Myeongdong is a popular shopping and tourist district in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. From shopping for everything you need to enjoy some scrumptious street food, here are three things you won’t want to miss when you visit Myeongdong.
Shopping
Myeongdong is a shopper’s paradise, with countless department stores, boutiques, and street vendors selling everything from Korean skincare and makeup to designer fashion and souvenirs. You’ll find international brands alongside local labels, and you can haggle with street vendors for the best prices. You can stay at any Myeongdong hotel in Seoul and easily get to many shopping destinations. Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro is a great choice of accommodation.
Street food
Myeongdong is also famous for its street food, with vendors selling a wide variety of delicious and affordable snacks. Some must-try items include tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), hotteok (sweet pancakes), and odeng (fish cakes on a stick). Be sure to also try some traditional Korean street food like gimbap (Korean sushi roll) and mandu (dumplings).
Beauty treatments
In addition to shopping for beauty products, you can also get pampered in one of the many beauty salons in Myeongdong. From skin care treatments to hair styling, you’ll find everything you need to look your best. Some salons even offer traditional Korean beauty treatments like hanbang (herbal) facials and body scrubs.