Myeongdong
Seoul's most famous shopping district — K-beauty megastores, fashion and a nightly street-food carnival.
Don't miss at Myeongdong
- ◆ K-beauty flagships
- ◆ Street-food carts
- ◆ Late-night shopping
Insider tip
Come hungry in the evening when the street-food carts take over the lanes.
Myeongdong — visitor questions
What is Myeongdong known for?
Seoul's most famous shopping district — K-beauty megastores, fashion and a nightly street-food carnival. Highlights include: K-beauty flagships; Street-food carts; Late-night shopping.
Where is Myeongdong?
Myeongdong is in Jung-gu, Seoul — Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul. More info: https://www.visitseoul.net
Any tips for visiting Myeongdong?
Come hungry in the evening when the street-food carts take over the lanes.
Can Chauffyr take me to Myeongdong?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Myeongdong and between every stop on your Seoul itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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