Buzz
South Korea's shopping haven comes alive with the bustling Korea Grand Sale event happening from August 14th to October 31st at major shopping centers.
Top Destinations for Big Spending during the Sale Season while Traveling in South Korea
With the special Pre-Grand Sale program, travelers get 21 days to enjoy 50-70% discounts on numerous items and services. You'll definitely need a hefty wallet for an extended shopping spree here. If you're a shopping enthusiast, let's explore the locations of the Big Sale event to satisfy your passion.
Incheon International Airport - Incheon
For many, Incheon International Airport is not just a place for planes to land and take off, but also a space for shopping, experiencing arts and culture, and relaxation.
Expansive shopping area combined with a network of restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, often hosting cultural and artistic activities. The items here are diverse, and notably, many are duty-free.
Myeongdong District
Located in the heart of Seoul, Myeongdong is a fashion shopping paradise with a wide variety of options, always bustling with tourists. With famous clothing stores and cosmetics shops, Myeongdong is also the birthplace of many fashion trends.
Travelers can find most affordable fashion brands here like Zara, H&M, Forever 21... clustered together on the main street. You can also find famous Korean cosmetic and fashion brands such as Missha, The Face Shop, Nature Republic, Basic House, and Codes Combine... One small note is to bring your passport as there are many areas offering discounts for tourists.
Dongdaemun Commercial District
The main road divides Dongdaemun into 2 main areas: one side is a large retail center for tourists, the other side is Dongdaemun Market - the holy land of domestic fashion in Korea. Here, there are currency exchange shops and staff who can speak English, Japanese, or Chinese.
Notable centers include Doosan Tower, Migliore, Freya Town, Designer’s Club, Migliore Valley, Nuzzon, Gwanghee Fashion Mall, Jeil Pyeonghwa, and Heungin Stardom.
Especially, Dongdaemun has a night market open after 9 PM that is very popular. Be cautious with your choices as returns here are difficult to accept.
Garosugil District
Being the hotspot for the latest fashion trends in Seoul, Garosugil is favored by fashion enthusiasts for its reasonable prices and abundant choices.
Besides shopping, Garosugil stands out with its outdoor cafés heavily influenced by Western styles. Besides shopping, you can consider a fun-filled date here. Due to its uniqueness, traffic congestion is common here on weekends. Plan accordingly for easier transportation.
Itaewon Shopping District
Itaewon, situated in Yongsan district, Seoul, has long been the go-to shopping district for foreigners in Korea. Renowned for its hip hop stores, it's also a hub for counterfeit brand-name bags, shirts, and jewelry.
Travelers will find pedestrian pathways very convenient, with stores renovated and upgraded to serve tourists. Customers can shop comfortably as sellers are proficient in English. After indulging in shopping, you can enjoy a variety of international cuisines in this area.
Apgujeong-dong District
This shopping district is known for its luxurious and sophisticated fashion style. Emphasizing simplicity in dressing, yet particularly focusing on highlights like scarves, boldly printed shirts, or accessories such as belts, clutch bags, watches... making fashion here stand out.
Based on its fashion style, one can infer that Apgujeong-dong is the living hub for many intellectuals, artists, and wealthiest families in Seoul. Young people also flock here for its chicness and the latest fashion trends from the land of kimchi.
According to Vnexpress.net
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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour
MytourNovember 24, 2015
