Shopping Tour at DDP & Gangnam District

Información

Your guide will pick you up from your Seoul hotel in the morning. The first place we will visit is Unhyungung Royal Residence which was the home of young Gojong, who later became Emperor during the Joseon Dynasty. The residence, under the orders of Queen Mother Jo was renovated into a grand, palace-like home. The Unhyungung, which means "small palace" is located right in the middle of the business district of Jongno-gu.

We then move to Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) which is a blend of traditional buildings, relics and cutting-edge modern multicultural facilities. Near we will navigate the thousands of shops in the immense Dongdaemun district with help from your guide.

Afterwards, we will visit Ginseng Center. Ginseng is a medicinal herb that has long been used in maintaining physical vitality throughout the far-eastern countries including Korea and China. For your information, Korean Ginseng is the best of its efficacy.

Next stop, Gwangjang Market, which is famous for its abundance of street food. Bindaetteok, Bibimbap and Hotteok are the market's specialties. You will also have special activity in this place.

We will then move on to Seoul Express Bus Terminal. Underground area of the terminal offers a wide variety of stores and businesses (retail & wholesale distributors specializing in clothing, wedding planning, window furnishings, and flowers). This place is also famous for shopping.

Garosugil street is our next stop. The Gingko tree-lined street is a popular, upscale street in Seoul. The street (also known as ‘artists' street’) has an eccentric flair thanks to its variety of charmingly decorated coffee shops, and designer stores.

Our last stop, we will visit Cheongdamdong Galleria Department Store –The Galleria Department Store is well known as the most popular luxury-brand fashion mall in Seoul. Located in the wealthy district of Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam. The Galleria Department Store plays a leading role in today’s fashion industry as it offers a wide variety of high-class brands.

Inside there we will have dinner at Gourmet 494 - a food boutique. It offers carefully selected, eco-friendly products and healthy trends in dietary culture. Food from around the world can be chosen at this food court.

Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at hotels in the Seoul area.
Duration: Eight hours.
Start/opening time: At 9am.
Languages:English.
Others: Unhyungung Palace is closed on Monday, in which case you'll visit another palace instead.