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The best traditional markets in Seoul

The top 3 according to 11 votes from people: Gwangjang Market · Mangwon Market · Namdaemun Market. (Updated Apr 5, 2021.)

From Gwangjang's mung bean pancakes to Tongin's coin lunchbox: Seoul's traditional markets worth visiting.

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Automatically translated (original in 한국어). See the original

Top 11

  1. 1

    Gwangjang Market

    Korea's first permanent market: bindaetteok, yukhoe and mayak gimbap.

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  2. 2

    Mangwon Market

    Modernised Mapo market full of quirky snacks.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  3. 3

    Namdaemun Market

    Seoul's largest and oldest market.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  4. 4

    Tongin Market

    Fill a lunchbox with old-style coins.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  5. 5

    Noryangjin Fish Market

    Pick your fish and eat it upstairs.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  6. 6

    Gyeongdong Market

    Herbal medicine, produce and a youth mall with a café.

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    1
  7. 7

    Dongdaemun Market

    The mecca of fabrics and haberdashery.

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    1
  8. 8

    Seoul Folk Flea Market

    Antiques and second-hand goods from the Hwanghak-dong flea market.

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    1
  9. 9

    Yeongcheon Market

    Twisted doughnuts and tteokbokki near Independence Gate.

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    1
  10. 10

    Majang Meat Market

    The country's largest meat market.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  11. 11

    Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Market

    The country's biggest herbal medicine market.

    ▲ 0 ▼ 1

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