What makes it 74% Kids-Friendly: School-age children can watch buskers, hunt K-character toys, and sample mild snacks, yet no playground and heavy afternoon crowds require close supervision and can tire younger kids.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Enough time to sample snacks, watch street shows, and browse shops without tiring younger kids.
Street-food crawl:
Walk the main alley and try tteokbokki, hotteok, ice pops and egg bread.
Tip: Carry small bills for quick purchases and share items so kids can taste more.
Cartoon Street mural walk:
Follow the Jaemiro alley to see 450 m of Korean cartoon art on walls.
Tip: Bring a simple map or take photos of murals so kids can spot favorites.
Street performances:
Catch magicians, musicians and dance crews on the pedestrian boulevard.
Tip: Plan to arrive by 3 PM when shows begin. Stand to one side so kids can move if restless.
Toy & character shops:
Browse Line Friends, Kakao Friends and K-pop stores in Lotte Young Plaza.
Tip: Visit Level 1 for the widest selection. Ask for tax-free forms if spending over 30,000 KRW.

Mary Adeliz Tabaloc
very touristy place. you can find lots of shops around. but it will get super crowded in the evening.
Bianca B
Go at night so you get the lights and enjoy the atmosphere. Lots of street foods from vendors, once you've seen one street full you'll notice they repeat. Same with shops. But nice to snack and walk and soak it all up. Get out at myendong exit 9 or 10.
Onur Kagan Gocebe
Another Tourist trap with a huge crowd that blocks one to move from shops to shops. I believe there is nothing cheap here because it is definately a touristic area. There is always a huge crowd will welcome you here. Non of the shops are cheap. You can find same products for cheaper at anywhere. Same shops have more that 3 filiales so you feel like you passed from the same street again. But that ...
Nishat Katre
Its a paradise for people looking to buy any type of skincare products, cosmetics etc. There are nice food stalls all along myeongdong street. The underground market is also worth exploring. There's also a church on one end of the shopping street.
Alisha Gan
you can find many2 food and shops here. also have skin care shops. color analysis (walk in)
Summer can be hot: grab cold drinks and shade under awnings. Winter gets chilly: warm up with hotteok and red bean drinks. December features holiday lights along the street.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Street snacks (4 items) | KRW 16,000 |
| Character souvenirs (2 items) | KRW 20,000 |
| Small toys & stationery | KRW 8,000 |
| Total Estimated | KRW 44,000 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 1-5 Myeong-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
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