- Starfield COEX Mall: This popular mall is a must-visit place when travelling to Seoul. It has over 300 brands that include fashion, beauty, electronics, and entertainment. The mall offers a unique spot called the Starfield Library which has over 50,000 reading materials, tall bookshelves, and is a popular spot for photoshoots and relaxation. There is also an aquarium located on the basement level of the mall with 650 species of marine life. COEX Mall is a great place for all ages where you can find a wide range of items and pick from many eateries located within the mall.
Location: 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Myeongdong Shopping Street: Myeongdong is one of Korea’s prime shopping districts and is one of the top places to visit. The area has tons of department stores, shopping malls, and side street shops. The most popular items that can be found here include clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, makeup, skincare, and more. If you’re hungry, stop by a street vendor that can be found on almost every corner. Local and international brands can be found all over Myeongdong Shopping Street.
Location: 83-9 Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea -  Dongdaemun Market: Dongdaemun Market is one of South Korea’s largest wholesale retail shopping districts. Many shopping malls, specialty shops, and manufacturers can be found here. You can find a variety of clothes, shoes, electronics, leather goods, and more here. There is an alley dedicated to streetfood where people can relax and eat in between stores.
Location: 83-9 Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hongdae: Hongdae is known for its youthful ambience that attracts the young generation of locals, foreigners, and students from the nearby Hongik University. Items found here range from handmade clothes to luxury goods. There is a free market on the weekend taking place from 1pm-6pm where local artists showcase their handmade crafts, accessories, and second-hand goods. Other than shopping, visitors can enjoy live dance performances, cultural events, festivals, and more.
Location: Hongdae, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Itaewon: Itaewon is the district where you can find the largest number of foreigners. There are hundreds of shops selling imported fashion brands, handbags, shoes, souvenirs, and more. You can find a diverse range of clothing sizes here, and there are even local tailors that will provide you with custom-made apparel.
Location: Itaewon-dong, Seoul, South Korea - Insadong: Insadong is a popular area where some of the best souvenirs can be found. Some popular souvenirs include: hanbok, hanji, artwork, vintage toys, pottery, and crafts.
Location: 62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Namdaemun Market: Namdaemun Market is one of the busiest markets in South Korea. You can find quality leather goods, clothing, crafts, imported goods, electronics, traditional medicine, and more at affordable rates. It is a great place for shopping during the day, and becomes a vibrant night market from 11pm-4am every day.
Location: 21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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