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Myeongdong Shopping Street, Seoul

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Search for treasures on Myeongdong Shopping Street, a major commercial and shopping district in Seoul. Featuring local and international brands, as well as high fashion houses and department stores, the area is popular among young, trendsetting locals and travelers. You can also find many Japanese, Western, and Korean restaurants in the neighborhood-- look out for local specialties like donkas (pork cutlets) and kalguksu (thick noodles) on the menus. While you're in the area, visit the Myeongdong Cathedral, a Gothic Revival Catholic church of immense proportions. Plan to visit Myeongdong Shopping Street during your Seoul vacation using our convenient Seoul online travel planner.
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  • By WorldRaycationer
    Myeongdong is filled with street food of all colors, sizes and tastes. I was brought here every night by my local friends. You literally can buy and eat anything from this street! It’s a MUST!  more »
  • By Konstantina K
    Some of your best shopping can be done here! They have plenty of restaurants and cafes that are really good, At night, the street food is the best and not to miss at all.  more »
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  • By Alex Yul
    The streets are almost empty these days. And food stalls are gone! Finally!! It was hard to move before and now it's perfect!! Hope tourists will be back soon but without food stalls.
  • By Mary Terasa
    Really dead unfortunately due to Covid-19
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