2015 Autumn in Korea Tour - Day 3 Part 2 - Myeong-dong (명동), Todai Buffet (토다이)

Here we were at Myeondong (명동),
the most famous shopping place in South Korea!
We had free time for hours before our farewell dinner.

First destination we went was Myeongdong Cathedral Church (서울 명동성당).

Actually last time I came, I went inside
so this time I just sat in front of it and wait for my friends went to pray inside.

It's famous Korokke named Myeongdong Korokke (명동 고로케)

It's located opposite from Myeong-dong Cathedral.

Sadly, I was gonna have a dinner in just an hour so I could not have it.

2PM, Korean boy band also had been filming here for Lotte Duty Free promotion.

In front of Myeongdong Korokke, I saw many bikes lining up systematically 

so I went to check what it is for. 

It seems to be  Seoul Bike “Ddareungi” - Bike rental service
by Seoul Metropolitan Government

From what I have got, you can rent the bike for two hours with 2,000 won.

The insurance coverage for bike accidents will be extended.with all medical fee.

Then I went to Interpark Bookstore located at
the underground of building near Myeong-dong Cathedral to buy OKCAT stuffs.

It's a bookstore but there are also stationary and some cute stuffs.
You should check it.

Here are what I bought. 

For all above places I'd mentioned, if you want to visit,
I suggest you to use Euljiro 1-ga Station (을지로입구역) Exit 6.
It's nearer to walk from there. 

I went around this area to buy cosmetics and stuff.

Thank to Public WiFi Seoul, I could surf the Internet
and LINE to ask my mum what she wanted me to buy.

You can read more information about Public WiFi Seoul here 

One thing I like Myeongding apart from shopping 'till I drop is
You can see many promotion & advertisement tactics around here.

You might run into cat or dog mascots.
They are there for promoting cat/dog cafes.

I absolutely love them because they were lovely and cheerful.
When they saw you took photos, they would greet or wave to you.

Another tactic for K-pop promoting !
Many people got distracted by this
and ran along to take photos & videos including me. :)

Lee Hong Ki Solo Promotion

KPOP idols and top famous actors/actress as their endorsements.


Indeed, you can see Bae Suzy missA every where in Korea.
She is endorse for hundred bands. :P





Shops I always go when I come here are Olive Young and Art Box.


They sell various items from health supplements to drugs, cosmetics and cosmetic accessories.


Art box is a stationary shop with tons of cute stuffs those are gonna make you get broke.





You can also find KPOP stuffs in Myeondong.
Just walk around. There are many strollers selling them.






Finally, it's time for dinner!!
Today we were gonna have it at Todai Buffet (토다이)!
It's at the 7th Floor, Noon square department store.






 I love Pizza! ^^



There are various types of food you can choose;
Western, Asian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean style !






and Seafood!




Sashimi !!!!
They were all so fresh.

There is also Self - Bingsu (shave ice 빙수) where you have to to it by yourself.







Todai (토다이)
7th Floor, Noon square department store, Myeongdong

Weekdays Lunch Buffet (11:30-16:00): 27,000 won
Weekdays Dinner Buffet (17:30-22:00): 38,000 won
Weekends / Holidays Buffet (11:50-22:00): 39,000 won
Address: 14, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Website: http://www.todaikorea.com/



We had dinner with Japanese, Taiwanese teams and all staff.
It was a farewell party. We grew to know each other for the past few days.
I could say they took really great care and treated me so well.
I very satisfied and truly enjoyed this trip.



Anyway, I could not call it a day since we, English team were gonna go to
Seoul Lantern Festival for our last night in Seoul.
Please stay tune for this festival I will write about in the next post.