Gangnam District Tour in Seoul Including COEX Aquarium and Han River Cruise

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This cultural tour lets you experience the highlights of Seoul’s popular Gangnam District. Gangnam – you may have heard the song – is known for its upper-class neighborhoods and is often referred to as the Beverly Hills of South Korea. See more than 40,000 sea creatures at the COEX Aquarium, enjoy scenic views on a relaxing Han River cruise, and end with a visit to Bongeunsa, one of Korea’s most important Buddhist temple that offers a quiet retreat from the busy city. Along the way, you’ll learn interesting facts about the Gangnam District from your local guide.

Additional Info

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Seoul, South Korea
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Seoul, South Korea, South Korea

This cultural tour lets you experience the highlights of Seoul’s popular Gangnam District. Gangnam – you may have heard the song – is known for its upper-class neighborhoods and is often referred to as the Beverly Hills of South Korea. See more than 40,000 sea creatures at the COEX Aquarium, enjoy scenic views on a relaxing Han River cruise, and end with a visit to Bongeunsa, one of Korea’s most important Buddhist temple that offers a quiet retreat from the busy city. Along the way, you’ll learn interesting facts about the Gangnam District from your local guide.
Pass By: Seoul, Seoul

After pickup from your Seoul hotel in the afternoon, you’ll be taken south to the Gangnam District of Southern Seoul.

Stop At: Coex Aquarium, 524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu B1 Coex Mall, Seoul 06164 South Korea

Your first stop is the COEX Aquarium, one of South Korea’s largest aquariums featuring more than 40,000 animals. Follow your guide through the aquarium and experience 90 exhibition tanks grouped in 14 ‘discover zones,’ including six themed areas. You’ll be amazed by the 600 species of fish!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hangang Park, Seoul South Korea

After your aquarium tour, you’ll be taken to the Han River for a relaxing cruise — the best way to view Seoul’s bustling riverfront areas. Enjoy music and views of the waterfront buildings glistening on the water as you pass under many of the city’s 27 bridges and spot landmarks such as the Seoul Olympic Stadium.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bongeunsa Temple, 73 Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-090 South Korea

Your Han River cruise is followed by a visit to Bongeunsa, a Buddhist temple offering a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Explore the temple’s shrines and halls with your guide and see its decorative symbols and artwork representing Buddhist principles and ideas.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Seoul, Seoul

Korea is one of the countries with the biggest Ginseng industry. We will drop by a Ginseng center to learn more about this health care product and you will have the opportunity to purchase some ginseng to take home with you.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Seoul, Seoul

After the half-day afternoon tour, we will drop back to your hotel.

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