Korea is a shopper’s paradise. You can find great deals for shoes, bags, clothes, leather goods, silks, antiques etc. In a short time, Korea has reinvented itself by overcoming its troubled past. It balances history and traditions while embracing the new conveniences. Tourists are often delighted by Korea’s fantastic shopping malls and department stores as well as traditional markets. Department stores have fixed prices while you can get good bargains with the street vendors such as Namdaemun and Dongdaemun markets.
Insa Dong is a real attraction and represents traditional culture and craft. Pottery, Hanji (Korean paper), traditional teas, Hanbok (traditional clothing) etc. are all available here. Vehicles are not permitted on weekends.
Myeong Dang is one of the busiest places in Seoul and one of the main shopping destinations. Located in the heart of Seoul, It is packed with restaurants and shops. There are 2 anchor shops, Lotte and Shinsegae. These 2 sell luxury brands, while malls like H&M and Migliore offer modest prices. Street shops are even cheaper. Every cosmetic brand has a store in Myeong Dang.
Other main shopping areas inclue Apgujeong-dong, Central City, Cheongdam-dong, COEX Mall, Dongdaemun Market,Gyeong-dong Oriental Medicine Market,Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, Hyehwa Philippine Market, Itaewon-dong Shopping Area, Janganpyeong Antique Market, Namdaemun Market, Nonhyeon Furniture Street, Sinchon-dong and Ahyon-dong, Wholesale Plant and Flower Market, Yongsan Electronics Market.
Shopping in Seoul is a pleasure and its interesting to see the mixture of the traditional with the modern. Many areas hold shopping festivals too throughout the year.
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