Dongnimmun Yeongcheon Market (독립문영천시장)

Explanation

Yeongcheon Market, which was formed in the 1960s near Dongnimmun Gate in Seodaemun-gu, is a marketplace with over 50 years of history and tradition, once famous as one of the largest rice cake wholesale markets in Seoul. It is set up near a residential district, which makes it one of the city's most notable street-style traditional markets that nearby residents frequently visit. The city of Seoul selected the area surrounding 38 Yeongcheonsijang-gil, Seodaemun-gu as the "Future Heritage of July" in 2021.

It is a large-scale traditional market that currently features around 198 stores, and it is well-known for its various foods and snacks such as tteokbokki and twisted donuts sold at about 40% of all shops.

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-364-1926

Business hours : 09:00-23:00 (Varies by shop)

Parking facilities : Not available

Day off : N/A (Varies by shop)

Location

189-1, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Directions

Danha(단하)

Danha(단하)

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39-7 Palpan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Paldalmun Market (팔달문시장)

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17 Jeongjo-ro 770beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Masan Fish Market (마산어시장)

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126-1 Susan 1-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do

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T1 (T1)

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627 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Perfect place for T1 fans
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48 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-5142

Toy store where you can buy Dalgona sets
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SANRIO LOVERS CLUB(산리오 러버스 클럽)

SANRIO LOVERS CLUB(산리오 러버스 클럽)

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Ceramic Cafe JOOL(도자기카페 줄)

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11, Sinchon-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'24/365 with BLACKPINK' filming location
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Leather Craft Shop (손놀림공방)

Leather Craft Shop (손놀림공방)

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19-1 Naksanseonggwakseo 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The leather workshop featured in the drama 'Boyfriend'
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10 Corso Como Cheongdam Branch (10꼬르소꼬모 청담점)

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