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SHOPPING SEOUL
Gangnam Style PACK YOUR BIGGEST SUITCASE AND COME SHOPPING IN SEOUL
BY LEANNE DE TOERKENCZY
The capital of South Korea, Seoul, is a fascinating mix of the old and the new: from the Buddhist temples and palaces to the fashion runways of downtown.
Seoul is one of the most popular tourist destinations and it is packed with traditional markets, high end labels, cutting edge shopping and some great bargains. So wear comfortable shoes, put on a smile, bring your money and let’s go shopping.
Temple overlooking Gangnam district.
Myeongdong If you love fashion and style you are in for a treat. Megeongdong is the centre of shopping in Seoul consisting of over 300,000 square meters of pure shopping. Here you will find big brand names such as Zara, the fashion giant UNIQLO, H&M and Nike. Migliore Mall is a major draw card for visitors and shoppers. There is easy access to it’s stores through various subway connections and it is regarded as the shopping district for the 5 to 20+ age group. Teenagers tend to flock here, as there is entertainment and a great Food
Hall on level seven. There are so many shops here, and many sell unique self- designed clothes, bags and shoes. Plus it has the famous Lotte Department store with several floors of duty free shopping where you buy hands free and pick up at the airport later. Some shops have prices on them but many don’t so get ready to bargain, it’s all part of the fun.
Dongdaemun This is a mega shopping experience where you can shop all day and shop all night. There are a number of large buildings and there is
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