7/30 Garosu-gil

DIALOG>> What is there to do there?

A: I have to take my foreign clients out tonight. Any recommendations?
B: Why don't you take them to Garosu-gil?
A: Is it easy to get there?
B: Oh, yeah. Just get off at Sinsa station, exit number 8, I think.
A: What is there to do there?
B: Everything. Eat, drink, shop, and what have you.
ex> This room has a chair, a bed a lamp, and what have you.


RESPONSE>> Talk about Garosu-gil.

Garosu-gil literally means 'a tree-lined street' in Korean.

It's located in Sinsa-dong, just south of the Han River.
ex> Bulguk Temple is located in Gyeongju.
ex> I live in Suji, just south of Bundang.

There are beautiful gingko trees that adorn both sides of these streets here.
* gingko tree: 은행나무
* adorn: 장식하다, 꾸미다
ex> We always have to listen to the both sides of the story.

That's where it got its name from.
ex> Where did Google get its name from?

But this beautiful scenery is not the only reason why people love visiting here.
ex> You are not the only reason why I come here.

This half-mild promenade is filled with cozy restaurants, cafes, bars, accessory shops and fashion shops.

Garosu-gil has a lot more hidden charms than the fancier neighborhoods of Cheongdam-dong and Apgujeong.

Many Koreans refer to Garosu-gil as "Europe in Seoul". It's an ideal place to go on a date, hang out with friends, take pictures or just simply take a walk.
ex> He referred to teachers as the backbone of Korea's education system.


@ Why don't you check it out?  한번 가서 확인해 보는 건 어때?

1. Gyeong-bok Palace is located in northern Seoul.
2. Cars are not the only reason for global warming.
3. Some people refer to Seorae Village as Little France.
4. They serve bibimbap, bulgogi, galbi, and what have you.