Your Ultimate Guide to Night Markets in Asia

Discover the best day and night markets across Asia, organized by country and location to help you find local treasures.

Dongdaemun Night Market

Seoul's wholesale fashion district, where the malls and street stalls come alive after dark and trade into the early hours.

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Dongdaemun Night Market

Dongdaemun is Seoul's late-night fashion hub, with wholesale and retail malls plus street food outside.

What to expect

Multi-storey fashion malls, fabric shops and accessories, with street-food stalls along the surrounding lanes.

What to eat

Tteokbokki, hotteok and street snacks near the exits.

Visitor tips

  • Many malls open around 8 pm and close in the early hours (3-5 am depending on the building).
  • Some wholesale-only shops do not sell single items.
  • Carry cash for small stalls.