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Myeongdong: Hyper Shopping

Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Ranked #3 of 58 shopping in Seoul
4.0 of 5 stars 398 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Traveler Description: Myeongdong is Seoul's busiest area teeming with tens of thousands of people at any given time. There are hundreds of shops here and you can find... more »
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Bogor, Indonesia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Uniqlo is quite big here, plus Migliore. So many people in the evening. Mostly young people. Easy to reach. More

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Singapore
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

if you are a fan of Korean cosmetics (The FaceShop,SkinFood, Innisfree, Tony Moly, Natural Republics etc), these beauty shops have several branches in Myeongdong. If you are likely to spend 30,000krw or more for Korean cosmetics and intend to claim tax refund, note that only certain branches provide tax refund service. Remember to check before you enter to make purchase.... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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Street that always crowds by people..nothing much i bought from here but i had fun with their 'pasar malam' atmosphere with new thingy that i had ever see. The most attraction i was looking for here is Spao. It is a boutique that must to visit by kpop fans though. You can enjoy everysing on the 5th floor, and dont... More

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Manila
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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This is the place to be for shopaholics, foodholics, and anyone who appreciates the modern culture! Food is everywhere! From the best street food such as Ddeokbokki, Fish sticks, and sugary snacks. Restaurants and Cafes are also available. Clothing stores, small ones to big ones like Forever21 and H&M, all line up the streets. and of course, Cosmetics companies are... More

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Kuantan, Malaysia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

if yyou go during the weekend or in the evening, the whole shopping street is full of shoppers, its have everthing from the low end to the high end things. You can find alot of cosmectics shops there. Dont forget to drop by the Hello kitty cafe...its cool More

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Selangor, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

I've been 3 times to Seoul, and Myeongdong is a compulsory place for me to go. Not just for shopping, also for people watching and I even get to meet the Korean actress Song Hye Gyo (from Full House fame) once there :-)) I stayed at a hotel just across Myeongdong, so I'll visit the place everyday :-P Many many... More

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Seoul, South Korea
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
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There are plenty of foreigners here but if a Korean wants your dressing room or wants to order a meal first, prepare to give up your spot. Both of these things have happened to me a few times here. It is twice as the US and still slightly more than Europe unless you buy Korean off brands. The selection is... More

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Mesa, Arizona
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

Lace up your comfortable shoes and take a shot of patience. This place is shopping on steroids. You can't possibly prepare yourself for how crazy this place is! It's all here, you just need to weave your way through the sea of people to find whatever it is that you're looking for. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

You will always find something interesting in some nook of myeongdong. And prices are competitive too More

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HKG
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012
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Myeongdong , really a good place to shop in Seoul. You'll find a lot of shops and restaurants around. The best time to shop is after 12pm. All shop are open for business. Most of the shop sales promoters able to speak English and Chinese , especially beauty products shop. There are a lot of hawkers if you go by... More

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