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Namdaemun Market
A 600-year-old general market. Galchi-stew alley, kalguksu alley, eyewear wholesalers — each category has its own corner.
Style
FoodShopping
Good for
SoloCoupleFamily (with kids)Friends
Pace
BalancedBudget
BudgetIdeal length
1–2 days3–4 days
Best season
SpringSummerFallWinter
Travel tips
- 1Galchi stew is on Galchi Alley 1.
- 2Mornings are most lively.
- 3Hoehyeon Station Exit 5.
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