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.
Namdaemun Market
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Namdaemun Market
Seoul's oldest and largest traditional market, with thousands of stalls selling clothing, kitchenware, food and ginseng, plus a late-night section.
Cultural Experience
Local Delicacies
Must-Visit
Namdaemun is a sprawling market district beside Namdaemun Gate and one of the oldest markets in Korea.
What to expect
Narrow lanes packed with clothing, accessories, kitchenware, souvenirs and ginseng, plus alleys of food stalls and tent restaurants.
What to eat
Kalguksu (hand-cut noodles), spicy braised mackerel pike, cinnamon hotteok and mandu.
Visitor tips
- Shops are busiest from late morning into the evening, and a night section opens later. Sources differ on exact times.
- Some shops close on Sundays, so check before you go.
- Bargaining is common at clothing stalls.
