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Myeongdong

Published Date : Apr 28, 2015 / Edited Date : Jul 19, 2024

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.

Phone: +82-2-120

Hours of Operation: Open daily
(Hours vary by store)

Address: 04536 27, Myeong-dong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Transportation: Subway Line 4, Myeongdong Station, Exits 5-10

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Tripadvisor Reviews

Traveler Rating Rating:4.5 (Based on 10475 Traveler)

Latest 5 reviews of Myeongdong Shopping Street

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.

Tadas L 2024-10-28
Shopping and street food- brilliant

If you enjoy shopping then this is a must for Seoul. All things skincare, clothes and food are all here, it’s a bit touristy but it’s hard not to enjoy it. It’s open late at night (until after 10pm...

luci321 2024-10-27
Beautiful experience

If you wanna experience authentic Korea, this place is a must, specially during the night. What i loved the most was street food. There are lot of options and everything was super delicious. Don't...

Ben H 2024-10-25
Masks, food and clothing

Been to Seoul 10 times but 1st time here. Quite the shopping street, much like Ximen Taipei or Harajuku Tokyo. Some big brands are here like H&M, Addidas (huge and cool, recommended. Though service...

bcheong 2024-10-20
Love Shopping? Love Food? GO!

Really nice place to go. Market gets busier after 3pm when the centre of the street stalls open. Easy access from train station with short walk

V W 2024-10-17
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