Darin-dong is Seoul's 'China Street,' home to a large number of Chinese residents. The streets are lined with signs in Chinese, and the sound of Mandarin often fills the air. This area not only carries the nostalgia of Chinese Northeastern immigrants but also serves as a snapshot of cultural integration. Darin Central Market is highly characteristic of Chinese culture, with restaurants, mobile phone stores, travel agencies, food wholesale shops, and various other establishments lining the streets, along with entertainment facilities like karaoke rooms.
Baesan Warehouse Cafe is a coffee shop offering a vast industrial-chic space, filled with street art decor. It serves high-quality baked goods and is one of the featured spots in Darin-dong.
Amazing Brewing Co is a bar that serves self-brewed beer and international guest beers, along with snacks like hot dogs, chicken wings, and pizza. It's a popular leisure spot in Darin-dong.
Darin Station is the main transportation hub for reaching Darin-dong. Both Line 2 and Line 7 of the subway can get you there. Exiting from Exit 12 allows you to immediately immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of Darin-dong.
