Tourists jostle for a cheap meal at Korea's oldest market
VietNamNet•31/07/2024
Namdaemun Market is located in downtown Seoul.
To fully experience the atmosphere and culture of a land, you should go to local markets - where the lifestyle, communication and cuisine of the indigenous people are most clearly demonstrated.
There are many traditional markets in the capital city of Seoul, South Korea, of which Namdaemun is the oldest and largest. It is a worthy place to visit for tourists visiting this city.
Namdaemun Market began operating in 1414, but the devastation of war left the market in ruins. It was not until 2010 that the market was rebuilt and operating again.
The market has both an outdoor and indoor area. The indoor area has three floors, is air-conditioned and has an elevator. You can find everything in Namdaemun, from clothes, household goods, decorations, jewelry to plants and flowers.
In the open-air area, shops sell their products along both sides of the road. Occasionally, visitors can come across a snack bar or coffee shop. If you turn deeper into the alleys, you can find affordable eateries.
If you choose Namdaemun Market as a place to visit and explore during your days in Seoul, you should spend at least half a day here to comfortably visit the stalls.
Some interesting pictures at Namdaemun market:
Stalls selling all kinds of things line both sides of the street in the outdoor area of the market. A traditional cake shop that attracts a lot of tourists. Cakes are sold in packs of 3 - 5 - 10 pieces with prices ranging from 3,000 - 10,000 Won (from 55,000 - 183,000 VND). A small alley specializing in serving noodles, vermicelli, and rice to market goers. At lunchtime, almost all the tables are full. The vendors here greet and serve customers very enthusiastically and cheerfully. The food here is attractive and cheap compared to the general level. This table is for 3 people, with a total price of 23,000 Won (over 421,000 VND). Korean dishes often have a lot of vegetables and pickles. Popular Korean cold noodles, popular version. After lunch, visitors can continue to visit and shop in the indoor area. Each floor of the building is clearly divided for each item. The imported goods area is also clearly separated, not mixed with domestic goods. A store selling home decor imported from China. The jewelry section at Namdaemun Market is quite special. The products are made by the sellers right at the stalls. The materials are quite diverse, from silver, stone or plastic... This man is attaching stones to hairpins. The jewelry section occupies a large area in Namdaemun Market. Products on sale are diverse, from earrings, necklaces, bracelets, hairpins, rings... If you are a shopping enthusiast, you should spend a day visiting this traditional market.
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