Any trip to Korea would not be completed if you do not plan a shopping-spree for Seoul. It is genuinely the shopping oasis that attracts plenty of people and forces them to take flights to Seoul and have the most amusing and pleasurable experience of their lives. From charming traditional street shops and markets to ritzy glitzy shopping malls and departments, the place features plenty of amazing shopping spots. You can buy antiques, arts and crafts, health and beauty products, leather goods, jewellery, accessories, electronics and various other designer goods at a very affordable rate. Most of the shopping destinations remain open till night so you can also enjoy after dark. For a night filled with entertainment and adventure, don’t miss the chance to shop in Seoul.
The COEX Mall is a popular name that has been originated from the Convention and Exhibition Centre that links the World Trade Tower with Samseong subway station. It is one of the most entertaining and fun offering locations of Seoul that is beautifully settled in the heart of the city. It occupies the land area of more than 85,000 square metres and features plenty of gadgets, clothing and stores selling books. It also houses an aquarium with a variety of tropical sharks and fish, underground dining facilities and museums as well.
Dongdaemun Market is another recommended and worth-visiting shopping heaven that consists of traditional markets as well as shopping centres. You can purchase plenty of interesting goods like accessories, jewellery, beauty products and clothing. You can also opt for leather goods, toys, plumbing and electronic items on a very reasonable price. The most famous mall is Doosan Tower that occupies approximately 100 shops- selling international and local labels also. Some other worth-visiting malls are Migliore Valley, Jeil Pyeonghwa, Heungin Stardom and Gwanghee Fashion.
Express Bus Terminal Shopping is very much interesting and that place provides you an opportunity to buy various bags, accessories, clothes, cosmetics and books also. Galleria is another stunning and magnificent site that is very famous for branded items and high-quality products. There are plenty of merchandise like clothes, sports gear, accessories, bags and shoes as well. The quality is truly unparalleled and the items are worth-purchasing. Gwangjang Market is another destination where you can shop for hanboks, handicrafts, linen bed sheets, textiles, silk and satin. It always remains bustling and vibrant with large crowd of people because the products are inexpensive and any individual can easily afford them.
Also don’t miss the chance to head towards Namdaemun Market which has derived its name from the main gate to the ancient city called as Great South Gate, Namdaemun. Here you can shop traditional oriental medicines, electronics, utensils, imported goods, crafts, clothing and great quality leather goods. The Seoul Folk Flea market is another popular name that serves as the market of treasures like authentic antique pottery, manual typewriters, old harmonicas and many others. You will find more than 900 booths that sell old music records, toys, clothing, electronics and plenty of decorative stones. You must also visit Seoul Souvenir Shop, Tong-In Store and Yongsan Electronics Market.
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