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A temple, Starfield Library & K-pop merch

First-time visitors and K-pop fans who want a compact Gangnam route with indoor breaks.

  • ~3h 15m
  • 4 stops
  • 35 min walking

Best time: Late morning · Mostly level walking

Estimated total: 160 min visiting + 35 min walking. Queues and travel to events are extra.

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4 stops · follow the numbers
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THE PLAN · TAP A STOP

  2. ~15 min walk

  3. ~10 min walk

  4. ~10 min walk

YOUR SELECTED STOP 1

Bongeunsa Temple

Walk the temple grounds and enjoy a quieter start beside Gangnam’s modern skyline.

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Before you go: opening days & access

Start at Bongeunsa around 10:30, then allow three-to-four hours for the mall, a drink and Ktown4u. The temple and outdoor media-square section are outside.

Start by Bongeunsa Station on Line 9 and finish by Samseong Station on Line 2. Use marked road crossings before entering the COEX complex.

Review dates below apply only to the stated information. Walking and visit times are planning estimates. Check current closures and weather before setting out.

STEP BY STEP

A few tips for each stop

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  1. Start here

    1. Bongeunsa Temple

    Suggested visit · 40 min

    Walk the temple grounds and enjoy a quieter start beside Gangnam’s modern skyline.

    Hours, entry & getting here
    Hours & closures
    Temple services can affect access; follow the temple’s visitor notices.
    Entry & reservations
    General grounds visit; templestay programs need separate arrangements.

    Start near Bongeunsa Station and use the signed temple entrance.

    서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로 531

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  2. Walk ~15 min from the previous stop

    2. Starfield Library · COEX Mall

    Suggested visit · 50 min

    See the tall bookshelves, browse and take a break in the public library space.

    Hours, entry & getting here
    Hours & closures
    Visit Seoul lists 10:30–22:00 daily and free entry. Check temporary mall notices.
    Entry & reservations
    Public library area; separately announced programs can have their own rules.

    Cross toward COEX and follow the indoor signs for Starfield Library.

    서울특별시 강남구 영동대로 513 코엑스몰

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  3. Walk ~10 min from the previous stop

    3. COEX outdoor media square

    Suggested visit · 20 min

    Step outside for the large media façades and a different city photo.

    Hours, entry & getting here
    Hours & closures
    Public outdoor area; advertising and displays change. It is not a scheduled concert stop.
    Entry & reservations
    Public outdoor stop; no admission booking. Shops and paid attractions are separate.

    Follow signs to the Yeongdong-daero side of the complex.

    서울특별시 강남구 영동대로 511 일대

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  4. Walk ~10 min from the previous stop

    4. Ktown4u · COEX Artium

    Suggested visit · 50 min

    Browse albums and artist merchandise, with a café or pop-up depending on the current lineup.

    Hours, entry & getting here
    Hours & closures
    The official store guide lists different hours by floor. Check releases and pop-up notices before visiting.
    Entry & reservations
    General shopping visit; fan-signs and special events require their own eligibility or booking.

    Head toward Samseong Station and follow Artium signs, then check the floor directory.

    서울특별시 강남구 영동대로 513 코엑스 아티움 2~4층

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Why this route? Sources & selection

The Samseong–COEX area was among Seoul’s leading foreign-visitor destinations in the 2025 analysis. The nearby stops are arranged for a short fan-friendly visit.

The exact stop order and times are our suggested itinerary, based on the places in these sources.

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