Samsŏngil-tong

Samsŏngil-tong is a locality in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-Seocho, Seoul, Gyeonggi. Samsŏngil-tong is situated nearby to the locality Sinyang-dong, as well as near Samsŏngi-dong.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bongeunsa and COEX Aquarium.

Bongeunsa

Buddhist temple

Photo: Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Bongeunsa is a Korean Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 794 during the reign of King Wonseong by State Preceptor Yeonhoe, then the highest ranking monk of Silla.

COEX Aquarium

Public aquarium

Photo: Wpcpey, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The SEA LIFE COEX, Seoul Aquarium is an aquarium located within the Starfield COEX Mall in the Gangnam District of Seoul, South Korea. The aquarium opened in 2000.

Bongeunsa

Metro station

Photo: 안우석, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Bongeunsa Station is a station on Seoul Subway Line 9 that opened on March 28, 2015.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Songpa and Neung-dong.

Songpa

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.5.

Songpa and Gangdong are in the eastern part of Seoul, along the Han River. Quieter and more residential then its hectic neighbor, Gangnam, Songpa nonetheless offers a fair number of attractions.

Neung-dong

Quarter

Neung-dong is a dong of Gwangjin District, Seoul, South Korea. Neung-dong is situated 4½ km northeast of Samsŏngil-tong.

Oksu-dong

Quarter

Oksu-dong is a dong of Seongdong District, Seoul, South Korea. Oksu-dong is situated 4½ km northwest of Samsŏngil-tong.

Samsŏngil-tong

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Samsongil-tong” and “삼성1동”
Location: Samseong-dong, Gangnam-Seocho, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude

37.51621° or 37° 30′ 58″ north

Longitude

127.05934° or 127° 3′ 34″ east

Elevation

35 metres (115 feet)

Open location code

8Q99G385+FP

GeoNames ID

6800161

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