Gyeongdong Market, Seoul

Name: Gyeongdong Market
Address: Seoul, South Korea

#128 among attractions in Seoul

Shopping, Market

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Gyeongdong Market or Kyungdong Market, located in Dongdaemun District, Seoul, is one of the largest herbal medicine and ginseng markets of South Korea. Since its establishment in 1960, the market supplies 70 percent of the nation's herbal medicine ingredients and has more than 1,000 related shops and oriental medicine clinics in the area. Gyeongdong Market also serves as a wholesale and retail markets selling agricultural products and fish in about 300,000 square meters, about five times the size of the Seoul Sangam World Cup Stadium. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°34'52"N, 127°2'13"E

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동대문구 (제기동)Seoul South Korea

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Gyeongdong Market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dongmyo, Korea University Museum, Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.

1.2 miSW
Park, Historical place
Dongmyo, Seoul
31 min walk • Dongmyo is a shrine in metropolitan Seoul built in honour of the 3rd century Chinese military commander, Guan Yu. The Joseon government embarked on construction in 1599 and completed the work in 1601. The Wanli Emperor of Ming provided funds for construction of the shrine, along with a plaque with his own calligraphy.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Korea University Museum, Seoul
18 min walk • Korea University Museum, commonly called The University Museum, is a history, archaeology, and art museum that is part of the Korea University in Seoul, South...
1.3 miSW
Shopping, Market
Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, Seoul
34 min walk • Hwanghak-dong Flea Market is a market located in the neighborhood of Hwanghak-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea to sell second-hand goods.
1.6 miNE
Universities and schools
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul
42 min walk • Hankuk University of Foreign Studies is a private research university based in Seoul, in South Korea. HUFS consistently ranks as one of the best universities in South Korea. The university currently teaches 45 foreign languages.
1.1 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Myogaksa, Seoul
27 min walk • Myogaksa Temple is a Korean Buddhist temple located in the heart of downtown Seoul, South Korea, in the Jongro District, nestled on the east side of Naksan Mountain. It houses the administrative headquarters of the Gwaneum Order of Korean Buddhism.
0.8 miNW
Temple
Gaeunsa, Seoul
21 min walk • Gaeunsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1396 it is located at 15 Anam 5-dong in the Seongbuk-gu area of the city.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood
Anam-dong, Seoul
24 min walk • Anam-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
~650 ftSW
Museum, Science museum
The Museum of Medicine, Seoul
4 min walk • The Museum of Medicine is a medical museum in Seoul, South Korea.
0.6 miN
Universities and schools
Korea University, Seoul
16 min walk • Korea University is a private research university in Seoul, South Korea. As one of the SKY universities, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country.
1.4 miNE
Universities and schools
Kyung Hee University, Seoul
36 min walk • Kyung Hee University is a private research university in South Korea with campuses in Seoul and Suwon. Founded in 1949, it is widely regarded as one of the best universities in South Korea.
1.2 miS
City
Seongdong District, Seoul
31 min walk • Seongdong District is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is situated on the north bank of the Han River. It is divided into 20 dong.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gyeongdong Market?

Nearby attractions include Jegi-dong, Seoul (1 min walk), The Museum of Medicine, Seoul (4 min walk), Cheongnyangni 588, Seoul (12 min walk), Korea University, Seoul (16 min walk).

How to get to Gyeongdong Market by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gyeongdong Market:

Metro

Jegi-dong • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Jegidong • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Bus

Hyeondaekoa • Lines: 동대문05 (11 min walk)
동대문경찰서 • Lines: 동대문05 (11 min walk)

Train

Cheongnyangni (16 min walk)

Light rail

Sinseol-dong • Lines: W (22 min walk)
Sungshin Women's University • Lines: W (36 min walk)