Itaewon-dong

Itaewon is a must-see shopping and sightseeing destination for foreigners visiting South Korea. There are more than 2,000 shops selling clothing, backpacks and other department stores, various hotels, restaurants, amusement places, as well as agencies of trading companies, travel agencies, and tourist hotels on the street with a total length of 1.4 kilometers. The presence of American troops nearby gives it a uniquely exotic feel, and the English signs and the hustle and bustle of foreigners make it seem like a foreign street. In addition, you can also taste foreign-style food and beverages that are hard to find in other places such as Turkey, India, Pakistan, Switzerland, Thailand, etc., making it a great pleasure to visit here. Itaewon, which is gradually developing into a tourist destination around the world, holds the Itaewon International Festival every year, where open-air cultural performances are held. In addition to shopping, tourists can experience the essence of traditional Korean culture in an exotic environment. Itaewon's very famous Itaewon 2nd Street is necessary to walk around. The 1.4km long road is lined with shopping malls of various themes. It has traditional suit shops for 30 or 40 years. Distinctive clothing, wedding dress stores, leather products stores, and new fashion stores are all gathered here. There are even the National Museum and Samsung Art Museum around Itaewon. Among them, the famous one is the Itaewon Sweat Screen, which is the shooting location of many Korean dramas. After a day of play, you can experience the Korean Sweat Screen, remember to buy eggs and rice wine.