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Seoul Animation Center and Ani Town Will Leave You Smiling in Seoul
Have you heard of Ani Land? The Seoul Animation Center? Ani Town? It’s okay if you haven’t. Located across the street from the popular shopping district, Myeongdong, in Seoul, it’s a bit off the beaten path unless you’re on the hunt for animation art. In Ani Town, there lies a street dubbed Zaemiro made up of studios, restaurants, and cartoon-covered walls. It’s known as the “content-specialized street” of Ani Town, a place full of unique exhibitions and views. From Seoul Animation Center, ideal if you have kids, to Zaemiro, there’s something fun for everyone. Until December, there is also a special event going on to visit, get stamps, and get…
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Myeongdong, Seoul: What To Do, What To Eat, What To See, & More!
The Myeongdong area in Seoul, Korea is probably the most popular shopping district in the entire city with both international brands and local retail shops bursting from the seams. You can find everything you’re looking for from K-beauty to fashion and some awesomely delicious food in between. Myeongdong is so popular with tourists that most vendors are able and very willing to speak multiple languages to get that sale made. You’ll hear English, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean as you walk through the alleys of this Seoul hot spot. Because Myeongdong is so popular, I decided to make a guide to some of the spots and surprises you might not know…
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Where To Eat In Myeongdong: 90 Years Of History At Hadongkwan
While the majority of visitors to the hopping shopping district of Myeongdong are there looking for the newest shiniest thing from apparel to cosmetics, there is more to Myeongdong than meets the eye. Walk down the alleys in the area and you’ll find the newest of shopping vendors and stores, but you’ll also find some old gritty spots that have lasted the test of time. Looking for something to eat in Myeongdong? You should definitely find the tried and tested Hadongkwan (하동관). This Korean soup restaurant is delicious… you’ll see. How you know a restaurant is good? It’s old and only has a few things on the menu: (This post…
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Cotton Candy Clouds at The Stylenanda Pink Hotel, Myeongdong
Myeongdong is one of the most popular districts in the city of Seoul for shopping. But, between shopping til you drop, be sure to check out the cool cafes in picturesque facades in Myeongdong too. The striking pink exterior of Stylenanda’s third flagship store which was opened in the bustling shopping district of Myeongdong in Seoul’s city center screams to anyone passing by that they’ve just got to enter. Even if you’re not into Stylenanda’s cosmetics or apparel, you’ll appreciate this themed building from bottom to top if you liked the film it’s based on. Where to find the Stylenanda Pink Hotel: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I…