Taste of South Korea

  Hello, romantic travelers and skyline chasers! It’s Bitna. In my previous post, we dove into the energetic shopping streets and tasted mouth-watering street food in Myeong-dong . Once you are done shopping and your hands are full of K-beauty bags, look up at the mountain standing right behind Myeong-dong. You will see a glowing needle piercing the sky. Today, we are taking the historic Namsan Cable Car to reach the crown jewel of the city’s skyline: Namsan Seoul Tower (N 서울타워) ! 🚡 Step 1: Getting to the Namsan Cable Car The adventure begins before you even board the cable car. From Myeong-dong, you can easily walk to the base station, and there is a hidden cinematic way to get there! The Namsan Ormi (남산오르미): Walk from Myeongdong Station Exit 4 toward the Hoehyeon Intersection. Here, you’ll find a free, unique slanting outdoor elevator called Namsan Ormi. It glides up the hillside, giving you a beautiful glass-walled view of the city as it takes you straight to the Cable Car B...

  Hello, city lights lovers! It’s Bitna. After relaxing in the quiet, green shade of Seoul Forest , it’s time to dive back into the neon-lit, energetic heart of Seoul's fast-paced culture. Today, we are visiting Myeong-dong (명동) . If you love fashion, K-beauty, and a street food market that stretches as far as the eye can see, this is your ultimate playground. Let’s explore how to make the most of your visit to Seoul’s busiest district! 🛍️ A K-Beauty & Fashion Paradise Myeong-dong is historically the shopping capital of South Korea. The entire district consists of intersecting walking streets lined with massive flagship stores. 💄 The Holy Land of K-Beauty If you are looking to restock your skincare routine, this is the place. Every few steps, you’ll encounter famous K-beauty brands like Olive Young (the massive multi-brand flagship here is legendary) , Innisfree, Laneige, and Nature Republic. The staff here are highly multilingual, speaking fluent English, Japanese, and Chine...