Myeongdongㅣ Oppa Tells You
Creatrip's Oppa tells you about Myeongdong! What to eat, what to buy, where to go.
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Oppa Tells You ㅣMyeongdong
Creatrip's Oppa tells you everything about Myeongdong!
If you feel swamped by all the information about Myeongdong on the Internet, how about going to the essentials of Myeongdong that your local Oppa has chosen?
If you're curious about the video, click below!
Myeongdong
1. N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower is very close to Myeongdong. You can take the cable car near the Chinese embassy and easily go up to N Seoul Tower.
It's open until 11 PM, so how about going around Myeongdong first, then up to N Seoul Tower in the evening?
If you visit N Seoul Tower, don't forget to check out the love locks!
2. Currency Exchange
We recommend the 2 currency exchange points in front of the Chinese embassy entrance. They provide the best exchange rates, so make sure to remember these 2 points and exchange your currency here.
If you want to know the currency rates, check out our Creatrip app for easy access to the latest rates!
3. Shopping
Myeongdong, the Haven of Shopping! When you step out of Myeongdong Station Exit 6, you will be greeted by endless shops.
At Myeongdong you can find everything from budget brands to Korea's famous Lotte, Hyundai, and Shinsegae department stores.
If you're looking for luxury brands, go to the department store! If your looking for other sports brands or budget brands, head on to Myeongdong Station Exit 6, and shop away!
4. Street Food
Myeongdong is full of various street food items. However... nowadays Myeongdong's street food is quite pricey.
Creatrip's Oppa recommends that you just look around the street food, and save your money to get a better meal at our restaurant recommendations!
5. Hot places to eat
First up, Myeongdong Kyoja! This is the place that Creatrip's Oppa visited in the video. Kalguksu noodles with kyoja, steamed kyoja...! This hot place was also listed on the Michelin guidebook!
It's a pay-first system, so don't panic if they ask you to pay first
Second, Goyonam is known for their Insta-worthy 55cm raw beef sushi and goindol galbi.
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Third, Hadongkwan's gomtang (beef bone soup) has been recognized for its consistent flavor and listed on the Michelin guidebook!
6. Myeongdong Cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral is known for its breathtaking architecture and more than a century of history.
Below Myeongdong Cathedral, there is a place called 1898 Shop, where you can have refreshments and a quick meal.
You can also purchase cathedral souvenirs, and they also provide tax refunds for tourists from abroad.
If you still haven't watched Oppa's Myeongdong video, check it out now!
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