COEX Aquarium and Mall

COEX Mall is a novel entertainment facility in the heart of the city. With over 250 large commercial stores and over 100,000 visitors on weekdays, it is generally considered to be the best entertainment complex around. There are over 800 restaurants to dine in, and various places to shop, eat and play, such as night clubs, theaters, book stores, record stores, and a grand aquarium. There are also banks, post offices and other facilities for daily living.

First time visitors may get lost and confused. The best places to visit in COEX Mall are the Megabox Cineplex, Kimchi Museum , Food Court , and Bandi & Lunis Bookstore. The unique, fancy and beautifully lit interior of Megabox Cineplex resembles a space-station, and is a favorite with teenagers. With a total of 17 screens, you can pick from a wide selection of movies.

The aquarium has a water-tunnel where you can see sharks and tropical fishes swim over your head, and is a place sought out by many couples. There are about 40,000 aquatic creatures, which you can view just as if you were actually in the ocean.

The Kimchi Museum is a popular place for foreigners; it exhibits about 70 different types of Kimchi, pictures, Kimchi jars from different districts, and other historical exhibits about kimchi.

The Food Court has a cozy atmosphere, with natural sunlight filtering through the pyramid-shaped glass roof. With its cross-marked glass floor, the water flowing underneath it, great prices and great atmosphere, it is simply one of the finest places to eat. There is also the huge Bandi & Lunis Bookstore, Game Park , Young Fashion Plaza and many other great places to visit.