Seoul is a shopper’s heaven. The city has numerous shopping malls, department stores, duty free shops, and traditional markets, making shopping available 24/7 all year-round. The streets of Gangnam, Cheongdam, and Shinsadong offer world famous brands and designer shops; Insadong and Namdaemun sell traditional handmade crafts and affordable products; and the Coex Mall, Myeongdong and Dongdaemun areas are among the most popular shopping spots in the city. Seoul also offers a variety of cultural entertainment such as performances, movies, plays, and musicals that run until late in the evening, which is a convenience for travelers who have time constraints. You can enjoy a wide range of performances from traditional Korean ones to non-verbal and dance performances.
Streets
Rodeo Street
The main street of Apgujeong is famous for being the center of fashion. The area offers a dynamic and exciting atmosphere with a variety of entertainment.
Line 3, Apgujeong Station, Exit 2
Performances
Seoul Arts Center
As the mecca of Korean arts, SAC houses an opera house, art gallery, music hall, and an arts library.
Line 3, Nambu Terminal Station, Exit 5
www.sac.or.kr
LG Arts Center
This modern multi-purpose performing arts theater was awarded the USITT Architecture Award.
Line 2, Yeoksam Station, Exit 7
www.lgart.com
Dinner & Theater
Korea House
Enjoy eight types of performances including the fan dance for about one hour before and after your meal.
Line 3, Chungmuro Station, Exit 3
www.koreahouse.co.kr
Pulhyanggi
The restaurant offers a 1-hour traditional Korean performance and its dishes were featured in two recent Korean movies, Shi-ge-jun and Hwangjinyi.
Line 2, Samseong Station, Exit 5
www.pulhyanggi.co.kr
Streets
Insadong
Recommended as the number one must-see site for foreigners, the street is full of shops selling handmade crafts, traditional items, and antiques.
Line 1, Jonggak Station; Line 3, Anguk Station
Line 5, Jongro 3-ga Station
www.goinsadong.co.kr
Jongno
Jongno is popular with its attraction combining tradition and modernity. There are hundreds of food items, and its location near Insa-dong and Samcheong-dong as well as five palaces make it a top tourist destination.
Line 1, Jonggak Station
Line 3, Jongro 3-ga Station
Performances
Chongdong Theater
Chongdong Theater
Chongdong Theater
www.chongdong.com
Nanta Theater
This non-verbal performance consists of only rhythm, beat and a storyline, and breaks down the conventional barriers of language and can be enjoyed by everyone.
Line 1 & 2, City Hall Station
www.Nanta.i-pmc.co.kr
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Recognized as among the world’s top 10 theaters, it serves as the gateway to entering the Korean and international performing arts circle.
www.sejongpac.or.kr
Streets
Namdaemun
Namdaemun Market dates back to 600 years ago and stands as Korea’s oldest market. You can find anything here from clothes, traditional Korean items and handmade crafts, glass products.
Line 4, Namdaemun Market Station, Exit 5
Bars: J.J. Mahoney’s
Dongdaemun
The area is a complex of large-scale shopping malls consisting of 27,000 retailers/wholesalers. As the fashion street of Seoul, it is highly popular among the young people and offers a variety of restaurants, stage performances and a movie theater.
Lines 2, 4, 5, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, Exit 1
Performances
Itaewon
A unique tourist zone offering restaurants and shops of various countries for foreign travelers and residents. Festivals and holidays of countries around the world are celebrated in the area.
Line 6, Itaewon Station, Exit 2
National Theater of Korea
A variety of traditional and global performances and festivals are held all year-round at the theater.
Line 3, Dongguk University Station, Exit 6
www.ntok.go.kr
Streets
Dinner & Theater
Daehak-ro
The area is famous for its small theaters and concert halls. It is the place to enjoy the performance culture of the young people. Naksan and Marronnier Park offer places to relax.
Line 4, Hyehwa Station, Exit 2
Walker Hill Hotel, Gayageum Hall
The hotel offers a blockbuster original Korean show and tickets are divided into "show & beverage" and "show & dinner."
Line 5, Gwangnaru Station, Exit 1 (take shuttle)
www.walkerhill.co.kr
Gangnam Area
Once In a Blue Moon
02-549-5490
Wine, Cocktail
Line 7, Gangnam-gu Office Station, Exit 4
www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr
Oreum
02-545-8121
Wine
Line 3, Apgujeong Station, Exit 3
Dublin Terrace
02-555-2553
Beer
Line 2, Gangnam Station, Exit 7
Herzen
02-593-9507
Beer
Line 2, Gangnam Station, Exit 5
www.herzen.co.kr
City Hall Area
Bier Halle
02-777-7051
Beer
Line 2, Euljiro 1-ga Station, Exits 1&2
www.bierhalle.co.kr
La Cle Du Vin
02-3210-1003
Wine
Line 3, Anguk Station, Exit 3
Azul
02-322-9658
Wine, Music Bar
Line 6, Sangsu Station, Exit 1
Pierre’s Bar
02-317-7183~4
Vodka Bar, Boudoir, Champagne Bar
Line 2, Euljiro 1-ga Station, Exit 7
www.lottehotel.co.kr
Yongsan Area
J.J. Mahoney's
02-798-0066
Live Cafe
Line 6, Noksapyeong Station, Grand Hyatt Seoul
All That Jazz
02-795-5701
Beer
Line 6, Itaewon Station, Exit 1
www.allthatjazz.co.kr
Wolf Hound Pub
02-749-7971
Irish Pub
Line 6, Itaewon Station, Exit 4
www.wolfhoundpub.com
Nashville
02-798-1592
Theme Bar
Line 6, Itaewon Station, Exit 4
Gangdong Area
Matilda
02-423-3629
Live Club
Line 2, Shincheon Station, Exit 4
Chunnyun-dongando
02-743-5555
Live Jazz Club, Cocktail
Line 4, Hyehwa Station, Exit 1
Iguana Deli
02-766-8538
Beer, Fried Chicken
Line 4, Hyehwa Station, Exit 1
