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Jongno · Junggu4.3
Myeongdong
Seoul's iconic shopping district, packed with cosmetics flagships, fashion stores, and a street-food market that lights up after dusk.
Style
ShoppingFoodCity
Good for
SoloCoupleFamily (with kids)Friends
Pace
BalancedBudget
Mid-rangeIdeal length
1–2 days3–4 days
Best season
SpringSummerFallWinter
Travel tips
- 1Tax-refund counters are inside the big department stores.
- 2Street food runs 17:00–22:00.
- 3Myeongdong Station Exit 6 is the main entry.
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