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Seoul abounds in shopping venues. On one hand, Yongsan Electronics Market sells
every item related to electronic gadgets and appliances and on the other hand,
streets like Nonhyeon, Yangjae and others sell items related to furniture, flower
etc. Located close to Myeong-dong station, the Myeong-dong Shopping Area
is one of the best places in Seoul to shop for garments, shoes and other fashion
accessories.
Spreading across an area of over 300,000 square meters, Myeong-dong Area is considered as one of the trendiest shopping areas in Korea. The numerous shops that are lined at both sides of this area sell readymade garments, shoes, handbags, accessories as well as cosmetics. You can get all the major international brand of cosmetics like Poison, Versace and others. The clothes sold here are of international quality. Though in many shops local brand of garments are sold, the design and cuts are at par with those sold in the international markets. Besides the locally manufactured garments, imported apparels too are sold here. Myeong-dong Shopping Area also houses quite a number of departmental stores. These departmental stores are a good option to find your required items especially if you do not want to shop roaming around a lot of shops. One thing you should keep in mind that, unlike the shops located at the side of the streets, you can not bargain in departmental stores. Their price is fixed. The Myeong-dong Shopping Area also has numerous restaurants, cafes and coffee shops. Frequented mainly by the young and trendy Koreans, the eateries serve great food and drinks. This area is also famous for a happening night life. The night clubs here play foot tapping music and remain open almost entire night. The best way to reach Myeong-dong Shopping Area is by Subway line. Traveling along Subway line number 4, get off at Myeong-dong Station. A few minutes on foot will reach to this shopping Mecca.
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