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Must-Go Places in Myeongdong, Seoul
As one of the most popular tourist shopping destinations in Seoul, Myeongdong has a variety of spots to visit from tons of shopping spots including big fancy department stores, trendy local shops, malls and an array of cosmetic stores to historical cathedral and N Seoul tower. These are the places that you must visit as a traveler to enjoy Myeongdong to the fullest.
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Myeongdong Cathedral 명동성당
Myeongdong Cathedral, the first Western-style brick building in Korea, was completed in May 1898. It's one of the landmarks in the busy Myeongdong.
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Ha Dong Kwan 하동관
First opened in 1939, it is the most representative gomtang (traditional Korean soup boiled with beef bone) restaurant in Seoul. It closes at 4:30pm!
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Cafe Coin 카페 코인
Opened 17 years ago, Cafe Coin is one of the oldest and the most popular cafes in Myeongdong. Serves about 80 kinds of drinks, cakes and side menus. Especially known for Green tea Bingsu (Ice flakes).
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Twosome Coffee Myeongdong 투썸커피 명동올리브점
Signature branch of Twosome Coffee that collaborates with Korean stars. So far it has partnered with Super Junior Siwon and the popular actor Lee Min Ho.
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Myeongdong Croquette 명동 고로케
A famous street vendor which offers a variety of croquettes. A very long queue is usually expected.
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Olive Young (Myeongdong) 올리브영 (명동)
The biggest branch in Korea is located here in Myeongdong. Olive Young is a drug store that offers a variety of cosmetics.
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SM TOWN Pop Up Store
Located on the first and basement floors of Lotte Young Plaza, it's a must visit shopping place for any SM fans.
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Myeongdong Kyoja 명동교자
A very famous noodle restaurant which has been around for 40 years. Any first timer must try their knife cut soup noodle and fresh Kimchi.
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Noon Square 눈스퀘어
A shopping complex that has brand shops and various stores of new Korean designers (5th floor). It's also connected to CGV Movie theater.
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Geumgang Seokkeojjigae 금강 섞어찌개
Opened for 40 years, it's a renowned restaurant for its seokkojjigae- a mixed spicy stew with squid and pork along with tofu, mushroom, watercress, rice cake and noodles.
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Korea Shooting Club 코리아슈팅클럽
It's where you can experience shooting with a live ammunition! Well-known as a filming site for dramas and movies, "Korea Shooting Club" boasts the largest number of firearms and the best facilities for shooting in the country.
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Osulloc Tea House (오설록티하우스)
A true paradise for tea lovers where you can immerse yourself in the wonderful world of tea. The second floor of the tea house is a cultural space for visitors to experience green tea.
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Lotte Department Store (Myeongdong) 명동 롯데백화점
One of the biggest department stores in Korea. It's connected with Lotte Hotel and Young Plaza offering a variety of goods for shopping.
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