COEX Mall

This vast underground maze of a mall is a top shopping and entertainment attraction that incorporates food courts, a department store, four hotels, the COEX Convention Centre, World Trade Centre and much more. The COEX Aquarium is the largest in Seoul, with thousands of fish and other sea creatures in 90 tanks. You can see live coral, sharks, turtles, rays and evil-looking piranhas swimming around in large tanks. Exquisite small creatures such as pulsating jellyfish, glass fish and sea horses are also on display. Feeding takes place daily (sharks at 1.30pm). The small Kimchi Museum sings the praises of pickled, peppery cabbage and its wondrous health benefits. The museum is almost impossible to find – go down the steps near the 7-Eleven convenience store. The 17-screen Megabox is always buzzing. If you’re more into reading, Bandi & Luni’s has English books (section B1) and magazines (section A1), while next door Evan Records has CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs and listening posts. The Hyundai Department Store Food Court has something for everyone at reasonable prices, which means it’s always super-busy. Try the Asian-Spanish fusion paella or the giant hamburger with wedges. Which of seven flavours of waffle do you want? With so many temptations, choosing what to eat is tough.