Gangnam · Samseong-dong / Culture
Bongeunsa
A Buddhist temple across from the COEX complex, Bongeunsa traces its foundation to the Silla period. Its hillside halls provide a religious and historical stop amid the modern buildings of Gangnam.
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Bongeunsa and the COEX complex
A temple and two indoor stops grouped around the same Samseong-dong complex. Visit Bongeunsa before crossing to the COEX complex for the aquarium and mall. Use the aquarium’s current operator information for entry arrangements; the temple is an active religious site. This plan is deliberately compact and does not require crossing the city between stops.
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Gangnam · Samseong-dong / Experiences
SEA LIFE COEX Aquarium
Inside Starfield COEX Mall, this aquarium leads visitors through themed aquatic exhibits along a set route. An underwater tunnel is one of its distinctive spaces, making it an indoor activity to pair with the wider COEX complex.
Gangnam · Samseong-dong / Shopping
Starfield COEX Mall
An underground shopping mall beneath the COEX complex connects shops with the surrounding convention district. Its connections to Samseong and Bongeunsa stations make it a practical indoor stop alongside nearby attractions.
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