Trenvl Weekly Magazine — Week 06
Myeongdong Special Edition
Seoul’s iconic shopping district where fashion, street food, beauty, and city life collide.
Raw Footage of Myeongdong, Seoul
Walking vibes from Seoul’s most famous shopping street
2. Weekly Hot Places — Top 5 in Myeongdong
Five must-visit spots in Seoul's shopping paradise.
HOT
1) Myeongdong Main Street
Korea's #1 shopping street—K-beauty flagship stores, fashion brands, and endless street food stalls.
CULTURE
2) Myeongdong Cathedral
Korea's first Gothic cathedral (1898)—stunning architecture and peaceful gardens in the city center.
LUXURY
3) Lotte Department Store & Shinsegae
Premium shopping experience—luxury brands, duty-free zones, and rooftop observation decks.
3. Best Photo Spots — Top 3 in Myeongdong
Instagram-worthy locations in Seoul's heart.
1) Myeongdong Cathedral Gothic Arches
Stunning Gothic architecture perfect for elegant portrait shots and architectural photography.
2) N Seoul Tower Lock Terrace
Love locks wall with Seoul skyline backdrop—romantic and iconic Seoul shot.
3) Neon Shopping Street at Night
Bright store signs, street food carts, and bustling crowds—quintessential Seoul energy.
4. Local Food Picks — Myeongdong Edition
1) Street Food Heaven
Giant tornado potatoes, egg bread, cheese lobster tails—Myeongdong invented viral Korean street food.
2) Korean BBQ & Samgyeopsal
Famous grilled pork belly restaurants—premium cuts with unlimited side dishes and soju.
3) Myeongdong Gyoza & Kalguksu
Legendary dumpling restaurants and handmade knife-cut noodles—local comfort food favorites.
5. One-Day Myeongdong Itinerary
Suggested Timeline
11:00
Myeongdong Cathedral Visit
Morning quiet time + photo session in beautiful gardens
13:00
K-Beauty Shopping Spree
Visit flagship stores—free samples and skincare consultations
15:00
Namsan Cable Car & N Seoul Tower
Afternoon city views + love locks terrace
18:00
Street Food Tasting Tour
Try tornado potatoes, egg bread, hotteok while exploring main street
20:00
Night Shopping & Department Stores
Lotte or Shinsegae duty-free shopping until 22:00
6. K-Culture Highlight — K-Beauty & Shopping Culture in Myeongdong
Why Myeongdong is Korea's Beauty & Shopping Capital
- K-beauty brands test new products here first—global tourists drive trends
- Highest concentration of cosmetics stores in Asia—over 100 beauty shops in one district
- Tax-free shopping and multilingual staff make it international shopping paradise
7. Korea Guide Tips — Myeongdong
Getting There
Subway Line 4 Myeongdong Station (Exit 6 or 8) → main shopping street entrance in 1 minute.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings = less crowded / Evening 18:00–21:00 = street food prime time / Avoid weekends if you dislike crowds.
Budget
Street food ₩3,000–8,000 / K-beauty ₩5,000–50,000 / Duty-free luxury = tax savings up to 10%.
8. Shopping Now — Myeongdong Picks
- K-beauty sheet masks & skincare sets — bulk discounts available
- Korean fashion brands — Stylenanda, Chuu, Mixxo for trendy streetwear
- Duty-free luxury goods — designer bags, watches, cosmetics at tax-free prices
9. TikTok & Reels Hot Clips
- Haul videos of K-beauty shopping bags overflowing
- Trying viral street food like cheese-pull egg bread and giant lobster tails
- Time-lapse of Myeongdong transforming from day shopping to night food paradise
10. Trenvl Hot Deals — This Week's Tours
- Myeongdong K-Beauty Shopping Tour with Expert Guide
- N Seoul Tower Sunset + Night View Package
- Myeongdong Street Food Crawl Experience
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