Sinsa-dong (Korean: 신사동) is a ward of Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. This district contains many department stores, hairshops, churches, boutiques, cafes and restaurants.[1][2]
Sinsa-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 신사동 |
| • Hanja | 新沙洞 |
| • Revised Romanization | Sinsa-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Sinsa-tong |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.90 km2 (0.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 23,368 |
| • Density | 12,299/km2 (31,850/sq mi) |
Transportation
editThe area is served by Sinsa station on the Seoul Subway Line 3, and Seoul buses.[3]
Education
editIn Sinsa-dong, there are three schools: Singu Primary school (From Grade 1 to Grade 6), Sinsa Junior High school (From Grade 7 to Grade 9) and Hyundai Senior High school (Grade 10 to Grade 12). Sinsa Junior High school and Hyundai Senior High school are located just next to each other.
Visitor attractions
editIn the area is Garosu-gil, a notable upscale shopping street. It is often called the "artists' street" due to its designer stores, unique coffee shops, and scenery.[4]
Hangang Park, between Hannam Bridge and Banpo Bridge, has sports facilities such as basketball court, tennis court and swimming pool. In addition, people can find a luxurious ferry boat restaurant in Hangang park.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 신사동 (Sinsa-dong 新沙洞) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-04-14.
- ^ "The origin of the names: Sinsa-dong" (in Korean). Gangnam District official site. Retrieved 2008-04-14.
- ^ Seoul TOPIS Bus Route Information Archived 2011-04-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Road (신사동 가로수길)". Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Road (신사동 가로수길). Retrieved 2023-09-03.
External links
edit- (in Korean) Official site
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