I explored Myeongdong, a vibrant and busy neighborhood in Seoul, for the first time with my family. We started by venturing through the underground shopping mall near the subway station before heading topside to experience the lively streets. We tried a variety of delicious street foods, including a sweet cream cheese pastry, tender chicken skewers, candied fruit, cheesy egg toast, Oreo churros, and the viral 10-won cheese bread. We also visited a cat cafe with over 50 cats, which was a ton of fun for the kids, and explored beauty stores like Olive Young. Myeongdong lived up to its hype as a paradise for street food, shopping, and nightlife. — Seoul · Myeongdong

Travel tips

If you like hustle and bustle, Myeongdong is the place to be.

If you like skin care and are looking for Korean beauty products, Myeongdong street has many stores.

If you have kids, be prepared for them to want every treat they see in Myeongdong.

K-Beauty, fashion streets, and street food.