Specialized Street
Three special streets found only in Goyang
Bamnidan Bonnet Street / Seongsagol Restaurant Theme Street / Siksa-dong Vintage Street
no exception.
Three streets popular among those in
their 20s and 30s as well as families
Here are the special streets unique to Goyang.
“Bamnidan Bonnet Street”
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about the trendy vibes of Goyang
Bamgasi Village, or Chestnut Village in English, takes its name due to the abundance of chestnut thorns and chestnut trees. It is now one of the most popular neighborhoods in Goyang. This is thanks to Bamnidan Bonnet Street, where a large number of restaurants, cafés, antique shops, and workshops are located.
Originally known as Bonnet Street because merchants held a flea market while wearing bonnets, this neighborhood with a fairy tale atmosphere and an assortment of shops began gaining popularity a decade ago and has since become a popular tourist destination. Since then, as trendy cafés and shops selling exotic food have opened one after the other, a growing number of people refer to the area as Bamnidan Street, using the first syllable of Bamgasi Village. Now, the street is known as Bamnidan Bonnet Street, and it has been designated as Goyang's special tourist street.
It's good to visit at any time of day, but early in the morning, before the crowds arrive, you can fully appreciate the tranquility of the neighborhood. Brunch restaurants are open as early as 9 AM, so you can begin your day leisurely. At noon, people begin to gather in earnest. It is advised to move quickly if you wish to visit a particular location, as crowds grow to the point where you must wait in line at many locations. There is Western, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine, as well as coffee and a variety of desserts.
Seongsagol Restaurant Theme Street that offers a taste of countryside in the city center
Everything goes better on a full stomach. If you not sure what to eat during your trip to Goyang, why not just head to Seongsigol Restaurant Themed Street? The street lined with over 30 restaurants and cafes, for a moment, gives off a feeling of warmth like you are in the countryside. Probably that is why every restaurant here looks good.
Since there is enough parking space just like you'd expect in the countryside, it would be great to enjoy a slow meal, ramble along the street, and have a cup of tea at any cafe you like. The experience in Seongsagol Restaurant Theme Street will be more than just having a meal but add a new page to your trip to Goyang.
“Siksa-dong Vintage Street,” the holy land for fashionistas When it comes to vintage clothing, Dongmyo might strike you first. However, Siksa-dong is now the new rising star. This street has been voluntarily created by businesses dealing with vintage clothing. As over 100 vintage clothing businesses occupy this street, there is no doubt as to the diversity of clothing here.
Even if you are not into fashion, it would be still fun to go for a treasure hunt and navigate through unique and rare clothing and accessories that are hard to come by anywhere else. It is no wonder why this place is already famous among devoted followers of fashion. As you browse through the vintage clothes, you might feel the impulse to buy one for yourself. Just make sure to bring some cash with you to bargain the price.