We will introduce three places in Seongsu, Myeongdong, and Yeonhui-dong that are worth visiting during Christmas, organized in order of the route.
DIOR Seongsu
Dior, seeking essential beauty inspired by nature, under the slogan 'Dream in green'. Nature itself, at times, is most beautiful when it is just as it is. Even the building's exterior, seemingly projecting everything transparently like shimmering crystals, seemed to well reflect their values. The moment when the glamorous facade and lights added shine to the transparent exterior was breathtaking. Basic information: Located at 7 Yeonmujang 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul [300m from Seongsu Station Exit 4]. Open from 12:00 to 20:00 [From 11:00 on weekends]. *Lights on after sunset. Operating period until 31.12.2022. More tips: Entrance to the store is possible only by reservation through the Dior Seongsu app. As the sidewalk in front of the store is narrow and directly in front of the road where vehicles pass, please be careful of the traffic and your safety when taking photos.
델픽 팝업스토어 -22.12.31.
Let's have a cup of tea, At the sensibly designed tea brand Delpic, a pop-up store is being operated in Seongsu until 12.31.2022. Instead of busily brainstorming to answer numerous questions, sometimes emptying one's mind and having a cup of tea can be a greater comfort. 'So, let's not think about anything and just have tea,' Comfort is not far away. It is merely in a warm cup of tea. Basic information: Located at 2 Seongsui-ro 12-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul [500m from Seongsu Station]. Make sure to enter the address to visit. Open from 11:00 to 19:00. Operating period until 12.31.2022. Signature teabag 24ae [25.0], Loose leaf tea [38.0]. More tips: You can meet six types of Delpic's signature tea in both teabag and loose leaf form. Through scent and preference testing, you can choose the tea that best fits your preferred aroma and taste. Among the six, 'Demiterra' and 'Milliphily' are recommended as the most generally liked types. In addition to the signature teas, premium teas and various tea sets are also for sale. Purchases can also be made at the online store.
Shinsegae Department Store Main Store
Wishing your days are filled with romantic moments, - ✔️ Basic information 📍Location: 63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Shinsegae Department Store Main Branch 🗓 Lighting operation period: 2022-11-31 to 2023-1-31 ⏰️ Lighting time: 17:30 - 22:30 📷 Photo spot: Opposite Hoehyeon Underground Shopping Center Exit 1 - ✔️ More tips • It’s just 500m walk from the Lotte Department Store main branch, so we highly recommend visiting both. • The opposite side of Shinsegae is slightly denser compared to the Lotte side, but there are people to control and guide the movement. - 🧹 Kiki | ☕️ Caf-essayist 📝 Capturing places and writing short passages. Wanting your day to be a little more special,
LOTTE Department Store Main Store
Capture your footsteps, Stop your steps and capture this moment, Then let it linger, - ✔️ Basic information 📍 81 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 🗓 Lighting period - Until 12.31. ⏰️ Lighting time 17:00 - 22:30 📷 Front entrance (interior & exterior), main building exterior, underground entrance interior - ✔️ More tips • Less crowded than looking from across Shinsegae, but there was some congestion in front of the exterior. [Based on weekends] • There were people guiding and controlling the movement. - 🧹 Kiki | ☕️ Caf-essayist 📝 Capturing spaces, writing quick notes Hoping your day becomes a little more special, - #KikiSeoul #KikiJungGu
JeokDang
The art of moderation
Finding the middle ground between too much and too little is not as easy as one might think.
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Cafe 'Adequate' located in Euljiro strikes a proper balance between flamboyance and modern interior,
The signature dessert, Yanggaeng, also achieves an attractive balance between sweetness and savoriness.
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Everything in moderation,
Balanced,
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✔️ Basic information
📍1st floor, rear door, 29 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
[Connected to Euljiro 1-ga Station exit 1-1]
⏰️ 10:00 - 21:30
☕️ Chestnut Yanggaeng•Milk Tea Yanggaeng [2.8] Matcha Latte [6.5]
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✔️ More tips
• Personally, I liked that the Yanggaeng had a mild sweetness, and the texture felt rich yet smooth.
• Various pottery for sale as well.
• Located near Myeong-dong Lotte and Shinsegae Department Store.
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🧹 Kiki | ☕️ Caf-essayist 📝
Capturing spaces, writing brief essays
Hoping your day is a bit more special,
프레젠트모먼트 ( Present Moment )
During my college years, while traveling alone in England, I was captivated by a sentence near King's Cross station. 'Present is present' was the phrase, implying 'Today is a gift.' I realized that today, which we often take for granted, is not so guaranteed after all. It's a gift consisting of moments filled with potential happiness every day. - Basic Information: 📍1st floor, 49-1 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul ⏰ 13:00 - 21:00, Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. - More tips: Various items including Christmas decorations and accessories are sold here. Personally, I wanted to buy a Wallace & Gromit figure, but it was sold out as a single item and only available as a set during my visit. There was about a 30-minute wait to enter on a weekend evening, and to reduce congestion, a certain number of people were allowed in at a time.
잭슨카멜레온
Jackson Chameleon operates a showroom and flagship store in Yeonhui-dong, pursuing the value of being 'strange yet familiar, and familiar yet new'. A home is the smallest universe and the world one faces, revealing who the person 'I' am through my tastes, habits, inclinations, and perhaps even life attitudes. Adorning the space as I wish, according to my taste, may perhaps be crafting the person I am. - Basic information 📍 House of Jackson Chameleon, 42 Yeonhui-ro 11ga-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul ⏰ 11:00 - 19:00 [Closed on Mondays] - More tips • Walk-in visits possible without prior reservation, but parking is free for one hour and an Americano coupon from Lowkey next door is provided after booking through Naver. • Private furniture consultation available on weekdays. • Up to 20% discount on furniture with Club Movement membership. * Annual fee: KRW 120,000 [30% discount on membership fee if signed up by 12.25. Check the Club Movement website for more details. ] - Kiki | Caf-essayist 📝 Writes about spaces and short essays. Hoping your day is a bit more special,
Sway Coffee Station
This station is Sway Coffee Station, located in a quiet alley in Yeonhui-dong. Its striking deep green exterior makes passersby, including couples, stop in their tracks to take photos. Opening a quaint door and descending the stairs reveals a cozy, secret hideout-like space. The woody atmosphere, adorned with checkered blankets, Christmas trees, and travel bags, evokes a desire to embark on a journey. After a long while, enjoying a cup of cappuccino alone in this place was truly delightful. How about stopping by this station for a coffee break?
✔️ Basic Information
📍61 Yeonhui-ro 11-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
⏰ 11:00 - 21:30
☕ Cappuccino [6.0]
✔️ More Tips
• There was a waiting period around 2 PM on weekends.
• You can register for waiting using table ring service, and you'll receive a waiting-related message through KakaoTalk.
• It seems they serve cappuccinos in green cups, so I ordered one :)
🧹 Kiki | ☕ Caf-essayist 📝
Capturing spaces, writing short essays, wishing your day to be a little more special.