going to korea? HAEBANGCHON is a must-go 🤫🇰🇷

if yall have been to South Korea or planning to go, i’m sure yall know that Seongsu-dong 2(i)-ga and Seoul Forest are some common cafe streets there, as well as 압구정동

if yall haven’t been to seongsu, have u really been to seoul?! 🤯 there is so MANY things to do in seongsu

anw, the up and coming neighbourhood now (& frequented by locals so u know it’s real) is Haebangchon ‼️ and it is located along Itaewon-dong

compiled a list of things u can do/ see in haebangchon bc there’s so little info on it so i had to go there for myself to find out! 🌟

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⚠️ TIPSSSSSS FOR HBC:

- lots of stairs and uphill walking, wear comfy footwear! 👟

- digital payments > cash 💳

- physical cards > touchless payment 📶

- use @YouTrip SG for ZERO fx fees💜 - SERENA5 code for free $5

- best time to visit - BEFORE lunch for least crowd!🕛

- stores close early, GO EARLY

THINGS TO DO IN HAEBANGCHON:

🤸 𝑨𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑽𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑬𝑺:

- shinheung market - quaint little cafes/ restaurants

- cat allergy - cute store for cat lovers, little knick knacks in cat form!

- nuldam space - cafe which allows you to write letter to yourself

🍽️ 𝑪𝑨𝑭𝑬𝑺/ 𝑭𝑶𝑶𝑫:

- upstanding cafe - more known by locals, 3 floors, concrete vibes

- wildduck canteen - modern minimalist vibe

- aeil - no frills cafe w good coffee!

- oeat - 4 floor cafe, rooftop overlooking the neighbourhood, good for sunset

- villa coffee bar - rooftop cafe, super pretty during sunset!!

- semolina club - italian restaurant, v vibey!

- old big - brunch cafe & wine bar

- goodness club - bakery cafe w white minimalist concrete vibes

- vin vin - western food

- HB01 - minimalist wooden/ white aesthetic cafe

- old vic - western food

- cueva matera - european vibes, dessert cafe

- haebangchon chicken - fried chicken

🍷 𝑩𝑨𝑹𝑺:

- doseesum - rooftop bar, perfect for date nights, desserts

- KYLDN social club - rooftop lounge bar

- seoul ludens - rooftop cafe/ bar, indoor/ outdoor seating

- a glass of - ice cream & wine cafe

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i am def gonna re-visit HBC on my next trip bc there’s so many new things to discover!! if yall have any reccos pls lmk too hehe 💭

hav fun in kr!!

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