A trip to South Korea is always a sea of impressions. Starting from cafes and restaurants, where you will enjoy delicious and inexpensive food, and ending with shopping trips in which you can bargain and find decent discounts. But shopping in Korea can be wrong if you do not know the places that are good for this business.
It is important to know when going on a shopping trip to Seoul
Also going shopping, remember that Korea is a country where the sizes of clothes are indicated in centimeters, and the sizes of shoes in millimeters.
You can pay for goods not only in cash. In most boutiques, payment is also made using cards of international payment systems.
You can buy in most stores from 10 am to 8 pm. At this time, most of the markets and shopping centers.
Shops and shops in Seoul
Going to shopping in Seoul, you must first decide in which shopping area you will go. There are several in the city:
- Myeongdong - this area is located in the heart of the city. Here you can buy clothes of famous brands, as well as shoes and jewelry. There are two large shopping centers here: Migliore and Shinsegae.
- Appukuzhon is the district where the famous Rodeo street is located. Here you will find the most fashionable and expensive stores of famous brands of clothing and world brands.
- Itavon is a place where you can also find many fashion shops. Most sellers here speak English. Also in this area there are many bars and restaurants.
- Insadon - an area in which you can find a sea of bookstores, antique and souvenir shops, There is also a market where a lot of antiques are concentrated.
- Cheongdam-dong - in this area is worth to visit lovers of European brands. Here are the most exclusive fashion stores and the probability of buying a unique thing is very high.
Markets in Seoul will also be interesting for you. In addition to fresh products among the counters, you will find fashionable clothes and shoes, ceramics and even jewelry. Prices in such retail areas are different from store areas, and sellers give the opportunity to bargain.
If you do not take into account the spontaneous outlets, then you need to visit three main markets in Seoul:
- Namdaemun market;
- the Tondamun market.
- the Yongsan market.
What to buy in Seoul?
Korea is famous for its products from ginseng. Therefore, here it is not difficult to find tea and even cosmetics with this plant. The second, but not less significant souvenir products of local production are leather products. Outerwear, bags and haberdashery here
Going shopping to Seoul, remember that the best time for shopping begins during shopping festivals. And in August the "Great Summer Sale" begins here. Discounts for many products in most stores reach 60%. Another event takes place from January to February and is called the Korean Shopping Festival. It is held especially for tourists. On a visit to restaurants, excursions and in most shops there is a discount of up to 50%.
When visiting South Korea, do not forget to take time to yourself and enjoy an interesting and unpredictable shopping. Enjoy your shopping!