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Myeongdong
Seoul's street-food and shopping capital, packed and buzzing till late.
Myeongdong is the city's tourist and shopping heart, a grid of cosmetics flagships, fashion stores, and an evening street-food market that fills the lanes with grills and griddles. Myeongdong Cathedral and the Namsan cable car sit at the edges for sightseeing between bites.
What makes Myeongdong worth visiting
Street-food market
Evening stalls cook everything from grilled lobster to tornado potatoes and egg bread.
Cosmetics and fashion
Flagship beauty stores and mid-range fashion fill the main shopping streets.
Myeongdong Cathedral
A landmark Gothic-revival cathedral and quiet courtyard.
Namsan access
The cable car to N Seoul Tower starts a short walk away.
Tips for visiting Myeongdong
- 1.The street-food stalls come alive in the late afternoon and evening.
- 2.It gets very crowded, so go early in the day for relaxed shopping.
- 3.Combine it with the Namsan cable car for skyline views.
Best for
Nearest station
Myeongdong (Line 4) / Euljiro 1-ga (Line 2)
Top spots in Myeongdong
Seoul Bokjip
서울복집
Myeongdong Pizza Main
명동피자 명동본점
Hyodam Kalguksu Dak Hanmari - Myeongdong Main
효담칼국수 닭한마리 명동본점
Lotte Hotel Seoul Delikatessen Hans
롯데호텔서울 델리카한스
Seoul Jjim House
서울지짐이
Deoksugung Cafe Doldam Kong
덕수궁 카페 돌담콩
Myeongdong Gyoja Main
명동교자 본점
Artisee Daesin Finance Center
아티제 대신파이낸스센터점
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