True Meaning of Gangnam Style

Now everyone may be familiar with the term Gangnam Style popularized by singer PSY, even Gangnam Style has become the talk of people around the world up to the Hollywood actress.

Maybe from some of you are wondering what's Gangnam, and what its form so that it gets so much attention, even since posted a month ago on YouTube, at least nearly 123 million people have seen the video clip.

Quoted from Visitkorea, Tuesday (10/11), Gangnam is one of the 25 districts that make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. Gangnam district is one of the most affluent areas in Seoul and is located in the southeast of the city. In Korean, Gangnam means 'South Bank'.

Gangnam district is popular for a variety of shopping and entertainment, and even the region is famous for its nightlife does not know to stop and continue beating until morning.

Bars and clubs are located in the Gangnam district is open until 2:00 or 4:00 in the morning, some restaurants even open 24 hours. The price was mentioned relatively cheaper than in the Kangbuk area (north of the Han River).

If you have any hobby shop, Gangnam district has an interesting place to shop that is Rodeo Street. Along the road from the direction of Gangnam station to Samseong station You can find a variety of stores that sell various types of goods.

Rodeo Street district is known as the number one fashion center in South Korea. This region has existed since the 1990s. In ancient times, Rodeo Street just sell luxury goods at exorbitant prices aimed at the elite, but now no longer.

Not only famous for attractive of shopping and entertainment venues are sparkling, Gangnam district also has several places ideal for touring, one of which is a Bongeunsa temple which is located opposite COEX Mall.

Bongeunsa Temple is one of the oldest existing temple in Gangnam. This temple was built in 794 during the reign of the kingdom of Silla. In 1939, the majority of the original buildings of the temple was burned when it was colonized by Japan. Over time, the temple was renovated and rebuilt.

There are also Kimchi Pulmuone Museum. This museum contains the history of kimchi, how to manufacture, the types of kimchi, materials manufacturer, the literature on kimchi, even you can make kimchi at this museum. Admission to the museum is at 3,000 Won (approximately $3)