The biggest and oldest bazaar in the country, Namdaemun Market offers plenty of shopping and dining options appealing to both locals and visiting travelers. Wandering the bustling streets allows you to explore a market dating back to the early 15th century. Delve deep into the market's various sections to browse hundreds of stands, stalls, and shops offering everything from clothing to traditional utensils. Don't miss stopping by the food market to try classic Korean dishes, including bibimbap (a rice bowl topped with meat and vegetables), homemade noodles, and shellfish soup. Use our Seoul trip site to visit Namdaemun Market on your trip to Seoul, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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Fun place to walk around and shop. Dedicated sections for clothing, baby goods, luggage, camera shops etc. I came for the kalguksu bibimbap alley and the grill fish alley. There are red angels...
Fun place to walk around and shop. Dedicated sections for clothing, baby goods, luggage, camera shops etc. I came for the kalguksu bibimbap alley and the grill fish alley. There are red angels... more »
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It's not so easy to track if it's first time. Little unmanagement, crowded and messy. However for experience Korean market is okay than really shopping.
It's not so easy to track if it's first time. Little unmanagement, crowded and messy. However for experience Korean market is okay than really shopping. more »
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I brought my oldest sister to celebrate Parents' day to NamDaeMoon marketplace. There I also treated her some of grilled fishes at a Korean restaurant in the alley. We really enjoy the table. After filling out stomach we walked along the sweet vendors. We bought some goods and house stuffs. Its location was so easy access from the subway station near...
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This market is a must do in Seoul. I went on a Saturday and the market was packed. Dozens and dozens of vendors sold food, clothes, electronics, and so much more. I went to visit the used camera market portion. I was very happy with the reduced costs vs amazon with the same or better quality.
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