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Myeongdong is a walkable, family-friendly neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants and coffee shops. The neighborhood has many charming qualities, its rich culture among the more noteworthy. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the parks, while others visit for the local theater. Myeongdong is a great home base for exploring the greater Seoul area, especially with so many hotels and holiday apartments to choose from.

Sightseeing around Myeongdong

The museums and theaters provide some cultural flavor, while the monuments and historic sites offer insight into local lore. Stroll the halls at Seoul Animation Center, Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum, or Postal Museum of Korea. You can buy tickets to live performances at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre, Myeongdong Theater, and Seoul Namsan Gugakdang. Monuments like Myeongdong Cathedral, Korea House, and Seoul International Finance Center are well regarded. Notable landmarks include Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul Plaza, and Sungnyemun Gate. Bring the family to Namsan Cable Car, Namsan Botanical Garden, and COEX Aquarium.

You can get some shopping done while you're here, or take part in any number of other activities. Namsan Park, Tapgol Park, or Seosomun Park are ideal spots to enjoy the outdoors. Hongneung Arboretum, Dream Forest, and Jangja Lake Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature. With a shopping trip to Noon Square, Lotte Department Store, or Namdaemun Market, you might find that perfect souvenir. Ssamji-gil, Lotte Outlets - Seoul Station Branch, and Gwangjang Traditional Market are other spots for some local fun.

A few of the area's most popular attractions are Gyeongbok Palace, Dongdaemun Market, and National Museum of Korea. You can also visit Bank of Korea Museum, T.um SK Telecom Technology Museum, and Global Village Folklore Museum.

Getting around Myeongdong

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Myeong-dong Station, Chungmuro Station, or Euljilo 3-ga Station.

At 10 miles (16.1 km), Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.) is the closest major airport to Myeongdong. You can also fly in and out of Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.), which is located 30.4 miles (48.9 km) away.