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Alto [Tax Refund Shop] (알토)

Alto [Tax Refund Shop] (알토)

2.9Km    2024-04-19

189, Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

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Valleygirl [Tax Refund Shop] (벨리걸)

Valleygirl [Tax Refund Shop] (벨리걸)

2.9Km    2024-06-27

189, Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

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JDX - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 문정)

2.9Km    2024-04-18

96, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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JDX (제이디엑스)

JDX (제이디엑스)

2.9Km    2020-04-24

96, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-406-1002

JDX targets customers in their thirties and forties, boasting both fashionable and functional golf wear. Aside from excellent functionality, it is a rising brand thanks to its sponsorship on behalf of golf tournaments, professional golfers and frequent TV commercials.

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

2.9Km    2020-05-06

10, Dongnam-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-400-1633

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is a large shopping district containing over 200 brand-name discount stores. The street is T-shaped, with a 1-kilometer-long main street connected to a 400-meter-long alley, and the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center located at the center. For shoppers’ convenience, there is a public parking lot (if visitors purchase goods at Rodeo Street, they can park here for free) and a parking lot for foreign tourists only (free of charge). Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is one of Korea’s major shopping streets with customers ranging from teenagers to adults, since discount stores stocking sports wear, casual wear, shoes, men’s and ladies’ suits, and golf wear are all located on this street. Moreover, this is a great place to find deals on famous brands, at prices lower than at a department store. On some items you can get discounts of up to 70-80%.

Since most of the goods are stock from previous seasons, it might be better to purchase the more classic styles rather than the trendy fashions. In some cases, the goods might have been slightly crumpled or stained during the transfer from warehouse storage, but taking them to the dry-cleaners should fix most problems. However you should be careful when looking at the sewing quality, and check for missing buttons.

One more thing to bear in mind is the shopping season. Even discount stores have periods when stock runs low. The best time to shop is immediately after the stores in Rodeo Street restock their merchandise. This is done at about the same time as department stores. There is also an enormous variety of goods to choose from during the Rodeo Festivals in May and September. The purchased goods are exchangeable but non-refundable, so check the quality of the products carefully before purchasing.

In addition, Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street has a wide selection of restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are a number of pizza places, coffee shops, and food courts, as well as internet cafes and game rooms in the alleys behind the stores. Visitors can also relax in the surrounding parks. There’s a park with a 600-year-old zelkova tree right behind the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center. Munjeong Rodeo Street is not just a shopping district; it’s a cultural area. The ‘Munjeong-dong Cultural Festival’ takes place every year in May, and the ‘Munjeong-dong Rodeo Festival’ takes place in May every other year. During these festivals, visitors can watch traditional Korean performances, traditional wedding ceremonies, international fashion parades, hip-hop dancing, and more. A charity sale is held on weekends and national holidays on the open-air stage of the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center, and merchandise is sold for even bigger discounts.

Songwol Naengmyeon (송월냉면)

3.0Km    2023-12-22

26 Gucheonmyeon-ro 29-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Songwol Naengmyeon is a cold noodle restaurant passed down for two generations, from 1988 to the present. It is a restaurant specializing in naengmyeon, or cold buckwheat noodles. It has three simple menu items: yeolmu naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with young summer radish kimchi), mul naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), and bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles). Yeolmu is the stem of young radish and is used as an ingredient in kimchi, one of the traditional Korean fermented foods, as well as salads, naengmyeon, and bibimbap. Harvest usually begins in early summer, so it can often be found on dinner tables in the summer. The combination of naengmyeon with ice, young radish, and cool dongchimi (radish water kimchi) creates a wholesome and refreshing taste. This restaurant is also popular among locals and visitors may have to wait in line during peak hours, but manages their table turnover in an organized fashion so their customers in queue won’t have to wait for too long.

Jamsil Hangang Park (잠실한강공원)

Jamsil Hangang Park (잠실한강공원)

3.0Km    2024-03-13

65, Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0511

Jamsil Hangang Park is a leisure space along the Hangang River, conveniently located near Lotte World. It features facilities such as the Jamsil Hangang Swimming Pool and the Jamsil Natural Learning Center, where visitors can observe various aquatic plants and fish. Additionally, there are volleyball courts, children's playgrounds, and walking trails. Visitors can also enjoy the Hangang River's night view from the observation deck café installed on Jamsildaegyo Bridge. There are also designated areas like Jungkook Forest No. 3, created to commemorate the 24th birthday of BTS member Jungkook and RM Forest No. 1.

Jamsil Hangang Park Outdoor Swimming Pool (한강시민공원 잠실수영장(실외))

3.0Km    2019-07-30

65, Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-421-2564

Six of the city's Hangang Parks have outdoor swimming pools, including Jamsil Hangang Park. Supported by meticulous water quality management, they are not only safe, but also an inexpensive alternative to private facilities. Excellent amenities include swimming equipment rentals, food, and beverages.

Spring Walk Seoul (스프링워크서울)

Spring Walk Seoul (스프링워크서울)

3.0Km    2024-03-06

65 Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-10-2100-3855

Spring Week Seoul is a simple and easy walking event open to anyone. Taking place at Jamsil Hangang Park, walkers can enjoy the spring flowers and breeze along the course. All participants who complete their course within the set time will receive a commemorative completion medallion.

Zio Songzio - Munjeong Branch (지오 송지오(ZIO SONGZIO) 문정점)

Zio Songzio - Munjeong Branch (지오 송지오(ZIO SONGZIO) 문정점)

3.0Km    2021-05-18

22, Dongnam-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-403-9910

Zio Songzio is a high-quality clothing brand by the designer Songzio. It focuses on business casual wear for people in their late twenties and thirties. Offering a variety of sophisticated styles, Zio Songzio develops and uses top-quality fabrics such as silk. Customers can find suits, dress shirts, jackets, pants, and accessories.