Myeong-dong is home to Myeongdong Cathedral, a major symbol of Korean Catholicism, and Myeongdong Theater, a gothic-styled theater rich in tradition. Located close to the main retail area, the cathedral is a scenic place to relax and take a break from shopping. Near Myeong-dong is Cheonggye Park, which is the starting point of Cheonggyecheon Stream. Myeong-dong is also the center of the Korean financial industry. Across from Jungang-ro in Myeong-dong is the Bank of Korea (the Korean central bank), which houses The Bank of Korea Museum. Here, customers will find rich financial collections and currencies from all over the world.


Nanta is perhaps the most stand-out theater production in Korea. Listed as one of the ‘Must-See Attractions in Seoul,’ ‘Nanta’ is a non-verbal performance with an attention-grabbing comedic plotline based on samulnori (traditional Korean percussion music). Over the years, Nanta has gained much international acclaim and even enjoyed a long stint on Broadway in New York, the first original Asian-produced play to be given the honor.
Other attractions in Myeong-dong include the Hanbang Aesthetic Shop and a photo-op shop called Princess Diary. Hanbang Aesthetic Shop offers skincare that uses hangbang (oriental medicine) while Princess Diary is a photo store where customers can rent beautiful dresses to take photos and make memorable photo souvenirs.


| Type | Name | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Korean Food | Hadongkwan (하동관) | Jung-gu Seoul |
| Western Food | California Pizza Kitchen - Myeongdong Branch (캘리포니아피자키친 명동점) | Jung-gu Seoul |
| Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs | Osulloc Tea House (오설록티하우스) - Myeongdong Branch | Jung-gu Seoul |
| Family Restaurants | Outback Steakhouse - Seoul City Hall Branch (아웃백스테이크하우스(시청점)) | Jung-gu Seoul |
| Korean Food | Yurimmyeon (유림면) | Jung-gu Seoul |
| Western Food | Peninsula (페닌슐라) | Jung-gu Seoul |
| Korean Food | Wangbijib (왕비집) | Jung-gu Seoul |
| Korean Food | Dado Hoetjip (Raw Fish Restaurant) (다도횟집) | Jung-gu Seoul |
| Japanese Food | Momoyama (모모야마) | Jung-gu Seoul |
| Korean Food | Myeongdong Hamheung Myeonok (명동함흥면옥) | Jung-gu Seoul |