Myeong-dong

The following is a review of Myeongdong: Advantages - Good shopping experience: This is a paradise for shoppers, bringing together many international brands, Korean local brands and various trendy brands, with a wide variety of goods, including clothing, shoes, cosmetics, accessories and other goods. There are large high-end shopping malls such as New World Department Store and Lotte Department Store, as well as comprehensive shopping centers such as Migliore, and many duty-free shops, with a wide variety of shopping options. - Rich food: you can taste a variety of delicacies, there are authentic Korean traditional dishes such as crab sauce, barbecue, stone pot bibimbap, etc., there are also special snacks such as fried chicken, fried rice cakes, fish cakes, etc., in addition to Western restaurants, fast food restaurants, coffee shops, etc., to meet the taste needs of different people. - Strong cultural atmosphere: Myeongdong Holy Church is the earliest Catholic Church in Korea, with a unique Gothic architectural style, with high historical and cultural value and artistic appreciation. There are also retro neighborhoods such as Tea Cave and Wuqiao Cave Food Culture Street in the surrounding area, full of cultural and artistic atmosphere. Convenient transportation: Located in the center of Seoul, Metro Line 4 Myeongdong Station is directly accessible, and you can directly enter the core area of Myeongdong from multiple exits. There are also many bus lines passing by, which makes it easy for tourists to go to other attractions in Seoul. - Perfect service facilities: most merchants employ Chinese-speaking waiters, and Chinese volunteers on the street, which is convenient for Chinese tourists to ask. There is a police station on Myeongdong Street. If you have any emergency situations such as loss of documents, you can directly ask the police. Banks and currency exchange shops are numerous, which is convenient for tourists to exchange money and handle financial business. Disadvantages - Crowded tourists: As one of Seoul's hottest tourist attractions, Myeongdong attracts a large number of tourists every day, especially during holidays and tourist seasons, the streets are crowded, and often need to queue up when shopping in shopping malls and restaurants, which will affect the experience of playing. - The quality of goods is uneven: some Myeongdong merchants have the phenomenon of selling fake goods, especially some low-priced goods and souvenirs, tourists need to have a certain ability to distinguish to avoid buying fake goods. - Higher prices: Since Myeongdong is a bustling commercial center and the higher rental costs have led to higher prices for some goods and catering relative to other regions, it may be necessary to spend cautiously for tourists with limited budgets.

A lot of halal restaurants around this area, can get crowded at peak times but still a vibe. Better to go shops at other branch instead of myeongdong if want to avoid crowd.

I really love Myeongdong. It is touristy place, so many locals (korean) can communicate in english. There is many halal places and local foods.

The first time I went to Seoul, I stayed in Myeongdong. Actually, my friend recommended that I stay near Gangnam at first, because I thought Myeongdong was full of tourists. But for convenience, and because I chose a hotel recommended by my friend that was more cost-effective, I stayed in Myeongdong. It is actually quite convenient. I can see the Seoul Tower when I run at night. It takes only 20 minutes to get to Namsan Tower from where I live, and the subway is also very convenient. There are also many places to eat opposite, and it is a relatively traditional Korean night market. Passersby and hotel staff can speak Chinese or English, so even if you don’t know Korean very well, it’s not a big problem. It’s more convenient to stay in Myeongdong for the first time.

The most common stores in Myeongdong are cosmetics stores, and there are also clothing stores in the side streets. You can spend a long time walking around the whole street. I went there during the day, so many food items were not yet on display. But I still tried the fried rice cakes and blood sausage. They tasted good. The items were relatively clean. In addition, it is better to exchange money in Myeongdong. The exchange rate is better. This street is definitely popular with young people, especially girls.

I feel like when Chinese people mention Seoul, the first thing they think of is Myeongdong... The guidebooks have always said that it is a must-go place, and in recent years, there have always been negative comments about how Chinese people are a rip-off, etc. However, after this trip, I really have to say that Myeongdong is a must-go place! First of all, you have to go to Myeongdong to exchange money. After visiting several other places in Korea, Myeongdong is really the best! Secondly, it is indeed full of Chinese merchants who generally speak Chinese, and the stores also employ Chinese students, which is not bad. It is very convenient to communicate, and Myeongdong is not only liked by Chinese tourists. I think local young people in Korea also go there. Then, there are really many snacks in Myeongdong, most of which are also very delicious, and the price is actually not much different from other places! In addition to snacks, there are also many restaurants for eating. You can read more reviews and then decide on the taste. At least I haven't stepped on thunder. At the same time, cosmetics and other things are very complete and can be bought in one stop. Finally, I think their attitudes are very good and friendly!

There are a lot of people in Myeongdong, and many of them are shops selling cosmetics. Of course, it is also the best choice for foodies. Because I was alone, I went to eat Baekje Ginseng Chicken Soup, Myeongdong Dumplings, and a matcha set meal at a coffee shop. The dumpling noodles of Myeongdong Dumplings are worth a try. The ginseng chicken soup is delicious, and the chicken is cooked well, but it’s a bit greasy if you eat too much glutinous rice. The Nanta show in Myeongdong is really worth seeing. The actors are very attentive, the theater is not big, there are many laughs and interactions, it is a new form of performance, a performance that you must not miss when traveling to Korea. Of course, as a fan girl, how can I not take pictures when I "accidentally" encounter Bigbang,