Yonggang-dong
in Seoul, South Korea

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.537 and 126.940 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 32' 12" and E 126° 56' 25"
Currency and Currency Code:
Won - KRW
Spoken languages:
Korean, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:19 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:36 am and 7:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.663 and -54.165 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Paloma
References
This place on Geonames.org

Touring Yonggang-dong

Yonggang-dong in Seoul is a town located in South Korea a little south-west of Seoul, the country's capital place.

Time in Yonggang-dong is now 02:19 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Seoul with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Yonggang-dong, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in South Korea is Gimpo International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in South Korea is Jongmyo Shrine in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), East. We collected 4 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seoul, Jangheung, Bupyeong, Incheon and Suwon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 31%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

22°C (72 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

27°C (80 °F)
21°C (71 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

RAMADA HOTEL AND SUITES SEOUL

Address
2,4 mi
151 SOONHWA DONG
100130 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan - Seoul Dragon City

Address
1,3 mi
Cheongpa Ro 20 Gil 95 Yongsan Gu
04372 용산구
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


RYSE Autograph Collection

Address
1,6 mi
130 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu,
04038 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan

Address
1,3 mi
Cheongpa Ro 20 Gil 95 Yongsan Gu
04372 용산구
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


GLAD Hotel Yeouido

Address
1,4 mi
16, Uisadang-daero
07236 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 23:59 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Conrad Seoul

Address
1,2 mi
10 Gukjegeumyung-ro /Yeouido/ Yeong
07326 Yeongdeungpo-gu
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Yeouido Park Centre Seoul - Marriott Executive Apartments

Address
1,6 mi
8 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-Gu
07320 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fraser Place Central Seoul

Address
2,4 mi
78, Tongil-ro
04517 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Shilla Stay Seodaemun

Address
2,4 mi
76, Chungjeong-ro
03738 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Handpicked Hotel and Collections

Address
2,5 mi
120, Sangdo-ro
06959 Seoul
South Korea

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Seoul - night show on Yeouido station

Published: November 21, 2014
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Cycling in Yeouido Park

Published: February 28, 2013
Length: 01:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chrystal Giam

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Published: March 26, 2010
Length: 01:57 min
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63 Building (Seoul, South Korea)

Published: August 06, 2014
Length: 04:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: valerie knight

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Published: October 09, 2011
Length: 27:56 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: jinho jung

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Published: October 11, 2010
Length: 21:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pnhive

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2012 Seoul Fireworks Festival 2012 서울 세계불꽃축제 하이라이트

Published: October 09, 2012
Length: 23:13 min
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Published: April 15, 2013
Length: 00:10 min
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

63 Building

The 63 Building, officially the 63 City, is a skyscraper on Yeouido island, overlooking the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. It was designed by the American architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). At 249 meters (817 ft) high, it was the tallest building outside North America when it opened in July 1985, and remains the tallest gold-cladded structure in the world.

Located at 37.5198, 126.94 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yeongdeungpo District, Office buildings completed in 1985, Visitor attractions in Seoul, Skyscrapers in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Skyscrapers between 200 and 249 meters, Landmarks in South Korea, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill buildings

Sogang University

Sogang University is one of the leading research and liberal arts universities in Seoul, South Korea. The university was established in 1960 by the Society of Jesus to provide education based on the Catholic beliefs and inspired by the Jesuit education philosophy, such as Georgetown University in the U.S. , Sophia University in Japan, and Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines.

Located at 37.5511, 126.941 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sogang University, Universities and colleges in Seoul, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in South Korea, Jesuit universities and colleges, Seodaemun District, Educational institutions established in 1960

Yeouinaru Station

Yeouinaru Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5. Because of having to cross the Han River by a deep tunnel and not by a rail bridge, Yeouinaru Station holds the distinction of being the lowest train station in South Korea with a depth of 27.5 m (90.4 feet) below sea level.

Located at 37.5271, 126.933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Seogang Bridge

Seogang Bridge or Grand Seogang Bridge is a bridge over the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. The bridge links the Mapo and Yeongdeungpo districts. It is supported in the middle as it passes over the island of Bamseom. \t\t \t\t\tSeogang Bridge Seoul. jpg \t\t\t Seogang Bridge and the island of Bamseom \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tSeogang Bridge and Bukhansan from Bamseom. jpg \t\t\t Seogang Bridge and Bukhansan from Bamseom

Located at 37.5383, 126.926 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Seoul

Gongdeok Station

Gongdeok Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 5 and Line 6 with a connection to AREX that opened late 2011. From late 2012 trains on the Gyeongui Line also stop here, potentially creating a massive public transport hub. Gongdeok Market near Exit 4 of the Station is on the Seoul list of Asia's 10 greatest street food cities for the haemul pajeon.

Located at 37.5431, 126.951 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Daeheung Station

Daeheung Station is a subway station on the Subway Line 6 in Seoul, South Korea.

Located at 37.5478, 126.942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Gwangheungchang Station

Gwangheungchang Station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 6. It is located close to the northern end of Seogang Bridge, which links Sinchon and Yeouido. Bamseom, located under the bridge on the Han River, is visible from here.

Located at 37.5475, 126.932 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations

Mapo Station

Mapo Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 5. It is located close to the northeastern end of the Mapo Bridge.

Located at 37.5397, 126.946 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in South Korea, Seoul subway stations, Railway stations opened in 1996

63 Seaworld

63 Seaworld is an aquarium that opened in 1985 in the 63 Building, Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. It was the first public aquarium in the country. The 63 Building was the tallest building in Korea when it was built, and is still an iconic building in Seoul. The aquarium hosts about 1,000,000 visitors each year.

Located at 37.5198, 126.94 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aquaria in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul

Mapo Bridge

The Mapo Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Mapo District and Yeongdeungpo District. The bridge was completed in 1970. Until 1984, the bridge was called Seoul Bridge.

Located at 37.5336, 126.936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Seoul, Bridges completed in 1970

Wonhyo Bridge

The Wonhyo Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Yongsan-gu and Yeongdeungpo-gu. The bridge was completed in 1981. It was the 13th to be built on the Han River.

Located at 37.5272, 126.946 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Seoul, Bridges completed in 1981

Korea Polytechnics

Korea Polytechnics mean two or three-years public vocational school in South Korea. It has 11 colleges in 34 cities.

Located at 37.5473, 126.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Korea Polytechnics, Universities and colleges in South Korea

capture of the webcam Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral

Myeong-dong: Myeongdong Cathedral, Myeong-dong (source)

capture of the webcam Tohwai-dong: traffic webcams

Tohwai-dong: traffic webcams, Tohwai-dong (source)

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Seoul: Namsan Seoul Tower, Seoul (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Yonggang-jŏng, 용강동, Yonggang-dong