Korea Travel Guide
Attractions, restaurants, cafés and hotels organised by zone across Seoul, Busan and Jeju.
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Gangnam complete guide
Gangnam is Seoul's business and beauty district, home to the highest concentration of plastic surgery hospitals and skin clinics in Korea, surrounded by department stores, cafés and premium restaurants, served by Subway Line 2 and the Shinbundang Line.
Haeundae, Busan
Haeundae is Busan's most famous beach, with seafront hotels, a night market and the Blue Line Park beach train. It suits a 2-3 day trip and is about 2.5 hours from Seoul by KTX.
Myeongdong area guide
Myeongdong is central Seoul's most tourist-friendly shopping district: cosmetics stores line the streets, food stalls open in the evening, and several skin clinics sit on upper floors — ideal for combining treatments with sightseeing.
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See all questionsIs staying in Myeongdong worth it?▾
Yes for convenience and shopping, though room rates are higher than other districts and evenings get crowded.
PlacesMyeongdong area guideAre there halal restaurants?▾
Several near the Itaewon central mosque and a few certified spots in Myeongdong — check for the halal certificate before ordering.
PlacesMyeongdong area guideWhere should I stay for surgery trips?▾
Stay near Sinsa or Yeoksam — most clinics are walkable and there are plenty of soft-food restaurants for recovery.
PlacesGangnam complete guideWhen is the best time to visit?▾
May-June and September-October: pleasant weather with fewer crowds than peak summer.
PlacesHaeundae, Busan
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