Seoul · Gangnam
A temple beside modern Seoul
Bongeunsa Temple: Explore a Buddhist temple founded in 794, beside the modern COEX district. Its grounds make a calm counterpart to an indoor shopping visit. COEX & Starfield Library: See Starfield Library’s tall bookshelves in COEX Mall, then browse shops or stop for food. This indoor stop is useful in rain or extreme temperatures.
Allow about 2 hours as an editorial estimate, excluding your journey to and from the area. Check each venue’s hours, weather and route before starting.
Suggested stops
Bongeunsa Temple
봉은사
Explore a Buddhist temple founded in 794, beside the modern COEX district. Its grounds make a calm counterpart to an indoor shopping visit.
Visit the courtyard and permitted temple areas first, then continue to COEX for an indoor stop. Build in a little quiet time rather than moving directly from one photo spot to the next.
COEX & Starfield Library
스타필드 코엑스몰 별마당도서관
See Starfield Library’s tall bookshelves in COEX Mall, then browse shops or stop for food. This indoor stop is useful in rain or extreme temperatures.
Use the mall directory to find the library, enjoy a short reading or photo stop, then choose a shop or restaurant. Combine with Bongeunsa when the weather allows.