Myeondong Shopping Street

About

Korea's famous shopping district in Seoul. Covers- Korean brand stores, trending pharmacies, street food, restaurants, subways, hotels, and many shops here

Why go

• A vibrant new landmark often compared to the energy of times square
• A shopping paradise for k-beauty, fashion, street food, and trends
• A fun 'try-and-taste' zone

Must try

• Korean fried chicken
• Corndogs
• Torched marshmallow ice cream
• Tanghulu
• Tteokbokki

Pro tips

• Take subway line 4 to myeongdong station, exit 6
• Go early on weekdays to avoid crowds
• Look for shops with stairs going down for lower prices
• Renew your face masks collection and skincare products
• Come as soon as they open to avoid lining up

Good to know

• It can be crowded
• Overcrowded, and tourist-heavy
• Overpriced

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Rating

4.3 / 5 (1132 reviews)

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