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Donam Jeil Market & Getting There | Seoul, South Korea

Donam Jeil Market 돈암제일시장

서울특별시 성북구 동소문로18길 12-3 | 12-3 Dongsomun-ro 18-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

9:00-22:00

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  • Sungshin Women's University Station 성신여대역 (line 4, exit 2). Walk straight about 50m and cross the road to the entrance of Donam Jeil Market. 2 mins walk.​

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Near to Sungshin Women's University Shopping District is Donam Jeil Market, a non-touristy Korean traditional market.

Market Atmosphere

If you are not ready to be overwhelmed by a big traditional market (like Namdaemun Market)​ and its typical big crowd, Donam Jeil Market will be a good local market to experience the Korean food culture.

 

It has quite a number of varied stores selling fruits, local snacks, vegetables, seafood, etc, with dry and relatively clean floor😌. All the items in the stores are neatly arranged in an organised and orderly manner.

Famous Food at Donam Jeil Market

Famous at this market is a restaurant introduced on SBS's Entertainment program for its tasty Soondae (pig intestines stuffed with various ingredients, including pork blood) and kimbab (seaweed sushi roll).

Taejo Potato 태조 감자국 is another popular restaurant for its potato soup, passed down for three generations.

Nearby Seongbukcheon Stream

After walking through the traditional market and experiencing its popular local food, you can walk straight towards the stream. This stream is particularly popular during spring for its cherry blossoms.

Other Attractions near to Donam Jeil Market

You can have a romantic leisure walk along the stream leading directly to Hansung Univ. Station (20 mins) for the Seoul City Wall (Naksan Mountain Trail), leading to Naksan Park and Ihwa Mural Village; or head back to Sungshin Women's Univ. Station to catch a movie at the CGV multiplex cinema.

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Map to Donam Jeil Market

Donam Jeil Market - Location Map | Seoul, Korea

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