Garosu-gil

Garosu-gil (Korean: 가로수길) is an upscale area in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. The name means "tree-lined street", referring to the ginkgo trees planted along the streets in the area. Garosu-gil is known for luxury boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and cafes.^[1]

Garosu-gil
The street at night (2009)
Korean name
Hangul	가로수길
Hanja	街路樹길
RR	Garosu-gil
MR	Karosu-gil

Garosu-gil, Fashion Street in Cheongdam-dong and Rodeo Street in Apgujeong-dong are connected by the main Apgujeong-ro and are the main fashionable and trendsetting areas in Seoul.^[2]

History

In the 1980s, art galleries started to move into the area, after which a variety of cultural facilities have formed. These have provided the foundation of Garosu-gil. Later in the 1990s, the area began to attract young artists and fashion designers, the latter of which would launch their own brands, transforming Garosu-gil into the "Designer Street." Many small shops and restaurants, as well as a wide range of popular clothing stores, have since moved into the neighborhood.^[3] Based on this history, Garosu-gil presents a fascinating dichotomy of the old and new.^[4]

The first Apple Store in Korea opened on Garosu-gil in 2018.^[5]

Transportation

• Sinsa station (Line 3)
• Apgujeong station (Line 3)

Gallery

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  Map of the surrounding area, with Garosu-gil highlighted in blue