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Namdaemun Market


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 123 attractions in Seoul
Traveler Description: Shopping, shopping, shopping.  This is the one of the best spots to get souvenirs, not junk, but little purses, shoes, socks, umbrellas, and clothing... more »
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Attraction type: Flea/street market
Address: Namchang-dong
Jung-gu Seoul
South Korea
Tel: 2128-7800

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4 of 5 stars
globegal   13 contributions
Miami, Florida
Jun 11, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

This market was a great place to experience the Korean culture while having fun shopping. However, as an American, I didn't find the prices to be much better than what I can find at home (if you know where to shop). In Namdaemun market, you can rarely try on clothes and if you can, it's in the middle of the... more

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4 of 5 stars
rissyk   4 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Feb 17, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

It might not be THE place to visit in Korea, but it should be in your Top 10 List, if not Top 5...especially if it's your first visit. I just came back from Korea last Thursday and while it was my second time going to Korea, I'd say this trip was very different from the first (probably because I'm older... more

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5 of 5 stars
johannesd   7 contributions
Seoul, South Korea
Aug 25, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Namdaemun is an awesome place with the definitive character of a flea market. It's more than that though; there are permanent malls amid the winding alleys with three to five floors of stalls in each and even an underground shopping area. This is the place to go for bargains. Make sure to search out prices in several stalls before settling... more

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4 of 5 stars
SHELLYandBOB   31 contributions
Alabama
May 6, 2008
5
people found this review helpful

This was a large, intense and busy market. There are shops, stalls, blankets and carts of just stuff! Everything from ginseng to children's clothing to beans to hiking gear. Definitely walk around first and ask about prices, they can vary a lot from block to block. There's definitely some room for negotiation. The press of people and amount of eye... more

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3 of 5 stars
そわ   57 contributions
Kochi, Japan
Dec 15, 2009

初めて行ったときは、人の多さと客引きの煩さに「もう来なくていいや。一度で十分。」と思ったのですが、あまりちゃんと見れてな... more

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4 of 5 stars
ぽてこ   12 contributions
神奈川
Dec 12, 2009

とにかく店が沢山ありすぎて自分が何処にいるのかわからなくなります。 地図とにらめっこしていると観光客丸出しなのでなるべ... more

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3 of 5 stars
柚子マフィン   14 contributions
横浜
Dec 6, 2009

とにかく人口密度が高く商品の数も多く、どのお店にも似たような商品があります。日本人への呼び込みがすごいです。母はニセモノ... more

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4 of 5 stars
izuyu   19 contributions
福岡県
Nov 18, 2009

今回ツアーの中で寄ったのですが、韓国らしい活気ある市場といった雰囲気でした。商売上手なお店で韓国のりを買わせて頂きました... more

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4 of 5 stars
Melba66   30 contributions
札幌
Nov 16, 2009

通りごとに売っているものに特徴があり、道の真ん中には露天でTシャツ、靴下、ベルト、などおもいっきりブランドのロゴをコピー... more

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4 of 5 stars
あっさむ   2 contributions
神奈川
Nov 11, 2009

びっくりしたことが販促がほとんど日本語で行われてること! しかも黙って歩いていても日本人ってわかるみたいです。 試食... more

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Namdaemun Market Address

Namchang-dong | Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Tel: 2128-7800