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How to deal with summer in Jongno, Seoul

This is for travelers who hate sweating or who are exhausted by summer heat. This theme guides you to not only delicious meals but also exciting indoor activities. These places reflect Korean culture and give you fun by giving you practical advice.

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Hamheung Gombo Naengmyeon 함흥곰보냉면

Naengmyeon is Korean style cool noodle. And this place serves 3 types of noodle. So you can choose whichever you prefer. And they also sell big dumplings called 'mandu'. It was recommended officially by the Seoul authority. Seoul guaranteed this restaurant, too.

Sulbing Jongno Branch 설빙 종로점

Sulbing is one of the most famous dessert cafes. Their specialty is bingsu which is iced milk snowflake with dressing. Bingsu is truly the bestselling dessert in the summer time.

Jongno Samgyetang 종로 삼계탕

Samgyetang, hot chicken soup, is one of the famous summer time foods in Korea. This Samgyetang restaurant is so famous that if you get there right in the middle of lunch or dinner time, you might not be able to get a seat.

Avenue of Youth

An avenue where you can find a variety of street vendors. Small but essential. You can taste teokbokki (rice cake), real fruit juice and dalgona (sweets) and more.

Board Story

This is a great place to play board games in group or couple. If you want to have some fun, this is the perfect place. They provide you with around 100 types of board games and if you get bored at one, you are free to change it to another one over and over.

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