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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

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