Cheongdam dong, Seoul

Seoul is the capital and the largest city of South Korea. No matter what, tourists visiting Seoul from different parts of the world always find some time to do a bit of shopping. Shopping in Seoul is one of the popular activities which tourists like to indulge in. The city is home to numerous markets and wonderful shops. One of the most popular among the markets is the Cheongdam-dong, Seoul.

Cheongdam-dong, Seoul is famously known as the `Fashion and Art Street'. Cheongdam-dong Market is located at a walking distance towards Cheongdam Park from Galleria Department Store in Apkujeong-dong. The Fashion and Art Street is also known as the Yuppie Street or Rodeo Street. The name `Yuppie Street' has a little history related to the culture of Apgujung. In the early days, children of the affluent families, after their completion of studies abroad, used to return to Korea and fetch themselves some high-salary job or remained jobless, spending the riches of their respective families. Eventually they were attracted to the culture of Cheongdam-dong and relocated there.

Cheongdam-dong, Seoul is a market which is home to about 50 shops. This includes shops set up by local fashion designers. One will find shops that are renowned for the vast range of imported products of internationally acclaimed brands. Cheongdam-dong, Seoul also boasts about 30 modern galleries which are worth a visit.

The local residents of Cheongdam-dong are financially well-off and have love for various forms of art and culture. At Cheongdam-dong in Seoul, one can find fantastic restaurants world class fashion shops. This is often said that the Cheongdam-dong market has been set up to cater to the needs of the highly affluent people. Many are of the view that the prices of items like dressing materials, coffee etc. are very high in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. Sometimes it is even three to four times higher than the prices at other places.