Market
Namdaemun Market
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Namdaemun Market sprawls across narrow alleys near the Great South Gate, offering an authentic slice of Korean commerce. Visitors weave through bustling sections dedicated to ginseng, kitchenware, imported goods, and handmade crafts. The market is especially famous for its street food, hotteok (sweet pancakes), kalguksu (knife-cut noodles), and grilled skewers are must-tries. Bargaining is expected at many stalls, and the energy peaks on weekends when locals and tourists alike crowd the lanes.
Don't miss
- Sample freshly made hotteok from the street food alley near the main entrance.
- Browse the wholesale ginseng section for premium Korean red ginseng products.
- Watch artisans craft traditional brassware and wooden kitchen tools at the souvenir zone.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Namdaemun Market
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inPainters Show in Gwanghwamun Theater (nearby Seodaemun station)4.9★ · 117 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$24 per personSee dates →
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