Gangnam Station, the boutiques of Garosu-gil and Apgujeong, and the Banpo riverside
This page covers three separate areas south of the Han River: the streets around Gangnam Station, Garosu-gil in Sinsa with Apgujeong Rodeo beyond it, and the Banpo riverside by the Express Bus Terminal. COEX and Jamsil have their own pages: COEX & Samseong and Jamsil & Lotte World.
Garosu-gil to Apgujeong Rodeo is a 25-minute walk or a 2-minute taxi ride, and the two take about two hours together. The stretch from Gangnam Station to Sinnonhyeon is the liveliest at night. The Banpo Rainbow Fountain runs from mid-March to October and can be cancelled in high wind or heavy rain.
Below, the guides are grouped by neighborhood, followed by one-day routes, hotels in the area and the stations you will actually use.
| Main stations | Gangnam (Line 2, Sinbundang), Sinsa (Line 3), Apgujeong Rodeo (Bundang Line), Express Bus Terminal (Lines 3, 7, 9) |
| Free to visit | Kukkiwon and the Banpo Rainbow Fountain |
| How long | About two hours for Garosu-gil and Apgujeong Rodeo together |
| At night | Gangnam Station to Sinnonhyeon is the liveliest stretch |
Must-see
Banpo Rainbow Fountain 2026: Show Times & Directions
Show times by season, the walk from Express Bus Terminal Station and where to stand.
Kukkiwon Seoul Taekwondo Headquarters: Gangnam Guide
Free entry, the uphill walk from Gangnam Station Exit 12 and demonstration schedules.
Gangnam, Beyond the Gangnam Style: Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Gangnam, Seoul
Ten stops from Garosu-gil and K-Star Road to Bongeunsa and the royal tombs at Seonjeongneung.
Neighborhoods
Gangnam Station
Kukkiwon, the taekwondo headquarters, is about 8 minutes uphill from Gangnam Station Exit 12 and free to visit. Hotels between Gangnam and Sinnonhyeon stations put you closest to the restaurants and nightlife.
Station: Gangnam (Line 2, Sinbundang Line)
- Kukkiwon Seoul Taekwondo Headquarters: Gangnam Guide
- Gangnam, Beyond the Gangnam Style: Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Gangnam, Seoul
Garosu-gil & Apgujeong
Garosu-gil’s boutiques and cafes start near Sinsa Station, and the walk on to the flagship stores of Apgujeong Rodeo takes about 25 minutes. Apgujeong suits shopping and cafe-hopping more than nightlife.
Station: Sinsa (Line 3); Apgujeong Rodeo (Bundang Line)
- One Day in Gangnam: Samseong to Apgujeong Itinerary
- Where to Stay in Apgujeong & Sinsa: 6 Hotels Near Garosu-gil
Banpo & Express Bus Terminal
The Banpo Rainbow Fountain is free to watch, with five shows a day in spring and fall and a sixth in July and August. From Express Bus Terminal Station Exit 8-1 or 8-2 it is a 15–20 minute walk; arrive 30–40 minutes early for a clear view.
Station: Express Bus Terminal (Lines 3, 7, 9), Exit 8-1 or 8-2
Itineraries through this area
- One Day in Gangnam: Samseong to Apgujeong Itinerary: Starfield Library and Bongeunsa, then Garosu-gil and Apgujeong Rodeo, with subway and taxi times.
Where to stay in this area
Area stay guide
Where to Stay in Gangnam: Best Hotels Near Gangnam Station
Budget to luxury hotels near Gangnam Station, and which part of Gangnam suits you.
Area stay guide
Where to Stay in Apgujeong & Sinsa: 6 Hotels Near Garosu-gil
Six hotels near Garosu-gil for shoppers, couples, pet owners and budget travelers.
Getting there
- Gangnam (Line 2, Sinbundang Line): Gangnam Station hotels and Kukkiwon (Exit 12)
- Sinsa (Line 3): Garosu-gil
- Apgujeong Rodeo (Bundang Line): Apgujeong Rodeo street
- Express Bus Terminal (Lines 3, 7, 9): Exit 8-1 or 8-2 for the Banpo fountain
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Next areas by subway
- COEX & Samseong: Starfield Library and Bongeunsa Temple, east of Gangnam Station on Line 2
- Jamsil & Lotte World: Lotte World Tower and Seokchon Lake, further east on Line 2
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