Visit to Myeongdong & Cathedral, Seoul – Part 3
On the first day that Saucer was out for work, I spent some time in the apartment to search for where I could go on my own. First on the list was Myeongdong, simply because it’s easily accessible by subway, and it’s a street market! Who doesn’t like shopping? 
So, I was all set to venture out solo, equipped with my subway map, umbrella, water and jacket! It was still cold outside, with temperature hovering around 5-7C. Taking the subway, I reached Myeongdong in no time and started walking around the streets.
Myeongdong in the day time
Apparently, Myeongdong is only busy during the evening and nights, with more stalls opening on the streets. When I was there in the afternoon, some shops were not even open yet, and people were scarce. Worry not, I actually went there again with Saucer a few days later at night! 
Shops at Myeongdong
There were many shops selling cosmetics and face care in Myeongdong, with common brands such as Nature Republic, Etude House, Skin Food, etc filling the streets at every nook and cranny. Seriously, girls would have the time of their lives here if they love cosmetics! Too bad I’m not one of them.
Nature Republic store
While walking along one street, I noticed a crowd from afar. Being curious, I approached the crowd to see what was happening. It looked like some filming was in place, perhaps for a commercial. I wouldn’t know – I couldn’t understand a word they were saying.
Commercial filming in place?
Close up shot
I spent about 1 hour walking the streets of Myeongdong, and purchased some earrings at only 1,000won per pair! Later, armed with the map, I looked for any nearby attractions that I could visit, and spotted a huge star on the Myeongdong Cathedral. It was only within minutes by foot, and since the day was still young, I followed the map to get to the Cathedral.
Myeongdong Cathedral
I’m not a Christian myself, so my visit to the Cathedral was purely for photo shoot purposes. I loved the antique structure and very high clock tower.
Myeongdong Cathedral #1
Myeongdong Cathedral #2
Myeongdong Cathedral #3
Myeongdong Cathedral #4
While exploring the cathedral, I noticed a basketball court at the back.
Myeongdong Cathedral #5
Myeongdong Cathedral #6
There was also a huge football field which would have been green if not for the cold winter.
Myeongdong Cathedral #7
witch at Myeongdong Cathedral
The famous clock tower
The Cathedral was indeed huge and beautiful. Too bad Saucer wasn’t around to admire the place with me. I left the place soon, looking forward to meet up with Saucer for dinner that night.
Comments (28)
awesome!!!
Thank you!
nice place….
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I love it too!
A lot of Catholics in Seoul, it seemed. Nice cathedral. No photos inside? What about the underground – with all the shops? Still there or not? Last time, everybody was down there, so crowded underground… They said they had it like that for fear of an attack by North Korea.
I didn’t dare to take pictures inside, since there was a sermon going on. Not sure of the ground rules inside a church
Yea, the underground still has lots of shops! I actually walked back to the hotel through the underground path. Very nice 
The cathedral look very nice!!
only if here also got something like dat, so nice. haha
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Hehe.. try look around harder, maybe you will find one as nice as this!
Who help you snap the pic? salute u.. so berani going around solo.. nice place though
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I just asked some random Koreans to take for me… Quite nervous also actually LOL! But couldn’t leave without a photo mar!
I think a lot of christians in Korea too… so did u go to cheju island?
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I didn’t go to Jeju Island though.. it’s quite a distance away and we didn’t have much time left with Saucer working during the weekdays
Bananaz loves going into cathedrals, mosques, temples, shrines etc loves the vibration though not all the time. Nice pixs of the Myeongdong Cathedrals ~;) tQ.
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Oh I’m glad you love them
Thank you!
Did I saw Rain? *love*love*
OOOhhh did I spot a fan now
Nice photos of the cathedral with the haunting looking trees. Lovely!!
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Haha haunting looking eh??
Thank you!
So you are not a Christian? Haha, I’m a new age Christian! : )
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You are? I didn’t know that!
Wow! I did not know that Korea has so many cathedrals!
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Neither did I!
Surprised eh?
Me neither..nvr thot Korea got so many churches..but then again..i nvr thot of Koreans! Yea.. I guess they are mostly christians?
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I did see plenty of Koreans in the room where a sermon was in progress. Perhaps mostly Christians in Korea…
i miss shopping @ myeongdong! love how the beauty product shops compete, and we always got a lot of free samples from them!
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Oh yea.. they love giving out samples! Even when you buy just one small cheap item
wow!! U’re so lucky!! I only know two of the ppl standing there… The guy is G.O. of MBLAQ (boyband founded by Rain) and the girl beside him is Jong Juri (famous comedian)!!
Nice blog =) reading it to find info abt my trip to korea next month!! hehe…
Really? Thank you for the info! I would never have guessed who they were!
Wow, going to Korea eh? Have a great time there!!
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