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Myeongdong in Seoul, South Korea

Myeongdong (명동) is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. It is a representative shopping street in Korea, where you can not only buy clothing, shoes, groceries and cosmetics, but also various restaurants, banks and securities companies.

Compared with Namdaemun and Dongdaemun, which are low-end products, Myeongdong products are mainly high-end products. Myeongdong Street is lined with high-end brand stores, and the alleys on both sides of Myeongdong Street are full of mid-range brand stores and bonded stores. There are also large shopping malls such as Tabby, M PLAZA, NOON SQUARE and Murray, and there are also Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store and many comprehensive shopping centers nearby.

Myeongdong is like a Go board. After getting off at Myeongdong subway station, you will see Myeongdong Street with alleys on both sides. Because there are a lot of brand stores and restaurants in Myeongdong, it is best to have a general map in mind, and it is better to browse by area.

In Myeongdong, in addition to shopping, there are many delicious and fun things to do. In terms of eating, there are western restaurants, fast food restaurants, and various restaurants such as Korean, Western, and Japanese. Among them, Myeongdong pork cutlet and knife-cut noodles are the most famous. You may wish to try it. In addition, there are beauty shops, banks, theaters and other facilities in Myeongdong for the convenience of tourists. Especially worth mentioning is the must-see place in Myeongdong – Myeongdong Cathedral. This is the earliest Catholic church in Korea, with pure Gothic architecture. Behind the church there is a place for people to rest in the chaotic city, where tourists can relieve the fatigue of the journey.

There are bustling fashion stores and historic coffee houses, guitar bands, and restaurants to suit all tastes. The Myeongdong Festival is held in spring and autumn each year. Starting with the gorgeous opening ceremony, various programs such as Miss Myeongdong contest, folk games, traditional wedding ceremony, fashion models, and make-up shows are held.

As a fashion street representing Seoul, Myeongdong is home to large shopping malls and department stores. There are not only well-known brand stores, world-class brand stores, large street stores, medium and low-end clothing stores and daily necessities that are popular among fashion people, but also well-known brand cosmetics stores and fashion accessories stores. Heaven. Recently, street fashion shows and make-up shows are often held here. Not only that, there are all kinds of restaurants in each hutong, ranging from small snacks to high-end restaurants. Tourists can taste delicious food anytime and anywhere according to their own tastes.

There are Chinese restaurants run by overseas Chinese on Embassy Street, where you can also have a full meal. Wander through antique shops and check out trinkets, Myeongdong is a treat for tourists. There are also various attractions around Myeongdong, such as the Chinese Embassy, ​​Myeongdong Catholic Church, Namsan Hanok Village, Gwanghwamun, Seoul Metropolitan Government and Cheonggyecheon Stream. Myeongdong has everything to satisfy the ardent desires of beauty-seeking ladies. Well-equipped and brightly lit upscale cosmetic stores abound. It is also the center of the comprehensive beauty care industry with the world’s highest level of cosmetic technology.

Cosmetics shop
Cosmetics are the most popular fashion items in Myeongdong, and various large cosmetics specialty stores are lined up. Opened in 1999, “Olive young” was the first in Korea to introduce a new concept of cosmeceuticals, selling all products related to health and beauty, including cosmetics and health supplements. The products are inexpensive and diverse, from young female college students to housewives in their 50s who like to use the “Olive young” brand. In addition, Myeongdong also has specialty stores of famous brands such as “The Face Shop”, “Aili”, “Missha”, “Tony Moly”, “The Saem”, etc., attracting a large number of foreign customers.

Kind tips

1. Most of the shops in Myeongdong can refund tax. Customers who purchase more than 30,000 won can apply for tax refund.

2. Most businesses in Myeongdong employ waiters who can speak Chinese, and there are also Chinese volunteers on the streets of Myeongdong, which is convenient for Chinese tourists to inquire.

3. MIXXO, SPAO, Winnie the Pooh and other brands are closed on Sunday.

4. Banks in South Korea are closed on weekends.

5. UnionPay cards can be swiped, and most merchants will have a 10% discount.

6. There is a police station on Myeongdong Street. If there is an emergency such as loss of documents, you can directly ask the police.