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Hongdae
LeisureVisit: ~150 min
A neighbourhood around Hongik University, known for its art studios, and the centre of Seoul's nightlife and youth scene. Its streets and squares fill with musicians, K-pop dancers and street performers, with small shops, cafés, clubs and live music venues. People come for the student atmosphere and to see impromptu open-air performances.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Hongdae: 2 missions
- Watch a K-pop or music street performanceHead to the pedestrian areas and stop in front of a dance group or a street musician until the end of their performance.
- Stroll through the neighbourhood's streets of shops and cafésWalk the streets near the university, noticing the murals, the small shops and the designer cafés.
Near Hongdae
Yeouido3.5 km awaySeodaemun Prison3.6 km awayNamdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun)4.6 km awayDeoksugung Palace4.7 km awayNamdaemun Market4.8 km awayCheonggyecheon Stream5.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Hongdae?
Allow about 2 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Hongdae?
Watch a K-pop or music street performance and Stroll through the neighbourhood's streets of shops and cafés.
What is there to see near Hongdae?
Yeouido (3.5 km), Seodaemun Prison (3.6 km) and Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun) (4.6 km).
Source: Wanloria