2025 Gangdong-gu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

📍Essential House This cozy and stylish accommodation offers a peaceful retreat even in the bustling city. Featuring colorful decor and a warm ambiance, it's the perfect place to unwind with a cup of tea after a busy day. Thanks to its cozy lighting and tasteful design, it serves not just as a place to stay but as a small haven, adding a touch of specialness to your short getaway from daily life.

The Gangdong Forest Library has officially opened! Located near Gangdong High School in Sangil-dong, Gangdong-gu, the library is nestled at the foot of a small mountain that feels like a neighborhood hill. From inside the library, you can enjoy the lush greenery of the trees while reading, creating a wonderfully serene atmosphere. The space is well-designed, with the first floor dedicated to children's books and reading areas, while the second floor is tailored for adults to enjoy their reading time. There are various types of chairs for relaxing and reading, and even spaces resembling study rooms, making it an ideal spot for quiet reading and reflection. The library is equipped with self-service machines for borrowing and returning books, as well as book sanitizers. It offers all the comforts needed to immerse yourself in the world of books.

TERRE TERRE 🎨 📍1F, 76, 85-gil, Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul → 1F, 76, 85-gil, Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul 🕰️10:00-20:00/Sunday 11:00-19:00 － － － － － － － － － － － － The interior is white with large windows, so it lets in lots of sunlight and has a great atmosphere✨ It seems to be a cafe that was remodeled from a house, and there are seats in the spaces separated by walls? partitions?, so the interior is spacious! And there are paintings on the walls, so it's a cafe that you can enjoy with your eyes🖼️ You can actually buy the paintings! I ordered the signature drink of this cafe, Terlatte! It was 6000 won✨ It was like an Einspänner The cream on top was sweet and delicious😚 I highly recommend it for those who like art🌼 #SeoulTrip #SeoulTourism #SeoulCafe #KoreaTrip #KoreaCafe #777

First of all, since it was a drawing of a cat, the kids were already explosive with curiosity and the composition and the drawing are fun time flies and there are many photo zones, so I highly recommend taking pictures and there is also a souvenir shop and a free experience space, so we drew together and decorated the cat's face Location: Gangdong Art Center Time: 10:00 ~ 18:00 Parking: 3,000 won after application Price: Adults 15,000 Children 12,000 The kids loved it~^^ #Exhibition #HotPlace

#SpringFlowers 🌼Gangdong-gu's Hidden Flower Garden, Iljasan Herb Astronomical Observatory 🌼Location: 86 San, Dundun-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul Introducing a great May spring flower travel destination located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. It's Iljasan Herb Astronomical Observatory. In May, various spring flowers bloom and it's really pretty! It's small, but the entire place is a flower garden, so it's great for taking pictures and taking a light walk. A variety of spring flowers bloom, such as roses, alliums, digitalis, and California poppies. ✔️Free admission ✔️No separate parking lot #SeoulFlowerViewing #SeoulFlowerOuting #MayFlowerViewing #IljasanHerbAstronomyPark #SeoulFlowerPlaces

#SpringFlowers 🤍Gangdong Iljasan Herb Astronomical Observatory 🤍Location: San 86, Dundun-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul A beautiful flower garden in Seoul! I'm sharing a hidden spring flower spot that's great for casual flower viewing! Iljasan Herb Astronomical Observatory in Gangdong-gu. In May, all kinds of pretty spring flowers bloom. I know that volunteers take care of it so beautifully. There are many kinds of poppies, English poppies, digitalis, and various herbs, so it's fun to learn about new kinds of spring flowers! Free admission #SeoulFlowerViewing #MayFlowerViewing #IljasanHerbAstronomyPark

#CafeRecommendation I found this cafe while walking near my house. I stopped by because of the exterior that reminded me of a foreign outdoor cafe. The interior was just as clean as the exterior, but it was full of emotion. I ordered hamong hamong and orange juice. Hamong hamong is an open sandwich with hamong, melon, and homemade basil pesto on rye bread. It was as delicious as it looked. It was light, but the melon was sweet, so it was very harmonious. It went perfectly with the freshly squeezed orange juice. I was satisfied with the atmosphere and the taste, so I plan to go back soon to enjoy the pancake menu and coffee. 📍Hidden Brown

🌿Gangdong Iljasan Herb Astronomical Observatory 🌱Location: San 86, Dundun-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul 🍀You can enjoy such beautiful flowers in Seoul. It's a place that I want to keep to myself, but I'm sharing it. It's a herb astronomy park located in Gangdong-gu. In May, various spring flowers bloom and it's so nice to take a walk while looking at them. Peonies, English poppies, Iceland poppies, various types of poppies, herbs, and so many other flowers bloom, making it a perfect healing spot. Free admission #Spring flowers #Spring flower spots #Spring flower viewing #Seoul flower spots #Iljasan Herb Astronomical Observatory

📍Location: Pungnyeon Sanghoe 📍Features: A great place to eat ribs!!!!! If you go to Cheonho-dong, you must try it. The store is old, so it has a long history, and there are long lines, but the turnover is good, so you can get in quickly. They grill the ribs right away and serve them...really...so delicious...be sure to try the rice ball, and since it can be spicy, you can have the steamed egg too...you must...you must go...the skin is delicious, but I would rather eat one more rib with that money. #Ribs #SeoulRestaurant #Cheonho-dongRestaurant #Cheonho-dong #Gangdong-guRestaurant #PungnyeonSanghoe

#IndoorDate Gangdong-gu Sunchang Grandmother's Chueotang is a restaurant that I happened to visit after seeing an old sign. From the moment I entered, this place filled with the smell of Chueotang is a specialty restaurant for loach dishes, selling Chueotang, boiled fish, stew, fried food, etc. It is a place where two people, a grandmother and a grandfather, have been in business for over 30 years, probably close to 40 years, and the side dishes are surprisingly neatly laid out, which is attractive.

#Cafe with a good view Located in Myeongil-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul Sweet Salt Brunch Cafe There are bakery items and a variety of drinks When the weather is nice, you can use the terrace forest view A place where the ceiling interior captures the atmosphere ✔️Opening hours 09:00-21:00 ✔️Open all year round ✔️It is located inside a residential area, so it is difficult to get there without a car ✔️Parking is available, but not much space ✔️Pets are allowed #Gangdong-gu cafe #Brunch restaurant #Year-end gathering #Friend gathering

This is a newly opened old kimchi stir-fried chicken restaurant in Seongnae-dong. Here, they serve pickled octopus as a side dish! The old kimchi stir-fried chicken is delicious, but the pork is also delicious!! #old kimchi stir-fried chicken

Duncheon Station Kimchi Jjigae Restaurant Myeongdong Jjigae Village Kimchi Jjigae with lots of meat and ramen noodles is so delicious The price is reasonable too^^ Here is the address of Myeongdong Jjigae Village~ Try it when you go to Duncheon Station 5 Yangjae-daero 87-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul 5 Duncheon-dong Station Exit 3 319m

Hollys Godeok Grassium Back Gate Cafe It's comfortable and spacious, has many floors, and even has a terrace. The staff is friendly. Above all, I think the Vanilla Delight at Hollys is the best~ It's sweet and delicious^^ 77-1, Dongnam-ro 82-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 2nd to 4th floor 02-2088-0831

Duncheon Station Sundae Gukbap Restaurant Chapssal Sundae Making House 62 Yangjae-daero 89-ga-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul (440-15 Seongnae-dong) 504m from Duncheon-dong Station Exit 3 0507-1327-4412 The sundae is real sundae, so it's rich and the soup is thick, and the kimchi radish is also delicious The owner is also kind

#Camping . . This is Gangdong Greenway Family Campground located in Gangdong-gu. I can't express it enough to say that this place is really a blessing. They have basic tents, and you just need to bring food!! And it only costs 20,000 won!! They even lend you a mat to put on your tent for free You can also use electricity at each site. The restrooms are close and clean, so I highly recommend it🙌 📍Gangdong Greenway Family Campground #SeoulCamping #Gangdong-guCamping #GangdongGreenwayFamilyCampground

Address: 247-1 Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul Closed on Sundays!! Average price per person: 23,500~ Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 It's about 2,3,4 servings for small and medium-sized people, and since we went for the second round, there were 3 of us, so we ordered small, but the amount was much larger than it looked. Usually, there's angel vegetables in the sashimi, but here, the sashimi is piled upㅎㅎ The sashimi was thick and had a great savory flavor. We also ate spicy fish stew and ramen noodles in the middle! Overall, the tables were spacious, and we went in without waiting as of 8 PM, and the store was also spacious~ #Seorul Travel #Eat Kit List #Gangdong-gu Restaurant #Sukseonghoe Restaurant #Cheonho-dong Restaurant #Eat Alley #Lee Han-jin Sukseonghoe #Next Time Here #Conquering Restaurants #Exploring Restaurants

Address: 23 Cheonho-yeot 14-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul Average price per person: 12,000~ Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 It's a small gopchang restaurant with only about 5 tables, but it's so delicious that there's a huge waiting line 😋 You have to order according to the number of people, and there's a time limit of 1 hour and 10 minutes. Because there's a time limit, even if there's a wait, it'll go away quickly. In the past, it was hard to make a reservation even if you went as soon as it opened at 4 o'clock, but now it's spacious! When the gopchang comes out, the noodles can stick to the bottom, so you have to eat the noodles first, and you can eat the gopchang when you're almost done eating the noodles! Fujimi's main ingredient is perilla seeds, so it gets tastier the longer you boil it, and the fried rice at the end is especially delicious. #MirrorTravel #EatKitList #CheonhoRestaurant #YeochaeGopchangRestaurant #FujimiGopchang #Couples#RestaurantConquest#RestaurantExploration#SafeTravel

I'm introducing Cafe Yeoga, a dessert cafe in Gangdong-gu that I visited in the summer! There's a reason it's famous for its desserts. First of all, there were so many delicious-looking bakeries! Out of all of them, the Financier caught my eye! The pound cakes, cookies, and macarons all looked delicious. I needed a sugar boost, so I ordered 3 plain Financiers to share the leftovers with my friends! I also ordered a choco holic chocolate cake because I wanted to eat it myself! 🧡Cafe Leisure 🧡Address 150 Jinhwang-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 1st floor 🧡Opening hours Closed on Sundays Weekdays 08:00 - 20:00 Saturdays 11:00 - 19:00 #Gangdong Cafe Tour #Gangdong Station Cafe #Gildong Station Cafe #Gangdong Station Dessert #Gildong Station Dessert #Cafe Leisure #Gangdong-gu Cafe #Summer #Cafe ​

Introducing Cafe Yeoga in Gangdong-gu. I visited this place last summer, and it was cute and the dessert menus were delicious! Since Yeoga is made of glass throughout, natural light comes in. The white-toned cafe in the natural lighting was pretty and clean. I sat down in the corner and ordered a menu. 🧡Cafe Yeoga 🧡Address 150 Jinhwang-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 1st floor 🧡Opening hours Closed on Sundays Weekdays 08:00 - 20:00 Saturdays 11:00 - 19:00 #GangdongCafeTour #GangdongStationCafe #GildongStationCafe #GangdongStationDessert #GildongStationDessert #CafeYeoga #GangdongGuCafe #SummerCapture #Cafe ​

As the weather gets better, more people are heading outdoors. How about enjoying a stroll in Olympic Park on a nice day, followed by a romantic meal at a cozy place? I recommend visiting "Raonjeong" located in Seongnae-dong, Gangdong-gu as a date spot!! It's a clean and cozy place where you can enjoy delicious shabu-shabu at a great value. A popular hotspot in Seongnae-dong!!

Walking along Godeokcheon in the evening, the sky was painted with a crimson sunset, creating a truly breathtaking view. 🌳 The path along the stream was lined with blooming wildflowers, making me stop in my tracks to admire them. The scenery, harmonized with the sunset glow, felt like a beautiful painting. The gentle sound of flowing water accompanied my walk, bringing a sense of peace and offering a moment of relaxation amidst daily life. 🔮 The evening landscape of Godeokcheon was a remarkable experience, allowing me to feel both the seasonal charm and the beauty of nature. 🍁

Visiting Sweet Salt Cafe in Gangdong, I went up to the outdoor terrace and the second-floor terrace, where the forest view unfolded before my eyes, leaving a strong impression. On the outdoor terrace, you can feel the refreshing breeze and connect with nature up close, making it a perfect spot to enjoy tea and spend a relaxing time. From the second-floor terrace, you get a broader and more refreshing view of the forest, allowing you to fully appreciate the open scenery. 🔮 Unlike the cozy atmosphere inside, the terrace offers a sense of openness harmonized with nature, enhancing its healing charm. It’s a cafe I’d love to revisit when I want to escape daily life and enjoy a moment of leisure surrounded by the forest. 🌺

#SeptemberTravelSupport My visit to Sweet Salt, a forest cafe in Gangdong, left me feeling like I'd truly found a respite. The cafe, nestled within the lush forest, allowed me to experience nature up close even in the city. The verdant scenery from the window was incredibly relaxing. ☕️🌺 The cozy interior and relaxed atmosphere made it a perfect place to enjoy a cup of tea and a quiet moment. It was a place where I could escape the daily grind and find healing, and it was a cafe with a charm that made me want to return. 🌳 #ForestViewCafe #CoffeeRestaurant

#SeptemberTravelSupport Visiting Cafe Sweet Salt in Gangdong, I explored the first and second floors, and the forest view was particularly captivating. The first floor was a spacious and open space, with the greenery streaming in through the large windows soothing the eyes and creating a cozy atmosphere. 🌺 Upon ascending to the second floor, I was able to gaze upon the forest from a slightly higher vantage point, creating an impressive panoramic view. Sitting by the window, I felt as if I were sitting in the forest. Overall, this cafe is filled with a sense of leisure and connection to nature, making it a great place to unwind with a cup of tea. 🍁 #CoffeeRestaurant #ForestCafe #ForestViewCafe

#SeptemberTravelSupport When I visited Cafe Sweet Salt, the refreshing greenery that spread out through the window was the first thing that caught my eye. The expansive green landscape combined with the cozy atmosphere inside the cafe, making for an even more relaxing and comfortable time. 🏞️ ☕️🍃 Sitting by the window with my coffee, I felt like I was resting in the forest. It felt like a place where I could escape the daily grind and find healing. The stylish interior and natural scenery blended perfectly, making it a cafe I'd love to visit again. #ForestCafe #CoffeeRestaurant

#SeptemberTravelSupport Visiting Cafe Sweet Salt in Gangdong, I was struck by the forest-like atmosphere. The outdoor tables and parasols blended with nature, creating a relaxing space for tea, and the lush green surroundings made for an even more relaxing experience. 🍁 The interior, too, was stylish yet warm, creating a cozy atmosphere. The stylish accessories placed throughout were also fun to browse. This cafe is a great place to relax and unwind amidst nature, and I highly recommend it. ☕️ #ForestCafe #CoffeeRestaurant

📍Location: 50-26 Seongnae-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul I visited the Gangdong branch of 'Coffee Banada' located in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. ✔️This quiet cafe is a great place to stay during the hot summer. The white-colored interior creates a clean and pleasant atmosphere. As a coffee shop, the cute coffee-themed frames were a nice touch. ✔️Since it was a hot summer day, I tried the Pig Bar Shake. It tasted exactly like the actual Pig Bar ice cream, and the portion size was very generous, which was great.