Seongsu-dong

Seongsu-dong, located in Seongdong-gu district of Seoul, is a hip neighborhood mainly popular amongst the youngsters and art lovers. This area is full of artists who have been forced to move out of Gangnam and other nearby places due to sky-high rents. Cheap rents have attracted investors to open up new art and food spaces leading to local development. Since the closing down of all the factories and warehouses, what earlier used to be the industrial hub of Seoul, is now house to cafes, bars and restaurants. The best way to enjoy the beauty of this hip neighborhood is by riding a bike. Rent a cycle from the public stands and go biking through the beautiful streets or explore the beauty of enchanting Seoul Forest on two wheels. Most of the walls here are covered by beautiful murals and graffiti made by local artists. These beautiful walls are often the choice of backdrop for photographs captured by the visitors. Get yourself a pair of handmade shoes from one of the custom shoe shops. A mix of old buildings, trendy cafes and traditional stores, Seongsu-dong is referred to as the Brooklyn of Korea by some.