1. Location (based on Seoul map)
- Address: Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Street (area centered around Sinsa Station Exit 8), Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- Area: Sinsa-dong, Gangnam District, southern Seoul
- Map context: A tree-lined avenue running roughly 700 m from Sinsa Station toward Apgujeong-ro 12-gil.
2. Getting There
a) From Incheon Airport
- Airport bus #6009 → Sinsa Station (≈ 65 min)
- AREX → transfer to Line 3 at Gongdeok → Sinsa Station (≈ 1 h 40 min)
b) From Seoul Station
- Subway Line 4 → transfer to Line 3 at Chungmuro → Sinsa Station (≈ 25 min)
- Taxi ≈ 7 km / 15 min / ₩12,000–15,000
3. History & Opening Date
- Developed in the late 1990s as a fashion and café district surrounding Sinsa Station.
- The name “Garosu-gil” means “tree-lined street,” from the rows of ginkgo trees planted in the 1970s.
- It became a trend-leading neighborhood for boutiques, galleries, and independent brands in the 2000s.
4. Official Introduction Page (for foreign visitors)
5. Nearby Attractions (within ~20 minutes)
- Apgujeong Rodeo Street
- Dosan Park and Dosan Memorial Hall
- Hannam Bridge viewpoint along the Han River
- Sinsa Station Café District
- Horim Art Center
Source
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