Excitable employees hawk two-for-one creams and thrust shopping baskets at unsuspecting passersby, but their annoying antics don’t diminish the fact that Nature Republic is one of Korea’s most popular skin and beauty stores. Purveying candy colored packaging, and everything from snail solution mask sheets to Madagascan baobab tree facial moisturizing mist, Nature Republic prides itself on using all natural ingredients from around the world. In addition to the skincare products, there’s also haircare and makeup.

If you’ve never eaten in Myeongdong before, this should be your first port of call. Fill up on traditional Korean snacks, such as hotteok (sweet, chewy pancakes), tteokbokki (rice cakes in a spicy sauce) and gimbap (fillings, rice and seaweed rolled into a cylinder), or try more exotic treats, like strawberry mochi, grilled lobster and matcha ice cream – the choice is yours. It’s best experienced in the buzz of the early evening.

Es one of the largest shopping areas in Seoul and at night its neon-lit streets become one of the epicenters of street foodMajor fashion brands and Korean cosmetics stores share space with stalls selling fried crab, skewers of all kinds, fruit shakes and even lobster. Apart from street stalls There are also many restaurants in Myeongdong where you can try delicious Korean dishes. We tried Dak Galbi, which is a meat dish that you stir-fry with other ingredients on a hot plate in the middle of the table, at the Yoogane Chicken Galbi restaurant.

Shopaholics will rejoice when they head to Myeongdong – it’s one of Seoul’s busiest and most shopper insane areas of town. From the latest Korean cosmetics and fahion to the brightest neon colored sneakers, there’s all kinds of stores in this outdoor mall. Along with trendy expensive stuff, in the afternoon hours, street shopping stalls also set up shop.

While Seoul’s most famous shopping street is popular for its clothing and accessory shopping (pfft, you can’t eat those things), the street food is what will keep you coming back. It’s been a while since I fell madly in love with something. I’m a huge egg fan – they’re like nature’s perfect food – so when I saw these buns, I had to eat one.

The rise in popularity of Korean cosmetics, fashion, and more have made this area a must-see for visitors who come. The bright colors and interesting face masks are great for window shopping or having a unique photo session. If you are getting sticker shock from the price tags, you could get a few Korean face masks at a nearby Daiso Korea.

Myeongdong is probably the most famous shopping area in Seoul. There are several department stores, huge international labels like Nike, H&M, Forever 21, etc. as well as local brands. This is also the best place for Korean beauty products as a lot of Korea’s best beauty brands have their flagship stores in Myeongdong.

Myeongdong Shopping Street is another great shopping destination in Seoul that should be on every tourist’s list. I absolutely love this spot – it’s a haven for shopaholics and those who adore fashion. Here, you’ll be mesmerized by the abundance of stylish clothing and trendy accessories!

It is almost impossible to miss Myeongdong when you visit Seoul. Not only that, it is one of the heavily touristic areas, people often use it to call the Jung District because of its popularity. It is the most popular shopping district in Seoul, known for its shop until you drop culture.

The most famous shopping street in Seoul, Myeongdong, is lined with countless shops and an overwhelming amount of signage and neon lights. It’s a fun place to come practice your street photography. And be sure to snap a pic at the Insta-famous Hello Beautiful sign at banila co.

As much as we love visiting restaurants, there’s something uniquely thrilling about eating street food. It’s like having a degustation experience right there on the street!. No first-time visitor’s trip to Seoul will be complete without eating street food in Myeongdong.

Myeongdong is not only a shopper's paradise but also a must-visit place for food lovers. There are many famous street food stalls serving a variety of authentic Korean food such as spicy fried rice cake (Tteokbokki), soft fried shrimp (Eomuk), grilled squid, and more.

Myeongdong is known as one of Seoul's most popular shopping districts, but it is also a heaven for food lovers excited to taste some of the city's most unique and innovative street food. You will find busy crowds of tourists gathered around countless food carts here.

On the contrary, you can save money by choosing to buy clothes at smaller supermarkets or famous shopping areas such as Dongdaemun Market, Myeongdong Street, Itaewon Street, Namdaemun Market, Chungjangno Street…

Hotel recommendation: Hotel Skypark Central Myeongdong – located in the heart of Seoul and close to many traditional markets, shops, and restaurants. The hotel has clean, modern rooms and helpful staff.

This shopper’s paradise with its many shops and restaurants is the most touristic area in Seoul. For big footprint film, it’s only doable on Sunday morning.