You can feel the enthusiasm of Korean people from the traditional markets, and
thoroughly understand Korean culture.
It is a must-see tourist attraction when you visit Korea!
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4 popular traditional markets in Seoul
Let's take a look at the traditional markets in Seoul which are full of people and have their own charming points.
Let's take a look at the traditional markets in Seoul which are full of people and have their own charming points.
1.남대문시장 Namdaemun Market
Namdaemun Market, built in 1414, has a history of more than 600 years.
There are more than 400,000 tourists visiting Seoul’s Namdaemun Market every day.
"Namdaemun Market" covers an area of about 20,000 square meters and has over 10,000 stores.
It's divided into camera area, stationery area, glasses street, food area, bedding, military supplies, souvenirs, accessories, women's clothing, children's clothing etc.
Almost everything you use in daily life can be found here and the products can be purchased at affordable prices.
"Namdaemun Market" covers an area of about 20,000 square meters and has over 10,000 stores.
It's divided into camera area, stationery area, glasses street, food area, bedding, military supplies, souvenirs, accessories, women's clothing, children's clothing etc.
Almost everything you use in daily life can be found here and the products can be purchased at affordable prices.
In addition, Namdaemun Market is also famous for its noodles (국수 guksu), pig's
trotters (족발 jokbal), and braised cutlassfish (갈치조림 galchi-jorim).
Namdaemun Market is close to some popular attractions like Myeongdong (명동), Deoksugung Palace (덕수궁), and Gwanghwamun Gate (광화문).
It is recommended that the attractions can be included in the tour itinerary together.
Namdaemun Market
Address
서울특별시 중구 남대문시장4길 21
21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Transportation
Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 5.
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-753-2805
Homepage: http://namdaemunmarket.co.kr/
2.통인시장 Tongin Market
After the Korean War, due to the rapid population increase in Seochon (서촌) near
Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁).
Many vendors and popular places formed a traditional market here.
There are around 80 shops in Tongin Market, most of them are restaurants and vendors selling side dishes.
What sets Tongin Market apart from the other markets is the Dosirak Café (도시락카페).
At the Dosirak Café, you can buy a lunch tray with 10 yeopjeon (엽전) (brass coins; old Korean currency) for 5,000 won.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁).
In addition,
Tongin Market is also close to attractions such as Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁), Gwanghwamun Gate (광화문), and Samcheong-dong (삼청동).
It is recommended to arrange an
itinerary to visit together.
Tongin Market
Address
서울특별시 종로구 자하문로15길 18
18, Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Transportation
Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2.
Walk for approx. 700m.
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-722-0911
Homepage: http://tonginmarket.co.kr/mall/index.php3.광장시장 Gwangjang Market
In addition, Tongin Market is also close to attractions such as Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁), Gwanghwamun Gate (광화문), and Samcheong-dong (삼청동).
It is recommended to arrange an itinerary to visit together.
Tongin Market
Address
서울특별시 종로구 자하문로15길 18
18, Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Transportation
Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2.
Walk for approx. 700m.
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-722-0911
Homepage: http://tonginmarket.co.kr/mall/index.php
3.광장시장 Gwangjang Market
It is close to Dongdaemun in Seoul and is one of the must-see attractions for foreign tourists visiting Korea.
The word "Guang Zang" means "widely collected and preserved."
There are more than 5,000 stores in it, ranging from fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, dried side dishes, hot food, bedding, daily necessities, kitchenware, clothing, and medicine etc.
When it comes to Gwangjang Market, the first thing that people think of is the famous market food.
It is also very good place to experience Korean culture here.
The long strip of food vendors in the market is quite unique, with each vendor crowded with lines of people waiting to experience mouthwatering food.
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Walking along
the alleys in the market, you can see various snacks sold by many
vendors, the must-eat delicacies at Gwangjang Market: Mung bean pancakes (빈대떡), raw beef (육회),
raw octopus (산낙지), mayak gimbap (마약김밥).
Gwangjang Market
Address
서울특별시 종로구 창경궁로 88
88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Transportation
Jongno 5-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 8.
Euljiro 4-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 2 & 5), Exit 4.
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2267-0291,+82-2-2272-0967
Homepage: http://www.kwangjangmarket.co.kr/
4.망원시장 Mangwon Market
Mangwon Market
was established in 1975, located in Mangwon-dong, Mapo-gu Hongdae.
It is larger than Tongin Market but much smaller than Gwangjang Market.
It is a traditional market that is very local and loved by the people of Seoul.
Due to some well-known Korean TV show "Running Man (런닝맨)" , "I Live Alone (나혼자산다)",many Korean artists have come to
Mangwon-dong to have programs
and introduce the delicacies food of Mangwon Market.
Mangwon Market
has become a popular new attraction in Seoul in recent years.
Of course, a variety of delicious snacks are indispensable.
Mangwon Market
Address
서울 마포구 포은로8길 14
14, Poeun-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Transportation
Mangwon Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 2.
Walk for approx. 5 min.
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-335-3591
Website: https://mangwonsijang.modoo.at/
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