Namdaemun Market, Seoul

Fun to visit for window shopping but some of the places were wholesale sellers so we couldn’t buy the accessories we wanted. There was a variety of trinkets to buy as gifts to give people and some street food along the way so a fun way to spend the afternoon. Make sure to check the time as it closes surprisingly early.

Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in Korea with shops selling various goods. All products are sold at affordable prices and the stores in this area also function as wholesale markets. Most of the goods are made directly by the storeowners. Namdaemun Market is even open overnight, from 23:00 to 04:00, and is crowded with retailers from all over the country. When day breaks, the site of busy shoppers bustling around the market creates a unique scene that attracts tourists worldwide. Namdaemun Market sells a variety of clothes, glasses, kitchenware, toys, mountain gear, fishing equipment, stationery, fine arts, accessories, hats, carpets, flowers, ginseng, and imported goods.