Traditional & Specialty Markets in Seoul
Seoul’s markets offer a unique combination of culture, history and local flavours. From herbal medicine stalls to fresh seafood auctions and traditional craft streets, these markets are a great way to experience daily life in Korea.
Yangnyeong Market
Yangnyeong Market is one of Korea’s most famous oriental herbal medicine markets. The area is filled with aromatic scents, colourful herbs, roots and spices displayed in traditional stalls. It’s a wonderful cultural experience for visitors interested in wellness and traditional medicine
Visitor Information:
- Admission: Free
- Opening hours: 24 hours
- Address:
Yangnyeongjungang-ro 8-gil
Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Phone: +82-2-969-4793
Noryangjin Fish Market
Noryangjin Fish Market is one of Seoul’s largest and most vibrant seafood markets. Visitors can watch early morning fish auctions or enjoy a fresh seafood dinner in the evening. Choose your fish from a stall and take it to a nearby restaurant to be cooked.
Auction Schedule:
- 3:00 am — Shellfish auctions
- 1:00 am — Live fish
- 3:00 am — Fresh fish
Visitor Information:
- Admission: Free
- Opening hours: 1:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Address:
688 Nodeul-ro
Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Insadong Traditional Street
Insadong is a charming traditional street famous for art galleries, antique stores, handcrafted porcelain, calligraphy, and Korean souvenirs. It’s the perfect place to experience traditional Korean culture in a compact, lively street. Don’t miss the authentic tea houses scattered along the alley.
Visitor Information:
Admission: Free
Opening hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address:
130-4, Insa-dong
Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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