Saturday, November 24, 2012

MYEONGDONG, KOREA'S SHOPPING HAVEN!

 If you happen to visit South Korea, it is a must for you to experience shopping in the country's biggest shopping district called Myeongdong. It is the mecca of  shopping in South Korea with a daily influx of between 1.5 to 2 million visitors. It expands more than a few kilometers of shopping from mid priced to high-end brands both local and international. It is indeed a must for any tourist to experience Korea's shopping haven!

Located in the heart of Seoul Myeongdong Market is a stunning shopping district with countless shops, restaurants and even street foods! They say its wild popularity has given other Korean districts to come up with their own.


Two anchor department stores - Lotte and Shinsegae along with other large shopping malls offer unprecedented shopping experience one can only imagine possible in Korea.  Shops for clothing, cosmetics, electronics, restaurants of all kinds, cafe shops, street foods abound in all sections and corners of  Myeongdong. The area truly breathes with shopping in mind.


I have been there quiet a few times and I could say each visit is an experience. Due to stiff competition, each store offers varied promos and offerings. I could not get enough of Myeongdong. One thing, tourists also enjoy tax free shopping where you can get refund at the international airport thereby reducing the price of an already good buy.

At 5pm, slowly, the street is slowly filled up with various stalls from clothing,jewelries,  cellphone cases, street foods, etc. Name it, they sell it. New stores are also up for opening anytime so new attractions can be had the next time you may visit. Simply, Myeongdong is a living and changing shopping haven!

Come visit and for sure you will be amazed as I did!

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