[Seoul] Namdaemun Market (남대문시장)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namdaemun Market (남대문시장)’.
💡 Overview
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.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 04529) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-2-753-2805 |
| 🌐 Website | namdaemunmarket.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) |
| Opening Hours | Varies by stores |
| Day Off | Sundays |
| Items for Sale | Approx. 17,000 goods (including fashion apparel and everyday commodities) |
| Parking | Available |
| Scale | Approx. 20,000 pyeong. Approx. 10,172 stores. |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-753-2805 |
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