Itaewon is known as a bustling western neighborhood due to many foreigners living and working here. This place is said to be a paradise for tourists and foreigners when visiting, living and working in Korea.

Located in the heart of Yongsan district, in the capital Seoul, Itaewon is known as the Western Quarter. Called that because it's a place that gathers a lot of foreigners from all over the world. It is known that the Itaewon neighborhood was originally a place for American soldiers stationed in Seoul to gather, live and entertain. Later, it gradually became the "home" of foreigners when coming to Korea. This place focuses not only Westerners but also many other countries in the world such as: Thailand, Italy, Egypt, Japan... And especially, Koreans rarely come to this neighborhood, because it's really not suitable for them.

If you want to see and enjoy a variety of foods and drinks from all over the world without having to go to other countries, the Itaewon West Quarter is the place for you. Because it is the residence of Westerners, this neighborhood is the only place in Korea where communication is in English, with English-language advertising signs. And students often come to Itaewon to ask international visitors' opinions about the beautiful country of Korea. Coming here, visitors will encounter restaurants, shops, bars with multicultural styles. From hip-hop fashion items or designer handbags to world-famous handcrafted jewelry, woodwork, and ceramics, all appear in Itaewon.

There are Western guests jokingly saying that Itaewon neighborhood has "saved" their lives, because Korean food is not suitable for taste, sometimes it is difficult to eat. Coming to the Western Quarter, you can not only eat the traditional dishes of your country, but also have the opportunity to enjoy the food of other countries. For example, have you ever tried drinking the strangest beer on earth like latte beer, milk beer, fruit juice beer, coke beer and tons of other weird flavors. Souvenirs here are also very diverse, with many styles of countries around the world and visitors can easily find the right items for themselves or as gifts for relatives at home.

Highlights of Itaewon neighborhood.

At night, Itaewon becomes more lively and bustling than ever with a series of bars and clubs where you will meet, socialize and make friends with people from all over the world. This is the most vibrant neighborhood in Korea, where visitors from all over the world gather.

This neighborhood is also a place where Western tourists or foreigners choose as a destination and long-term stay when coming to Seoul, South Korea. In particular, from March to June every year, this neighborhood welcomes hundreds of visitors from all over the world to reside and find temporary jobs. This is also a place to display and trade a variety of items from many countries around the world. Itaewon neighborhood is considered an attractive destination where visitors can find any item for themselves.
Itaewon Western Quarter is also considered the busiest shopping area in the city. Indigenous people also commented that this place has items with extremely cheap prices, good quality, even much cheaper than the city center. Here, there are more than 3000 stores selling a variety of products, attracting more than 1 million 7000 thousand visitors to visit and shop every year.

Although Itaewon is famous for many items from many countries around the world, the most famous items here are imitation leather goods, furniture and fashion items. In addition, this neighborhood is also famous for restaurants and shops selling dishes from many countries around the world. This place is said to be a shopping paradise for international tourists when coming to Korea. It is likened to a miniature world when there are abundant items from many different countries to meet all the needs of users.

Moreover, Itaewon also attracts visitors by its rich and diverse cuisine. There are not only shops selling Korean dishes, but also Western restaurants, European, American or Indian dishes. In particular, Chinese shops or Japanese dishes will surprise visitors when enjoying famous specialties from all over the world in this miniature town. This is also what makes visitors extremely excited when shopping in Itaewon. Especially for those who are not used to eating Korean dishes with pungent flavors, this neighborhood is like a savior for them when living and working in Korea. The food court here is also something that makes it difficult for visitors to ignore when coming to the land of Kimchi.

If shopping in Itaewon neighborhood, visitors need to choose carefully because this is a place to synthesize products of many countries, items have many types, prices are also very diverse, so fake goods are easy to buy. crept in here. Not only that, the goods here are sold at a relatively cheap price, consumers can find all products according to their preferences at a reasonable price, even much cheaper than shopping in the city. In particular, the people here are fluent in English, the shops are made in many languages around the world, making it easy for visitors to communicate and shop. Unlike many other shopping areas in Korea, when coming to Itaewon, visitors can freely bargain or bargain when paying in cash. Sometimes, customers can even bid and get up to 50% off the product value, depending on the item.

Itaewon neighborhood is a paradise for foreigners coming to Korea

As a foreigner visiting Korea, you should not miss Itaewon - the most vibrant Western neighborhood in Seoul. Busy and bustling shopping and entertainment activities, specialties from all over the world will keep you attached to this place forever. It is also said to be a paradise for foreigners and visitors in Korea. This place is sure to satisfy all visitors and is a must-see destination for visitors to fully enjoy Korean culture as well as some other countries in the region.