You can purchase various products such as clothes, shoes, and accessories. Compared to Namdaemun or Dongdaemun, many good-quality brands are sold in Myeong-dong. Such stores include Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore, Noon Square and M Plaza.

Myeong-Dong, Seoul

Retail Stores - Myeong-dong, Seoul.

Myeong-dong Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Korea

You can purchase good-quality products at the department stores or other fashionable products at reasonable prices at Migliore or Myeong-dong Clothes.. Moreover, all kinds of brand shops are densely located along the main street and lanes.

Myeong-dong also has family restaurants, fast food, and Korean, Western and Japanese food. Many restaurants in Myeong-dong specialize in pork cutlet and kalguksu (noodles). Other than restaurants, there are many convenient facilities such as hair salons, banks and theaters. Myeong-dong Catholic Church is also a famous tourist attraction. It is the first and main church of Catholicism in Korea and was built in the Gothic style. Behind the church is a space where you can relax from long hours of touring.

Lotte World is divided into a ‘’Adventure’ theme once you are inside the building, and outside is a ‘Magic Island’ theme next to Seokchonhosu Lake. Lotte World Adventure has certain districts representing different countries with various kinds of facilities and souvenir shops. You can enjoy watching parades, numerous films, laser shows, and a variety of international cuisines even during the holidays. Magic Island is situated outdoors, where the dazzling Magic Castle is located as well as thrilling high-altitude rides that you can’t experience elsewhere. Be sure to also check out the peaceful walking trail around the lake.

Lotte World Theme Park, Korea

Lotte World's icelink is one of the most famous places among couples

Lotte World - Korean Disneyland

Lotte World at night

One of the major reasons tourists are attracted to Lotte World is the amusement rides. The Gyro Drop and Gyro Swing are the top pleasers– a steep drop with an altitude of 70 meters, or taste the thrilling sensation of being inside a tornado. You may need to take your shoes off before you get on since mostly likely they will come off during the ride. The Flume Ride is a long boat with a high-altitude wave, and the Spanish Pirate Ship swings at an electrifying 75 degrees. Besides the excitement of these rides, Lotte World also contains a variety of parades and laser shows. The 200 performers sing and dance to music in the World Carnival Parade, which adds excitement to the theme park. The parade takes place at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and the laser show is held in the late evening at 9:30 pm

After enjoying the rides, don’t miss skating on the ice rink as well as visiting the museum. The ice rink is situated indoors on the B3 floor, and is opened throughout the year. Its pleasant atmosphere is perfect for family and couples to enjoy. The hours are from 10:30 am to 10:30 pm, and runs even during the holidays. Its facilities include a restaurant, a ticket booth, a snack bar, a sports shop, a skate rental service, and a changing room.

On the other hand, The Folk Museum is the most popular museum for foreign tourists. Folk cultural items are displayed and the items go back 5,000 years in Korean history as well as miniature villages, and a playground. The museum layout was arranged to attract the visitors’ attention and the displays are easily understandable. In addition, audio-visual devices and miniature models will make it more enjoyable.

Gyeongbok Palace  (closed Tuesday) was built in the late 1300s, and has been destroyed and reconstructed numerous times. English tours are available about three times daily for visitors to learn more about Korea’s architectural traditions and court customs. Give yourself at least an hour to stroll around the pavilions and halls within the palace’s spacious walled grounds.

Gyeongbok-gung palace, Seoul

Gyeongbok-gung Palace

In accordance with Camus, it can be said that the beautiful attractions of the city of Seoul would only leave one despair for the time of his tour is restricted and he would have to get back to his original place by leaving behind this magnificent city. Sightseeing in Seoul, therefore, offers you the glimpse of an eternity that we should like to stretch out over the whole of time.

The most charming feature of Seoul is the gathering of millenniums – high-rise buildings towering above ancient temples, oasis of quiet gardens encircled by shining skyscrapers, and splendid palaces hosting traditional ceremonies as they did centuries ago.

Changdeok Palace and Biwon Garden

Registered as a World Heritage, Biwon Garden is typical of palace backyards where kings and other members of the royal family would go to relax and entertain. The erection of Changdeok Palace was resumed in 1405 and in 1463; King Sejo expanded the palace and created Biwon (secret) Garden.

Changgveong Palace

Initially built in 1104 as a summer palace for the kings of the Koryo Dynasty, Changgyeong was burned in 1592, although most have been rebuilt at least once since then.

Deoksu Palace
Located in downtown Seoul across the street from City Hall, Deoksu Palace which contains many scenic areas and is a favorite among wedding photographers who can overrun the area on weekdays vividly contrasts modern Seoul with traditional Korea.

Gyeongbok Palace

Built at the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty this Gyeongbok Palace encompasses 419,100 square meters of halls, pavilions, offices, storerooms, gates and bridges.

Hangang Park

Hangang Park located along the banks of the Han River is another wonderful place to relax, explore and view Seoul-dwellers enjoying themselves.

Jongmyo Shrine and Gardens

According to Confucian tradition, the royal family would perform elaborate rituals here five times each year to pay respect to their royal ancestors. The tradition still holds today, although the Jongmyo Daeje (Royal Shrine Ritual) is only performed once each year in May.

Korean Folk Village

At the Folk Village, traditional dress, buildings, and folk traditions are recreated, making it a pleasant daytrip a short 30 minute drive from Seoul.

National Theater

The National Theatre complex houses a main stage, two smaller stages, and a free outdoor performing area. During performances, a playroom for young children is available.

National War Museum

This is located across the street from Korea’s Department of Defense. Its impressive granite facade and surrounding park with vintage airplanes and tanks catch the eyes of people passing by along the main road.

Olympic Park

Covering over 1.5 million square meters, Olympic Park arranged in a fan-shaped pattern preserves the spirit of the 1988 Seoul Olympics.