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• Information
  Introduction
  Opened in 1964, Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in Korea with shops selling various goods. All products are sold at affordable prices and the stores in this area also function as wholesale markets.
  
  Most of the goods are made directly by the storeowners. Namdaemun Market is even open overnight, from 23:00 to 04:00, and is crowded with retailers from all over the country. When day breaks, the site of busy shoppers bustling around the market creates a unique scene that attracts tourists worldwide. Namdaemun Market sells a variety of clothes, glasses, kitchenware, toys, mountain gear, fishing equipment, stationery, fine arts, accessories, hats, carpets, flowers, ginseng, and imported goods.
  
  Structure Size
  Approx. 20,000 pyeong. Approx. 10,172 stores.
  
  Operating Hours
  Varies by stores
  
  Closed
  Sundays
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Assistance for Foreigners
  Community lounge available
  
  Credit Cards
  Accepted
  
  
• Forecast
• Tourist Sites

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    Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Amusement Parks/ Tourist Resorts
    Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food. Myeong-dong is a popular des...

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    Sungnyemun Gate (Namdaemun Gate) (숭례문)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with a...

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    Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink (서울광장 스케이트장)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Skating
    Seoul Plaza was established in 2004, and is located by Seoul City Hall. The plaza is shaped like the full moon. Seoul Plaza hosts a wide array of cultural event...

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    Seoul Plaza (서울광장)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Parks
    Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall is a historic site where the March 1, 1919 (Samil) Independence Movement and the pro-democracy movement in June 1987 were held...

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    Bank of Korea Money Museum (한국은행 화폐박물관)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Industrial Tours
    The Bank of Korea Money Museum introduces the history of the currency culture home and abroad through the history and documents related to the Bank of Korea. Th...

• Accommodation

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    L’Escape Hotel (레스케이프 호텔)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    L’Escape Hotel has multiple branches in Seoul and is a boutique hotel by Josun Hotel and Resort. It was listed on Forbes Travel Guide recommended hotels for thr...

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    Hotel Daewoo Inn [Korea Quality] / 대우모텔(호텔 대우 인) [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Inn/Motel
    

    Daewoo Motel reopened in 2013 with neat facilities after remodeling the rooms. The place is good for solo travelers looking for ...

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    Rex Hotel (렉스호텔)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Lex Hotel is a suitable accommodation for business trips. It is also great for shopping, due to its convenient location by Namdaemun Market, Seoul Station, and ...

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    Travelodge Myeongdong City Hall (트레블로지 명동 시티홀)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Travelodge Myeongdong City Hall provides excellent and efficient customer services as well as convenient amenities for the comfort of all their guests. The hote...

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    Hotel The Plaza (플라자호텔)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    The hotel is ideally situated in the center of Seoul, located close to many office areas, major banks, the hotel, and the city's main public transportation junc...

• Restaurants

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    Honam Sikdang (호남식당)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    A restaurant frequently featured in Korean gourmet programs. A braised cutlassfish specialty restaurant is located near namdaemun market, Seoul. The representat...

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    Wangdaebak Jijimichon (왕대박지지미촌)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    A great store to visit on a rainy day. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is three-colored pancake.

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    Mangnae Hoejip (막내회집)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a Hoejip (raw fish restaurant) with 26 years’ tradition. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is sliced raw...

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    Gyodae Icheungjip Sicheong (교대이층집 시청)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    A barbecue specialty restaurant located near City Hall Station in Seoul. A store famous for flower-shaped pork belly. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly...

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    Omokjip Cityhall(오목집 시청)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    A pig's trotter(s) specialty restaurant located near City Hall Station in Seoul. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs'' feet. Jokbal (pig's trotter)...

• Shopping

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    Namdaemun Shopping Center (남대문 종합상가)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Thanks to its rich history, Namdaemun Shopping Center boasts not only an impressive array of items, but items not available elsewhere. For instance, visitors ca...

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    Namdaemun Jungang Shopping Center (남대문 중앙상가)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Jungang Shopping Center boasts diverse items for women. Its first floor is devoted to shops selling women's clothing and accessories with colorful designs, appe...

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    Daedo Market (대도 종합상가)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Daedo Market sells various imported goods, household goods, men's accessories, interior design items, and decorative items. It is one of the largest places in N...

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    Queen Plaza (퀸프라자)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Queen Plaza offers diverse items for people of varying ages from children to seniors. Consisting of many shops, it is particularly popular among families. On th...

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    Cheongja Imported Goods Shopping Center (청자 수입상가)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Cheongja Imported Goods Shopping Center offers imported utensils, household items, clothing and accessories not readily available elsewhere. Its main customers ...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 5.
  
  [Bus]
  Namdaemun Market & Hoehyeon Station Bus Stop
  Green Bus: 0013, 0014, 0015, 7011, 7013, 7017, 7022
  Blue Bus: 130, 104, 152, 162, 163, 201, 202, 261, 406, 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 701, 708
  Red Bus: 2300, 2500, 9411
  Airport Bus: 605-1
  
  

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