Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
COEX Aquarium is a large aquarium with 183 exhibition tanks, 90 breeding tanks, and a water volume of 3,500 tons. Under the theme of 'Fantastic Water Journey,' visitors can encounter over 650 species and 40,000 aquatic creatures across 16 themed zones. Notably, it houses the largest variety and number of sharks in Korea. With 20 rest areas and an open-top tank, the healing place COEX Aquarium has established itself as a tourist attraction in the heart of Seoul's Gangnam district, visited by over 1 million domestic and international visitors annually.
Address: 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Samseong-dong)
OTA-ready stop
Built into inbound routes and day-tour planning.
Local context
서울특별시 강남구 영동대로 513 (삼성동)
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Attraction · Seoul
