Seoul/West
area in Seoul, South Korea
The districts of Gangseo (강서) and Yangcheon (양천) are in the west of the city of Seoul.
Understand
editIn 1914, it was merged into Gimpo-gun, and was divided into Yangdong-myeon and Yangseo-myeon. In 1935, Yangdong-myeon and Yangseo-myeon were incorporated into Seoul in 1963. After being divided into Yeongdeungpo-gu from Gangdeung-gu in 1977, it became a large-scale residential complex. In 1988, Gangseo-gu was divided into three districts: Mok-dong, Sinjeong-dong, and Sinwol-dong.
There are many broadcasting and media companies in Mok-dong, including Broadcasting Hall, SBS and CBS. Commercial activities are centered on 11 general retail markets including Mok-dong Market and Singok Market, and Hyundai Department Store Mok-dong Branch, Home Plus Mok-dong Branch, and E-Mart Mok-dong Branch. In order to commemorate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, 15 neighborhood parks, including the Paris Park in Mok-dong, are distributed throughout the residence. In Mok-dong, there is the first stadium built in western Seoul.
Local information
edit- Gangseo Municipal Government website
- Yangcheon Municipal Government website
Get in
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Map of Seoul/West
By plane
edit- More details on airport connections can be found in the main Seoul article
1 Gimpo International Airport (GMP IATA) is the second most important airport in the country after Incheon, and offers flights from Busan, Jeju and other Korean cities. Additionally it offers international flights from Japan and China. There are direct train and bus options to Incheon airport and Seoul station, as well as subway lines 5 and 9. Also, there's an outdoor observation deck in the domestic terminal.
By train
editIf you are flying in via Incheon International Airport, then the A'Rex train will bring you here in a swift 30 minutes, as well as quickly connecting to the central Seoul Station.
By subway
edit- Gangseo is served by subway lines 2, 5 and 9.
- There is an Airport Railroad Express from Gimpo Airport to Incheon Airport via famous tourist attractions such as Hongdae Entrance and DMC.
- Through the Gimpo Gold Line, you can go to Gochon-eup and Janggi-dong in Gyeonggi-do from Gimpo Airport Station.
- A new Seohae Line route has been created from Gimpo Airport to Ilsan and Ansan, Gyeonggi-do.
See
edit- 1 Gangseo Marsh Ecological Park (강서습지생태공원), 279-23, Yangcheon-ro 27-gil, Gangseo (방화동) 서울시 강서구 양천로27길 279-23 (Banghwa Station, Metro Line 5, Exit 2), ☏ +82 2-3780-0621 (~3). Wetland ecological park on the Hangang river. ₩3,500.
- 2 Heojun Museum (허준박물관), Gayang 2-dong, Gangseo (Metro line 9, Yancheong Hyanggyo station is the closest), ☏ +82 2-3661-8666. Museum dedicated to Heo Jun, a court physician during the Joseon dynasty. He wrote the defining texts on Korean Traditional Medicine, and is highly regarded for all oriental medicine branches throughout east Asia.
- 3 Hyperion Towers (하이페리온 타워). Three residential skyscrapers. Tower A, the tallest of them, is with 256 meters the second tallest building in Seoul. The bottom floors are made up of the Hyundai department store.
- 4 Herdsman indoor ice rink (목동 아이스링크장), ☏ +82 2 2649-8454. Sa Su public holidays 12:00-18:00 (closed on Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok), M-F 14:00-18:00. Indoor ice arena in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. The main stadium is on the ground, the secondary stadium is a stadium in the basement. Opening on December 1, 1989, the capacity is 5,000 people. ₩4000 adult, ₩3500 student.
- 5 Mokdong SBS (목동 sbs), ☏ +82 2 2061-0006. One of Korea's leading broadcasters. Located in Mok-dong. The clear glass allows you to watch radio broadcasts in real time. Also can see entertainers coming to work.
- 6 Paris park (파리공원), ☏ +82 2 2620-3570. The park was opened on July 1, 1987 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France. Korea established diplomatic relations with France in 1886. In 1986, the Seoul Plaza was set up in Paris, and the Paris Plaza was set up in Seoul. Major facilities include Seoul Plaza, Paris Plaza, Hanbul Madang, Outdoor Stage Plaza, Pond, and Fountain. In addition, there are sports facilities such as a basketball court, gate ball, iron rod, and weights.
- 7 Anyangcheon (안양천). It is a river that joins the Han River, Seongsan Bridge, passing through Geumcheon-gu and Yeongdeungpo-gu, Guro-gu, Yangcheon-gu. The place name means that the river flows to Anyang. This river is connected to the Han River. The park is long along the river. free.
- 8 National Aviation Museum of Korea (국립항공박물관), Haneul-gil 177 (Gonghang-dong 1373-5). Gangseo-gu (ride a shuttle bus at the Gimpo Airport Domestic Terminal). Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 – 18:00, closed on Mondays, Lunar New Year, regular new years day and Chuseok. Opened in 2020, this museum shows the history of general and Korean aviation, current and future of the aviation industry. It houses many retired airplanes like F-51 and T-50. Free.
- 9 LG Arts Center (LG 아트센터), 812 Magok-dong (Metro line #9, Magoknaru Station), ☏ +82 2 1661 0017. Modern, multi-purpose performing arts auditorium opened in 2022, features live musical, theatre and dance performances from Korea and worldwide. Visit website for performance schedule and ticket information. Underground parking is available. This was originally located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, from 2000 to 2022.
- 10 Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원), 서울 강서구 마곡동로 161 서울식물원 (Get off at Gyeomjae Jeongseon Art Museum (2 minutes on foot) 간선Trunk 672 지선Branch 6631, 6642, 6712 Magoknaru Station (5 minutes on foot to Forest Field) 지선Branch 6642, 6645, 6648 마을Town gangseo 05-1, gangseo 07 Magok Station (20 minutes on foot to Forest Field) 간선Trunk 601, 605, 654 지선Branch 6629 공항Limousine 6003, 6008 광역Rapid 3000 일반Circulation 60, 60-3, 88, 1002), ☏ +82 2-2104-9730. Mar-Oct:09:30~18:00(17:00 last entry), Nov-Feb:09:30~17:00(16:00 last entry). Seoul Botanic Park is both a beautiful botanical garden and a leisurely urban park, which shows Seoul’s aspiration to become a sustainable “green city”. Individual-Adult:5,000 Students:3,000 Children:2,000 / Group Visit(at least 30)-Adults:3,500 Students:2,100 Children:1,400 / Free Admission - Under 6 or Over 65 - Individuals with level 1 to 3 disabilities (including free admission for one caretaker per individual), individuals with level 4 to 6 disabilities - ROK veterans & persons who have rendered distinguished service to the State (with valid ID) - Honorary Seoul Citizens (with valid ID).
- 11 Seoul Water Recycling Museum (서울물재생체험관), 201, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2-3660-2148. 10:00-17:00. A place where sewage goes on a journey to become clean water
A green space in the city center where you breathe with nature
Here, the dream of becoming an eco-friendly professional grows at the Seoul Water Regeneration Experience Center.
The Seoul Water Regeneration Experience Center depicts a sustainable tomorrow with future water environment leaders. - 12 Gangseo Byeolbit Universe Center (강서별빛우주과학관), 178, Geumnanghwa-ro, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2-2661-3346. 09:30-18:00. Gangseo Starlight Space Science Museum has been created as a space where citizens can approach astronomical space science more easily.
In the 10m diameter celestial projection room, which can accommodate about 60 people, you can receive constellation training and watch astronomical cosmic images.
It has exhibition facilities to broaden common sense in astronomy and lecture spaces for various course programs. - 13 The National Aviation Museum of Korea (서울국립항공박물관), 177, Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2-6940-3198. 10:00-18:00. The National Aviation Museum of Korea (NAMOK) opened on 5 July 2020 inside Gimpo International Airport, one of the gateways to Seoul, Korea.
The opening date commemorates the opening of the aviation school established by the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea on 5 July 1920 with the desire for the independence of the motherland. From the first proud Korean pilots to the air force pilots who fought for the country in the Korean War, Korea's aviation history has had a stromy beginning. Since then, South Korea has made remarkable progress and is now a global aviation powerhouse, opening the world-class Incheon International Airport, producing its own fighter jets and preparing for a new aviation culture with UAM. - 14 KAHP Parasite Museum (기생충박물관), 333 Hwagok-ro, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2-2601-3284. Explains the history of parasites. Free.
Cultural Heritage
edit- 15 Yangcheon archaeological site in Seoul (서울양천고성지), 8-4, Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu. It was designated Historic Site No. 372 on March 10, 1992. It has a designated area of 29,370 square meters and 762 stone blocks (about 218m). Its existence is also confirmed in the literature such as New Jeungdong Yeoji Seongram, and remains of stone confirming that it is a castle ruins. In addition, it is towering on the Han River field and is one of the strongholds that have defended the Han River since the Three Kingdoms. This is regarded as an important monument to the research of old defense facilities. It is an acid built around the top of Joseon Dynasty. The preservation status of all regions, including the northern part, is good, except that the top is flattened from the Japanese colonial period.
- 16 Yak-sa-sa Three-storied Pagodal (약사사 삼층석탐), 322-2, Gaehwa-dong, Gangseo-gu. In 1980, it was designated as Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 39. It is a three-story stone tower made of granite. The upper floor fell off into an elongated tower 4 meters high. The podium was woven into a face stone, one sheet per side, on a wide slab of stone. The base is made of four stones. Each layer represented a universe. Various studies show that the pagoda was built in the late Goryeo period, when Buddhist art retreated. The Jungjung Pagoda in the original temple of the stone pagoda shows the transition process of Pagoda architecture since the middle of Goryeo. Also on the grounds of the stone pagoda, there is a stone statue of Buddha (tangible cultural property 40) with a circular stone crest on its head.
- 17 Seoul Yangcheon Repair Association Drainage Pump Station (서울 구 양천수리조합 배수펌프장), 282, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu. Seoul Yangcheon Repair Association Drainage Pump Station; Built in 1926 on a concrete retaining wall, it is a Japanese-style wooden structure building, which is the only agricultural drainage pump that has been confirmed to date among the modern industrial heritages of the Japanese colonial period. When it is architecturally valuable.
- 18 Huh-ga rock (허가바위), 1-2, Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu. It was designated as Seoul Monument No. 11 on December 24, 1991. Located in front of the main gate of Yeongdeungpo Highland, there is a natural cave under the rock. The oysters are about 6m wide, 2m long and 5m high, with a large hole for 10 people. It is known as the birthplace of Yangcheonheo according to the story that Yang Sunheo's ancestor, Heo Sunmun, was born in a cave. According to the literature, Heo Sun-moon lived in Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, and helped and provided military beauty as the Taejo of Goryeo crossed the river as it passed to conquer the canopy.The first place in Gangseo-gu means rock and is probably derived from the cave.
- 19 Seong Siheon, Drowning record (성시헌 익사공신록), 406-63, Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu. A textbook given to a subordinate in the country, a drowning textbook given to Seong Si-heon, one of the 48 who helped the role of Gwanghae-gun in 513 (1613). Its contents were raised by one class, but also by parents and wives by one class, and the eldest son inherited and did not lose the block, forever. If there are no children, even the son-in-law and even his son-in-law were raised. In addition, six people, three slaves, three soldiers, ten fields of rice fields, five pieces of silver, one piece of cloth, and one horse were given. This memorandum is considered a valuable resource for examining the history of Gwanghae-gun.
Buy
edit- 1 Mokdong Hyundai Department Store (목동 현대 백화점), Hyundai Department Store Mok-dong Branch, 257 Mokdong-dong, Yangcheon-gu (next to Ohmokgyo Station). Su M 10:30-20:00 (extended 20:30), Tu-Th 10:30-20:00, F Sa 10:30-20:30. Mokdong Hyundai Department Store is the largest shopping mall in Yangcheon-gu. It is in the same building as Mok-dong Hyperion. Completed in 2003, it was the tallest building in Korea between 2002 and 2004. Department stores are located in the 1st to 4th floors. There is an underground parking lot from basement 2 to basement 6 The department store is divided into two buildings. One is where you sell luxury goods. The other is food and clothing sales. Both are connected to each other underground. There is a food code in the basement and a movie theater, CGV.
- 2 Mokdong Happy Department Store (목동 행복한 세상 백화점), 309, Mokdong-dong, Yangcheon-gu (next to Ohmokgyo Station), ☏ +82 2 6678-9000. 10:30-20:00 daily. Happy Department Store is a department store in South Korea and is located at 309, Mokdong-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. Sales facilities are available from 1st basement to 4th floor, and parking is possible from 2nd basement to 5th basement. Easy Casual is located on the first basement floor. On the first and third floors, there are fashion goods, women's, and men's clothing. The fourth floor is a sporting goods store. 5F: restaurant; 6th-8th floor: Megabox (representative movie theater in Korea such as CGV); 9th floor (roof): rooftop garden
- 3 Suhyup Gangseo Seafood Wholesale Market (수협강서수산물도매시장), 24, Balsan-ro, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2-2669-9000. 05:00-22:00. It is the largest fisheries market in the southwest region, where you can buy and eat fresh seafood.
- 4 NC Department Store (NC 백화점 강서점), 17, Gangseo-ro 56-gil, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2-2667-9000. 10:00-22:00. It is a large department store in Balsan-dong, Gangseo-gu.
- 5 Mok 3-dong Market (목동깨비시장), Mokdong Jungangbuk-ro, Yangcheon-gu, ☏ +82 2-2644-3238. 09:00-22:00. It is a traditional market located in Mok3-dong. Opened in 1970, it is the most historical market among markets near Yangcheon-gu. There are about 70 stores that are actively operating and handle a variety of food ingredients such as agricultural products, marine products, and livestock products. As an alley-type market development project, it was reborn as Mokdong Ggaebi Market in 2017.
Eat
edit- 1 Il Mirak (일미락), 406-126 Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, ☏ +82 2 2642-9292. M-Sa 12:00-00:00, Su 12:00-22:00; last order M-Sa 23:00, Su 21:00. A pork restaurant. You can grill pork in Korean style. Side dishes are provided free of charge. Il Mirak can buy meat and other side menus (noodles, rice, jjigae). Whole pork belly (180g) ₩17,000, Log meat (180g) ₩17,000, Whole Ribs (180g) ₩17,000, Korean Beef Loin (160g) ₩38,000.
- 2 O-mok-jib (오목집), Paragon B1, 155 Mokdongseo-ro, Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, ☏ +82 2 6737-6692. 11:00-23:00. Sell Korean ham hocks.The meat is tender, and it is also a great place to meet. The seafood soup comes out basically. Other menu items include seafood pajeon and various noodles. ₩20,000-30,000.
- 3 Lim Kkeok-kimchi Stew (임꺽정 김치찌개), 405-178, Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, ☏ +82 2 2645-8252. 10:00-22:00. It sells various kinds of jjigae such as kimchi jjigae, a Korean traditional food. The price is relatively cheap. it can also add other side menus such as ham, ramen and vermicelli. ₩10,000-15,000.
- 4 Manda Store (만담상점), 905-33 Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, ☏ +82 2 2651-2459. Hours 17:30-00:30. Mandam Big Chicken. Thick clothes are thick and steamed. The outside is crispy. The peculiarity is the cabbage coleslaw, not chicken radish. ₩10,000-20,000.
- 5 moggumeong (목구멍), 66, Magokjungang 6-ro, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 507-1359-9600. 11:00-1:00. A meat restaurant where you grill pork belly on a pot lid ₩13,000.
- 6 Choy Dining Magok Store (초이다이닝 마곡점), Room 208, 622, Magok-dong-ro, Gangseo-gu. 11:00-21:00. It is a Japanese-style restaurant that sells futomaki tailored to the taste of Koreans.
- 7 rice with a stick (봉이밥), Room 103,104, 1st floor, 171, Magok Jungang-ro, Gangseo-gu. 10:00-21:00. It is a restaurant that sells Korean sujebi.
- 8 Okso class (옥소반 마곡본점), Room 123,124, 451 floor, Magok-Jungang 6-ro, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 507-1486-8086. It is a Japanese restaurant and Magok restaurant that sells sukiyaki and shabu-shabu.
- 9 Dining Night View Magoksan Branch (다이닝야경 마곡발산), Room 126, 451st floor, Magok-Jungang 6-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, ☏ 0507-1481-5034. 17:00-01:00. It sells Japanese and Italian fusion Izakaya, a menu carefully prepared for six years.
It is a bar with everything from reasonable prices, best taste, good food materials, and interior design that seems to contain Japanese chestnuts, which are not seen in Magok divergence. - 10 Magok Pavilion (마곡관), Room 103, D-dong, D-dong, Doosan The Land Park, 161-8, Magok Jungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, ☏ 0507-1374-8860. 17:00-02:00. It is a fusion pocha Magokgwan, a popular Magok waiting restaurant in Gangseo-gu.
Drink
edit- 1 New York Night Market (뉴욕야시장), 406-180, Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, ☏ +82 2 2651-1104. 17:00-03:00; last prder 01:30. ₩10,000-20,000.
Sleep
edit- 1 Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Botanic Park, Magokjungang 12-Ro 10, ☏ +82 2 6946-7000.
- 2 Hotel S Seoul (라이프스타일 S호텔), 108 Gomdallae-ro, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2 2602 6002. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00.
- 3 Mayfield Hotel (메이필드 호텔 서울), 94 Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2 2660 9000. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00.
- 4 Hotel MFELICE (호텔엠펠리체), 15 Magokdong-ro 4-gil, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2 2668 3600. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00.
- 5 Golden Seoul Hotel (골든 서울 호텔), 663 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2 3397 2000. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00.
- 6 Royal Square Hotel (로얄스퀘어 호텔), 30 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2 6733 6000. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00.
- 7 The First Stay Hotel (더퍼스트스테이 호텔), 23 Magokdong-ro 4-gil, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2 2600 8300. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00.
- 8 Intercity Seoul (인터시티서울호텔), 797-11 Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, ☏ +82 2 3664 8500. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00.
- 9 LOTTE City Hotel Gimpo Airport (롯데시티호텔 김포공항), 38, Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, LOTTE City Hotel Gimpo Airport, toll-free: +82-2-6116-1000. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00.