Seoul · Myeongdong
A little beauty, a little history
Myeongdong shopping streets: Explore a central shopping district with beauty stores, fashion shops and a broad choice of dining. Add the cathedral for a quieter architectural stop. Myeongdong Cathedral: Visit Seoul’s historic Gothic cathedral, completed in 1898, above the busy Myeongdong shopping streets. This is an active place of worship.
Allow about 2 hours as an editorial estimate, excluding your journey to and from the area. Check each venue’s hours, weather and route before starting.
Suggested stops
Myeongdong shopping streets
명동
Explore a central shopping district with beauty stores, fashion shops and a broad choice of dining. Add the cathedral for a quieter architectural stop.
Start with the shops on your list, pause for food or coffee, then walk toward the cathedral. Keep receipts together if you plan to use a tax-refund service.
Myeongdong Cathedral
명동대성당
Visit Seoul’s historic Gothic cathedral, completed in 1898, above the busy Myeongdong shopping streets. This is an active place of worship.
Approach from the shopping streets, take time to view the building from the grounds, and check whether visitor entry is appropriate. Afterwards, return to Myeongdong for a meal or shopping.