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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Namdaemun Market reviews
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The largest and oldest market in South Korea shouldn’t be missed. It’s a spectacle. They have a little bit of everything, but it’s fun to be a part of it.
The largest and oldest market in South Korea shouldn’t be missed. It’s a spectacle. They have a little bit of everything, but it’s fun to be a part of it. more »
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Namdaemun market is the oldest market of Seoul, set in the very center close to the Sungnyemun city gate. It's another market with everything you could imagine from clothes, souvenirs, toys, food. I.... more
Namdaemun market is the oldest market of Seoul, set in the very center close to the Sungnyemun city gate. It's another market with everything you could imagine from clothes, souvenirs, toys, food. I.... more »
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Great place to shop for anything and everything. Be ready to negotiate. Never agree to the price the seller tells you, haggle! You’ll get it for half price or less. We enjoyed buying bunch of things here and having fun with the locals. Absolute must visit when in Seoul
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It may be the oldest and largest traditional market in South Korea... but it is not the kind of market that we enjoyed. Many of the malls were catered to the older crowd, as could be seen by the clientele and clothing on display. But if you're there to source for handmade jewellery at wholesale quantity and prices.. there is a section dedicated to that.
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