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Gyeongdong is a special market located in Seoul, where there are more than 1,000 stalls selling traditional Korean crafts, herbs, roots, and spices. Located in Dongdaemun, this street market is especially popular among tourists from China, Japan, and Asian countries because its herbal and traditional medicine products are varied and affordable.
The suffocating aroma of herbs is something you feel as soon as you step foot in the market – some of the most popular items here include red ginseng to restore energy, plums to improve blood pressure, and chamomile which is formulated into a refreshing drink.
Location: 147, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening hours: Open daily from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. (opening hours vary by store).