Seoul is South Korea's dynamic capital city, a megacity where ancient palaces and traditional markets coexist alongside gleaming skyscrapers and state-of-the-art technology. With a rich cultural heritage spanning over 600 years as the Joseon Dynasty capital, Seoul offers world-class cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and extraordinary shopping.
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Gwangjang Market
Korea's oldest covered market specializing in traditional Korean fabrics, silk, and secondhand clothing alongside its famous food hall
Where: Jongno-gu
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Gyeongdong Market
Seoul's major traditional medicinal herb market with hundreds of vendors selling ginseng, dried mushrooms, and traditional Korean medicine ingredients
Where: Dongdaemun-gu
Hours: Weekdays 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mangwon Market
A lively local market in Mapo-gu that's less touristy than Gwangjang; great for fresh produce, Korean street food, and local products
Where: Mapo-gu
Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM daily