Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone
명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구 · Seoul · Theme parks & experiences
Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food. · · Myeong-dong is a popular destination for shopping, culture, arts and fashion. Major shopping malls such as Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore and Samik Fashion Town are located here. Shoppers can find a variety of products here from high-end items to relatively inexpensive clothes. There’s also no shortage of street food, traditional restaurants, coffee shops and fancy cafes. · · Namdaemun Market is the biggest traditional market in Korea. Visitors can purchase souvenirs and local produce at an affordable price in the shopping complex crowded with stores and street stalls. The market sells a variety of clothes, kitchenware, toys, accessories, food, flowers and imported goods. · · Bukchang-dong and Sogong-dong have high-end accommodations including Lotte Hotel Seoul and Westin Chosun Seoul, duty-free shops, and restaurants serving traditional dishes. · · [Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong Special Tourist Zone] · Areas included: Myeong-dong, Bukchang-dong, Mugyo-dong and Da-dong, Seoul · Area size: 872,809 ㎡ · Tourist attractions: Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong, Department Stores (Lotte Department and Shinsegae Department Store, etc.), Traditional Market, Duty-free Shop, Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, etc.
| Type | Theme parks & experiences |
|---|---|
| Region | Seoul |
| Address | 40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul |
Getting there
On nearby while you're here
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- Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony 2026
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- Aug 13, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026SeMA Public Space Project: A Dance That Crosses Forever
- Apr 16, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026Gana Art Collection: Beneath Technology — Scenes at the Threshold
Within walking distance
Sungnyemun Gate
Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum
Seosomun Historical Park
Culture Station Seoul 284
Deoksugung Palace
Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate
Korea Postage Stamp Museum (우표박물관(구.우표문화누리))
