A Day Trip to Seongsu-dong, Seoul

Seongsu-dong in Seoul is a community full of local charm. Today, I'm sharing my pocket itinerary for a one-day trip to Seongsu-dong! 1. Cafe Onion Cafe Onion is located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, and is a coffee shop with an industrial theme. This café was converted from an old metal factory, retaining its original red brick walls and rusty iron doors, creating a unique nostalgic atmosphere. Cafe Onion is famous for its unique industrial design and delicious bread. The bread in the store is made by the renowned bakery Bread 05. I particularly recommend their Pandoro bread, which looks like a small mountain covered with white powdered sugar, perfect for enjoying with coffee. Additionally, the second floor and terrace area of the café provide excellent photo spots, allowing you to enjoy the food while taking in the scenery of Seongsu-dong. 📍Address: 277-135, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 성동구 성수동2가 277-135) 🕰️Business Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-22:00, Weekends 10:00-22:00 2. Dior Pop Up Store The Dior Pop Up Store is located in Seongsu-dong and was opened to celebrate the 2022 Fall Women's Fashion Show held in Seoul. The design of this store is inspired by Dior's flagship store at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, blending French romance with modernity. The exterior of the Dior Pop Up Store features metal mesh and transparent glass, resembling a theater surrounded by a beautiful garden that combines Korean plants with French garden elements. Inside, the store showcases Dior's latest fashion collections, including the Dior Union women's wear and Book Tote Room bags. Additionally, there is a Café Dior inside, offering a romantic rose garden view, making it a perfect spot for photos. 📍Address: 302-11, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 성동구 성수동2가 302-11) 🕰️Business Hours: Daily 12:00-20:00 3. Handmade Shoe Street Seongsu-dong Handmade Shoe Street is the largest handmade shoe industry cluster in Seoul, gathering about 70% of Korea's handmade shoe enterprises, making it the heart of Korea's handmade shoe manufacturing. Handmade Shoe Street retains the appearance of many old factories, full of vintage charm. The handmade shoe stores here offer custom services, allowing visitors to order unique leather shoes according to their needs. Additionally, there are many cafés and galleries converted from old factories nearby, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely coffee time while shopping. 📍Address: 15, Yeonmujang 7-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 성동구 연무장7길 15)