Published Date : Apr 28, 2015 / Edited Date : Jul 19, 2024
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Myeongdong is Seoul’s shopping mecca and is a must-see for tourists, but it is not just a shopping destination; Myeongdong is also a hub of commerce, banking and culture with a daytime population of 1.5-2 million. For shoppers there is a mixture of street stalls and retail outlets selling everything from high fashion to casual attire, as well as many Korean cosmetics stores offering high-quality products at competitive prices.
Myeongdong is very popular with international visitors and fills with Japanese and Chinese tourists during the holiday period known as “Golden Week” which takes place in spring and is called golden week due to the week-long holiday period that takes place in Japan and China. Part of Myeongdong’s popularity stems from relatively affordable prices here, especially compared to the other shopping meccas of Apgujeong-dong and Cheongdam-don g.
No trip to Seoul is complete without a visit to a night market and eating dinner from the street vendors - and this one in a great location. So many things to sample that I wish we had gone multiple...
Fiona S2024-11-27
It’s all about the night market
I had the luxury of staying two minutes away from this night market. It’s a really good one. Plenty of food. I will say, it’s mostly snacks. A few pieces of chicken or shrimp, meat skewers, ice...
bennkingg2024-11-24
One of the best streets to go for shopping. You can buy shoes cosmetics coats.Hair breeds has street food..fruit juices..just am
One of the best streets to go for shopping. You can buy shoes cosmetics coats.Hair breeds has street food..fruit juices..just amazing energy..few malls selling branded stuff too..it is all available...
Lonavala20222024-11-24
Not our cup of tea — too touristic
Jam packed — the area seemed to be extra engineered/rigged for tourists (street food and all). If you don’t mind squishing between people while walking, then this is the place.
WannaBeObjective2024-11-23
I hate H&M and Spao and all the other shops that don’t have clothes for 11-12 years old kids.
I hate that Myeongdong street doesn’t have jeans for kids about 11-12 years old like Spao , H&M and almost every shop in Myeongdong street.
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