Hongdae (Hongik University), a tourist attraction in Seoul, South Korea

Let's take a trip to Hongdae, a neighborhood full of vibrant energy!

I think Hongdae truly has it all. Clothing stores, great restaurants, cafes, and even clubs!

 

On weekend evenings especially, there are many street performers, which makes for a fun time.

 

Hongdae also has many unique prop shops and independent designer stores, which are a lot of fun to browse.

 

My foreign friends absolutely love the K-pop merchandise stores and Korean street food.

 

You should try tteokbokki, eomuk (fish cakes), and dak-kkochi (chicken skewers), among other things!

 

They're delicious.

 

 

Category	Description	Remarks	Recommended Time
Watching Street Performances	Various performances like busking, dancing, etc.	Many on weekend evenings	Friday/Saturday evenings
Exploring Unique Cafes	Theme cafes, rooftop cafes, etc.	Many 감성적 (aesthetic/sentimental) spaces	Afternoon
Exploring Restaurants	Fusion food, street food, etc.	Wide range of prices and types	Lunch/Dinner time
Shopping	Road shops, select shops, goods shops	Many unique items	All day

 

Please be careful!

The area around Hongik University Station (Hongdae) can get very crowded due to the large number of people. Be especially mindful of pickpockets and keep a close eye on your personal belongings, particularly on weekends and in the evenings.