For travelers, by locals

Skip Myeongdong.Go where Seoul goes.

Street-by-street guides with the stuff no map tells you — English menus, tax refund, how to order.

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Researched shop by shop

SSSeongsuShoe factories turned into Korea’s coolest cafes and pop-ups.FULL GUIDE6 spots GJGwangjang MarketA 120-year-old market where you eat elbow to elbow with locals.FULL GUIDE6 spots EJEuljiroPrint shops by day, hidden bars up unmarked staircases by night.FULL GUIDE5 spots MWMangwonA real neighborhood market, then a picnic on the Han River.FULL GUIDE6 spots GNGangneung Myeongju-dongKorea’s coffee capital, in alleys of tiled-roof houses near the sea.FULL GUIDE6 spots JCGongju JemincheonA stream-side village of hanok stays, tea houses and tiny bookshops.FULL GUIDE6 spots

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In the beta, locals and travelers will post half-day plans — market breakfasts, bar crawls, coffee routes. For now, browse the sample plans. Joining is free.

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Oct 3–11 · Gongju

Baekje Cultural Festival

Lantern-lit riverside in the old capital.

Year-round · Seongsu

Pop-up radar: Yeonmujang-gil

New pop-ups keep opening along Yeonmujang-gil, week after week.

Oct 21–25 · Gangneung

Gangneung Coffee Festival

Korea’s coffee capital, in its best season.

Good to know

No tipping. Ever.

Not at restaurants, cafes, or taxis. It can even confuse people.

Get a T-money card

Any convenience store. Works on subway, bus, taxis, even some shops.

Tax refund from ₩15,000

Look for the sign, keep your passport handy at checkout.

Cards mostly work

But carry ₩20,000 cash for markets and street stalls.

Naver Map > Google

Google Maps is limited in Korea. We deep-link every spot for you.

Late is normal

Dinner at 9pm, second round after. Markets close early though.

Run a shop in one of these streets?

Get your shop foreigner-ready: translated menus, a QR shop page in 4 languages, and payment guidance. Free for early partners.

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