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    Enjoy the Charms of Daegu:
    A Shopping Course Near Daegu Airport

    A special feature on Daegu shopping starting from Daegu Airport!

    Introducing shopping spaces and items filled with the character of the Daegu region.

    Contents
    • Just Landed in Daegu?
      Start With These Must-Visit Shopping Spots
    • Feel Daegu Like a Local:
      Shopping Spaces Full of Character
    • Souvenirs Worth Packing:
      Daegu's Signature Shopping Items
    Daegu Airport is an international airport located in the Yeongnam region in the southeastern part of Korea, making it a convenient gateway for travelers heading to Daegu.
    Daegu is a captivating city filled with diverse sights and food, where a trendy sensibility and retro charm exist side by side.

    Come experience a different side of Korean travel and enjoy shopping full of local character in Daegu.

    Just Landed in Daegu?
    Start with these Must-Visit Shopping Spots

    Daegu is Korea's 3ʳᵈ most populous metropolitan city, and it shows in the city's energy and vibrancy.
    Local shopping districts that showcase the city's charm are well developed here, alongside plenty of trendy spots to shop.

    From local markets with a long history to streets bursting with youthful energy, don't miss out on Daegu's best shopping spots.
    Where to Go

    Dongseongno Street, Daegu

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    Dongseongno is Daegu's leading commercial district, bringing together department stores and local shops in one place, which makes it one of the best spots in the city for shopping.
    It's especially great for browsing, with plenty of stores selling fashion items and accessories.
    Enjoy shopping on Dongseongno, a street full of youthful energy and romance.
    Dongseongno Street, Daegu

    Address | 12 Yongdeok-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu
    Hours | Business hours vary by store.

    Notes
    6-minute walk from Jungangno Station (Daegu Metro Line 1)
    Where to Go

    Seomun Market

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    Seomun Market is a traditional market with such a long history and impressive scale that it's counted among Korea's three biggest markets.
    It's home to a cluster of local eateries, letting you sample a wide range of Korean local food.
    Beyond the food, you can browse everything from textiles and tableware to dried seafood, all in a warm, traditional market where you can feel true Korean hospitality.
    Seomun Market

    Address | 50 Dalseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu (Seomun Market)
    Hours | 09:00–18:00 (Closed on the 1ˢᵗ and 3ʳᵈ Sundays of every month)

    Notes
    1-minute walk from Seomun Market Station (Daegu Metro Line 3)
    Where to Go

    Shinsegae Department Store, Daegu

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    Shinsegae Department Store, Daegu is the largest department store in the city, making it a great indoor spot for a trendy shopping experience.
    Located right in front of Dongdaegu Station, it's easy to access and offers not only shopping but also cultural experience facilities and a food court packed with well-known restaurants.
    Shinsegae Department Store, Daegu

    Address | 1F, 149 Dongbu-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu
    Hours | 10:30–20:30

    Notes
    1-minute walk from Dongdaegu Station (Daegu Metro Line 1)

    Feel Daegu Like a Local:
    Shopping Spaces Full of Character

    If you're visiting Daegu, a city where trends and history coexist, shopping at local stores is a must.
    Here are some of Daegu's local shopping spaces that capture both the latest Korean trends and the tastes of visitors from around the world.
    They're all within walking distance of Dongseongno, Daegu's iconic street of youth culture, making this a recommended shopping course.
    Where to Go

    SASAROUN — private & thoughtful

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    SASAROUN is a lifestyle goods shop selling books and bookmarks, perfumes, notebooks, and postcards.
    True to its slogan of introducing thoughtful items for personal spaces, SASAROUN is the perfect place to slow down and shop for a while.
    It's a shop where you can experience the sophisticated sensibility of Daegu's Dongseongno.
    SASAROUN — private & thoughtful

    Address | 2F, 2 Namseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu (2F, Daedeok Oriental Clinic building)
    Hours | 12:00–21:00 (Closed every Monday)

    Notes
    8-minute walk from Banwoldang Station (Daegu Metro Line 2)
    Where to Go

    HOLIDAY VISITOR

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    HOLIDAY VISITOR is a curated lifestyle goods shop with a hip sensibility, always offering a trendy shopping experience.
    Alongside retro-mood LPs and postcards, you can also pick up HOLIDAY VISITOR's own T-shirts, eco bags, and other everyday goods.
    It's the perfect place to find a unique souvenir from your trip to Daegu.
    HOLIDAY VISITOR

    Address | 1F, 184 Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
    Hours | 12:00–20:00

    Notes
    4-minute walk from Jungangno Station (Daegu Metro Line 1)
    Where to Go

    A mirage general store

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    A mirage general store is a goods shop set inside a traditional hanok, where you can browse and buy adorable character merchandise.
    Not only can you pick up cute character goods to commemorate your trip to Daegu, but you can also enjoy shopping full of local charm in a space that repurposes a hanok, Korea's traditional house, into a goods shop.
    A mirage general store

    Address | 92 Seoseongno 14-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
    Hours | 11:00–21:00

    Notes
    4-minute walk from Jungangno Station (Daegu Metro Line 1)

    Souvenirs Worth Packing:
    Daegu's Signature Shopping Items

    From souvenirs that capture the city's spirit to cute character goods, here are Daegu's most representative tourist souvenirs.
    Things to Buy

    Daegu Tourist Souvenirs

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    Pick up an award-winning souvenir from the Daegu Tourist Souvenir Design Competition, an event that brings together Daegu's local culture and local artists.
    These pieces transform Daegu's long history and traditional culture into a modern artistic spirit, making them the perfect way to commemorate the region.
    Things to Buy

    Daegu Must-Have Items

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    ST. GEUNDAE BAKERY

    Visit ST. GEUNDAE BAKERY, Daegu's most famous bakery for red bean buns.
    Along with its signature red bean cream bun packed with sweet red bean paste and a wide variety of other breads, the bakery also sells gift sets, making it a great choice for souvenirs.

    Daegu Yangnyeongsi Market Herbal Tea

    Also known as Yakjeon-golmok, or 'Medicine Shop Alley,' Yangnyeongsi Market is a herbal medicine market with a long tradition.
    Be sure to pick up a herbal tea with 350 years of history, available exclusively here.
    You'll find herbal teas suited to a variety of needs, including ssanghwacha, known for restoring energy.
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    CHARM SOJU, Daegu

    Trying a special soju sold only in a certain region is one of the joys of traveling in Korea.
    CHARM SOJU is a soju available only in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do, known for its light, clean taste.
    Pair it with Daegu's local food for the full experience.
    Where to Go

    E-World 'DDUBI' Goods

    Daegu Susung-gu
    Have you heard of E-World, Daegu's signature amusement park?
    At E-World, you can enjoy roller coasters, a carousel, and a hands-on zoo, and also pick up goods featuring DDUBI, the official character of Daegu's Suseong-gu district.
    It's a win-win: have fun at E-World, then stop by the DDUBI store inside the park to pick up character goods with local flair as a lasting memory of your trip.
    Why not take a shopping trip that captures both trend and tradition in Daegu, a city that shines with long-preserved history and pride?
    From one of Korea's three great traditional markets and traditional herbal tea, both hard to find elsewhere, to trendy, hip local goods shops that have won over young shoppers from Daegu and around the world — it's all here.

    Fly into Daegu Airport with ease and enjoy a trip full of new charm.
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