinnonhyeon Station (~30–35 min) is the most convenient. Taxi takes ~30–50 min (₩25,000–40,000).

Subway Lines 2, 9, Bundang, and Sinbundang run through Gangnam. COEX ↔ Gangnam Stn ~10 min, Gangnam Stn ↔ Sinsa Stn (Garosu-gil) ~5 min. T-money cards are sold at convenience stores.

Airport limousine bus 6103 goes directly to the COEX City Airport Terminal (~70 min). AREX + subway transfer takes ~90 min.

Seoul taxi base fare is ₩4,800 (1.6km). Late-night surcharge applies 22:00–04:00 (20–40% depending on time). Use Kakao T or Uber Taxi apps for easy hailing.

All 6 courses start near subway stations. Check each course detail page for trailhead locations and directions.

Starfield COEX Mall (Samseong-dong), Garosu-gil (Sinsa-dong), Apgujeong Rodeo Street, and Cheongdam Luxury Street are the highlights.

Starfield Library is open free 10:30–22:00. Store hours may vary. (☎ 02-6002-3031)

Duty-free shops are available near COEX. Stores with a "Tax Free" sign on Cheongdam Luxury Street and Garosu-gil offer VAT refunds on purchases over ₩30,000. Bring your passport.

A 5-minute walk from Sinsa Station (Line 3) Exit 8. It is a trendy street lined with independent designer shops, cafes, and beauty brands.

A one-stop support center for foreign medical tourists, operated by Gangnam-gu. Services include airport pickup, hospital guidance, medical consultation, hotel booking, and nearby tour assistance.

Dermatology, plastic surgery, health checkups, dentistry, ophthalmology, and Korean medicine are the main fields. Multilingual coordinators are stationed at the center.

Yes, interpretation services in English, Japanese, Chinese, and more are available. Advance booking is recommended for smooth consultation.

The Medical Tour Center can arrange Gangnam sightseeing around your treatment schedule. Plan your trip using recommended courses on Visit Gangnam.

Three main zones: Gangnam Station area (convenient transport, various prices), Samseong-dong/COEX area (5-star hotels, business), and Cheongdam/Apgujeong (luxury boutique hotels).

The MICE Tourism Zone (Samseong-dong Trade Center area) has three 5-star hotels with a combined 1,500 rooms, ideal for exhibition and convention attendees.

Use hotel official websites or platforms like Booking.com and Agoda. Refer to Visit Gangnam for area-specific tourism information.

Seoul public Wi-Fi "SEOUL_Secure" is available for free at major streets, subway stations, bus stops, and tourist spots in Gangnam. Connect and enter ID/PW: seoul (lowercase).

Banks and authorized exchange offices near Gangnam Station and COEX. Convenience store ATMs accept foreign cards. Most tourist spots and restaurants accept credit cards.

The Gangnam Tourist Information Center (161 Apgujeong-ro) offers luggage storage. Coin lockers are also available inside subway stations.

T-money cards are sold at subway station vending machines or convenience stores (GS25, CU, 7-Eleven). Also available at the Gangnam Tourist Information Center.

No. There is no tipping culture in Korea. Service charges are included in prices at restaurants, cafes, taxis, and hotels in Gangnam.

Police: 112, Fire/Ambulance: 119. If you need language help, call 1330 (Korea Travel Hotline) for interpretation and 3-way connection to 119/112.

The 1330 Korea Travel Hotline provides 24/7 interpretation in 8 languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Malay-Indonesian.

Report the loss at the nearest police station, then contact your embassy or consulate for a temporary travel document. You can also call 1330 for guidance.

Call 1330 to file tourism complaints including overcharging, rude taxi drivers, etc.

Samsung Seoul Hospital (Ilwon-dong) and Gangnam Severance Hospital (Dogok-dong) are major hospitals in Gangnam-gu with 24-hour emergency rooms.