Gangnam is where many wealthy South Koreans reside. This place is very popular with expensive brands. However there is an underground shop where things are cheaper. It is a big area, but the main street of Ganganma is where the brands are located. Gangnam is also famous among people outside of Korea because of the wildly popular song by Psy “Gangnam Style”. You can spend the whole day shopping, going to coex all(which honestly needs a day to finish it ), watch movies, eat Asian, western, middle eastern food, you can go to K-pop entertainment if you are a fan.
Gangnam is one of the areas that do not sleep, you can go in the morning, during the day or at night and it will be fun and entertaining at any time. I love spending time there with my friends, we also go to karaoke and watch movies at the mall, and take a random photos like the one with Psy.
Gangnam is not just a crowded shopping area, but it also has a calm places like parks and houses, temples where you can enjoy the nature as well.
Address: Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로 (역삼동) Get there: Gangnam Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 10 or 11.
Itaewon
Itaewon is a unique place in Seoul where you can meet people from different nationalities, it is very diverse, not only people but the restaurants and shops as well. Itaewon is known for its most area with foreign restaurants, basically from all countries. Itaeown is kind of similar to Gangnam but it is has old buildings. Number one thing to do in itaewon is trying all different kinds of food and the cool cafes.
Itaewon is a very crowded area, especially on weekends or when there is an event such as, Halloween, Christmas or international embassies day. If you do not enjoy the crowd then I recommend you go during the day in the middle of the week.
Defiantly one of the cutest cafe/ shop is Line Friend, you can get an ice cream or coffee and eat snacks and you can take photo with Line friends and you can buy some cute stuff.
We cannot forget about the coolest bowling places in Itaewon and the area next to it which is Hangangiin area. Ticket is 15 or 20 per hour, you can go and enjoy bowling with your friends.
Address: Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 용산구 이태원동 Time: 24:00 hour (Closed: Lunar New Year and Korean Thanksgiving Day) Get There: [Subway] Itaewon Station / Noksapyeong Station / Hangangjin Station (Seoul Subway Line 6) [Bus] - Green Bus: 0013, 0015 - Blue Bus: 110, 730