Myeongdong
Shopping, street food and beauty — the classic first stop.
Why go
Myeongdong is Seoul's busiest shopping street and the most-visited area for foreign travelers. It's packed with cosmetics shops, fashion, and a lively evening street-food scene.
It's central and easy to reach, which makes it a natural base or first stop on day one.
Beyond the shops, the landmark Myeongdong Cathedral rises just above the district, and the streets are a hub for K-beauty flagships and duty-free stores. After dark the main lanes turn into one of Seoul's best street-food scenes — tteokbokki, hotteok and grilled skewers.
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Good to know
- Come hungry in the evening — the street-food carts are the highlight.
- Beauty shops often give free samples; compare a few before buying.
- Line 4 Myeongdong Station, exits 5–8, drop you in the middle of it.
- Bring your passport — many stores offer tax-free or duty-free shopping for visitors — and consider an evening show at the nearby Nanta theater.
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