Chinatown in Seoul

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Is there any kind of Chinatown in Seoul, or at least a place with many authentic Chinese restaurants?

According to Wikipedia the only official Chinatown is in Incheon, which is further than I'd like.



Best Answer

According to this blog, there is a "gigantic authentic unofficial Chinatown" in Seoul near "Guro-go":

chinatown

The address is:

Yenbian Street: Garibong-dong, Guro-gu




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Does Seoul have a Chinatown?

The Daerim Jungang Market in Daerim-dong, Seoul's own small Chinatown, is where you can taste traditional snacks like mahwah twisted bread sticks.

How do I get from Incheon Chinatown to Seoul?

To get to Chinatown, take the Seoul subway to Incheon Station (Line 1). Go through exit 1 (the only exit). Look for the Chinese gate across the street to access Chinatown.

What are Chinatowns known for?

Chinatowns are cities within cities: adventurous, bustling, full of distinctive signage, street vendors selling unusual items, specialty shops, a noted lack of big chains, a variety of dialects being spoken, and multitudes of unique and exciting food choices.

Is Chinatown still called Chinatown?

A Chinatown (Chinese: \u5510\u4eba\u8857; pinyin: T\xe1ngr\xe9nji\u0113; Jyutping: tong4 jan4 gaai1) is an ethnic enclave of Chinese people located outside mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan, most often in an urban setting....ChinatownChinese\u5510\u4eba\u8857Literal meaning"Chinese Street"13 more rows



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