If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Surprisingly, the shops lining the streets around namdaemun sell almost everything you can think of and more. Every korean cosmetic brand has a branch in myeongdong. Get the free printable map of seoul printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. Myeongdong is the citys most popular shopping district. The experience you get in myeongdong is similar to the singapores shopping heaven or even better. You can feel the vigorous energy of seoul in myeongdong and namdaemun market, a 600hundredyearold market where you. Myeongdong is one of the most popular shopping districts in seoul, especially for kbeauty fanatics. Myeongdong is a major shopping area in seoul, the like of orchard road in.
Apart from beauty brands, there are also tons of fashion boutiques, restaurants, cafes and street food that you should definitely visit and try. Myeongdong station jump to navigation jump to search. Popular shopping malls in myeongdong market include lotte department store, lotte young plaza, and noon square shopping mall. I have always stayed in dongdaemun area and this is the first time that i am staying in. You will see many japanese women taking pictures with photos of their favorite korean drama stars.
Now youve made it to myeongdong, dont get overwhelmed by either the number of people or the number of stores. Namdaemun market, first opened in 1964, is the largest traditional market in korea with over 10,000 retailers, vendors, and wholesalers. Myeongdong shopping walk self guided, seoul, south korea. Myeongdong, koreas bestknown shopping street in seoul. Myeongdong is also a hub of commerce, banking and culture with a daytime population of 1. Myeongdong shopping streets full guide and tips for you. Myeongdong guesthouse como como, which stands for beautiful and comfortable in italian is a guesthouse located in myeongdong shopping area. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in seoul. Filled with excitement, strange and curious things, lots of interesting street food, raw food ingredients, music, clothing, souvenirs and its booming. For tourists, there are two major districts that most visitors would choose to shop in, myeongdong and hongdae, which are both major shopping districts in seoul.
M plaza features the seoul culture and tourism center. Visit myeongdong shopping street on your trip to seoul or. Myeongdong station is a station on the seoul subway line 4. Hotel provided shuttle bus service to a few locations airport bus stop, seoul station, myeongdong, gwanghwamun and etc and seoul tours information. See the best attraction in seoul printable tourist map. Myeongdong market exits 6 and 8 sifting through the madness.
Seoul is hailed as one of the most vibrant cities in asia, attracting visitors from various parts of the world. Book your tickets online for myeongdong shopping street, seoul. Namdaemun market is the largest traditional market in south korea with over 10,000 stores. With countless options and stores, you can feel overwhelmed in this shopping paradise. After the dmz tour, transfer back to seoul and travel to seoul tower for a panoramic view of the whole city, and enjoy namdaemun market, the largest conventional market in the country, which boasts various merchandise including clothing, leather goods, shoes, accessories and gift. Search for treasures on myeongdong shopping street, a major commercial and shopping district in seoul. While the market opened in five locations last year, it will open in six areas this year, including at the christmas market. Myeongdong and euljiro map seoul korea travel, seoul travel. Myeongdong market exits 6 and 8 sifting through the.
It is a vibrant area of seoul which is filled with hotels, skin care shops, restaurants and cafes. Include map, korean brand stores, malls, street food, restaurants, subway stations, lockers, stay. Oct 17, 2014 myeongdong market exits 6 and 8 sifting through the madness and absorbing the excitement october 17, 2014 by derekversuslonelyplanet in myeongdong 12 comments fake noses, tons of great street food, cheap imported socks and famous name brands all wrapped up in the excitement of the heart of the city defines myeongdong. A lot of travelers and shopaholic will stop by this popular shopping paradise when they come to seoul this is a place where you can find many wellknown and discounts korean skin care and cosmetics products. Hotel skypark myeongdong ii is right in the middle of myeongdong and it is great for tourists who wants to do shopping in seoul. Hotel in seoul ibis ambassador seoul myeongdong all. After a hard day visiting all the cultural attractions in the city, shopping or a night at the theatre, seoul offers more than 842 hotels, youth hostels and camp sites. Discover seoul on this full or halfday walking tour, including namdaemun market, mt namsan and myeongdong street.
We recommend booking myeongdong shopping street tours ahead of time to secure your spot. We spent the morning and afternoon at two markets and shopping at the famous district myeondong later that day. Myeongdong shopping street seoul 2020 all you need to. Map of namdaemun market seoul map, seoul korea travel, south korea seoul, spring. Best way from incheon airport to myeongdong ivisitkorea. In 2011, 2012 and 20, myeongdong was listed as the ninth most expensive shopping street in the world.
At there you will discover many stores offer various brands of cleansing foam, toner. A guide to myeongdong musthave korean beauty products. The guesthouse wants to be an open place for tourist all over continue reading. Unlike namdaemun or dongdaemun, many designer brands are sold in myeongdong. Go down to the large nature republic with the greencovered exterior this should probably be your first store hit and turn left. Myeongdong map and hotels in myeongdong area seoul. Shopping in seoul is in many ways very similar to eating out in seoul. It is the perfect area to stay in and use as a base to discover the rest of seoul. Detailed and highresolution maps of seoul, south korea for free download. Most of the stalls can be found in the main streets of.
Deoksugung palace, myeongdong, namdaemun market, and seoul station. All areas map in seoul south korea, location of shopping center, railway, hospital and more. Major banks and businesses also have their headquarters in the. The 10 best restaurants near myeongdong shopping street, seoul. A guide to myeongdong musthave korean beauty products and food. Seoul global cultural center conveniently located in central myeongdong, the seoul global cultural center is a cultural venue where visitors can learn about korean culture, get information relating to seoul, and take part in fun cultural activities. Myeongdong market exits 6 and 8 sifting through the madness and absorbing the excitement october 17, 2014 by derekversuslonelyplanet in myeongdong 12 comments fake noses, tons of great street food, cheap imported socks and famous name brands all wrapped up in the excitement of the heart of the city defines myeongdong. Myeongdong is the most popular shopping district in seoul, much like orchard road to singapore and bukit bintang to kuala lumpur. However while myeongdong is bigger and busier, the best place to shop is in hongdae in my opinion. Myeongdong night market best street food in myeongdong. Initially i wanted to stay in myeongdong area for the whole trip but now im thinking to spend 2 nights in either itaewon or hongdae to enjoy the atmosphere there. Seoul travel guide view the kayak seoul city guide for the best seoul travel tips.
First thing first, we visited bangsan market which is just across the street from gwangjang market. Take the subway to namdaemun market 20mins shop and eat lunch in. Namdaemun market seoul 2020 all you need to know before. Seoul bamdokkaebi night market, a representative tourist destination in seoul, will be open every friday, saturday, and sunday from april 5 fri.
Myeongdong shopping street seoul all you need to know. We then headed to shinsegae dept store to check out something. Located in seouls myeongdong neighborhood, ekonomy hotel myeongdong central is in the city center and near a metro station. Myeongdong indulge yourself in shopping for the trends of seoul on the. Best hotels near myeongdong shopping street, seoul tripadvisor. Dominating the districts heart is the youthfashion shopping area of myeongdong. The historic centre of seoul and home of famous landmarks, seoul tower and myeongdong market. Nov 02, 2015 the morning was spent at namdaemun, 1 subway station away from myeongdong take line 4 to hoehyeon station, exit 5 which was boring haha. To help you organize your seoul trip ideas, this seoul visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more. While the market opened in five locations last year, it will open in six. Do retail brand shopping and visit famous movie locations. The market, spread out over many blocks, is a dense maze of stalls, vendors, and restaurants. See all 104 myeongdong shopping street tours on tripadvisor.
Take a subway to namdaemun market 20mins shop and eat. Myeongdong, the shopping heaven for skincare and cosmetics is also known the orchard road of seoul. Seoul tour guide book for southeast asian and middle eastern tourists. Its best to take the airport bus to myeongdong if you have extra time. Myeongdong indulge in shopping for seoul trends on the streets of myeong. Maps courtesy of seoul map published in december 2014. Day 1 seoul namdaemun and myeongdong life is too short. Myeongdong myeongdong is the hot spot of seoul for tourists. From hongdae to myeongdong with big luggage seoul forum. Attracting more than 1 million visitors every day, myeongdong offers a huge variety of products, ranging from brand stores to affordable street stalls. Myeongdong is a modern shopping district where you can find various shopping items and the 100yearhistory of overseas chinese in korea on.
The hotel is about 58 mins walk from jonggak station exit 5, city hall station and euljiro 1ga station exit 2. Restaurants near myeongdong shopping street, seoul on tripadvisor. Apr 28, 2015 myeongdong is seouls shopping mecca and is a mustsee for tourists, but it is not just a shopping destination. Follow your guide to namdaemun gate, explore the traditional marketplace and gain insight into joseon dynasty history. Large seoul maps for free download and print highresolution. The thing is ill be carrying a big luggage 28 and im wondering if it is allowed to be brought into the metro station or public bus when i head to myeongdong from. As the capital city of south korea, it is home to sprawling modern structures as well as a rich culture and remnants of history dating back more than 2,000 years. Hotels near myeongdong shopping street, seoul on tripadvisor. Mangwon market is famous among young people thanks to rose motels band member yuk jungwan who stars in the tv show, i live alone. The market is home to roughly a thousand cosmetic shops and hundreds of skincare stores, hence competition is really fierce. Branding itself the citys belly button, junggu stretches from the southern city gate of sungnyemun and roundtheclock namdaemun market towards the eastern gate of heunginjimun.
Its a wholesale market essentially and aside from the accessories section, the rest are products that even my mum would find too old for her. Jun 29, 2016 myeongdong is one of the most popular shopping districts in seoul, especially for kbeauty fanatics. The hotel features 280 contemporary style rooms with lcd televisions as well as a restaurant, sauna, gym, business centre, coin operated laundry and parking. The best part of taking the airport bus to myeongdong or chungmuro is that you dont need to transfer.
In 2011, 2012 and 20, myeongdong was listed as the ninth most expensive. Its a plus but you cant avoid the traffic in seoul. Featuring local and international brands, as well as high fashion houses and department stores, the area is popular among young, trendsetting locals and travelers. A lot of travelers and shopaholic will stop by this popular shopping paradise. Hi guys, im travelling to seoul for 10 days in end of october. Subway maps of seoul printable environmental print candy wrappers. Myeongdong is also an area with a lot of japanese restaurants, so if youre into curry, sushi, donkatsu and tempura, myeongdong will satisfy your palate. Include map, korean brand stores, malls, street food, restaurants, subway stations, lockers, stay options, what to do and how to get there. Located in seoul s myeongdong neighborhood, ekonomy hotel myeongdong central is in the city center and near a metro station. Subway maps of seoul printable environmental print candy wrappers transport map. Myeongdong market is one of south koreas prime shopping districts youll find department stores, shopping malls, and independent shops, together with a host of trendy restaurants and cafes. Shopping in seoul is just as immense as the city itself. Myeongdong is a very famous shopping spot in seoul, south korea.
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