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Tongin Market
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Tongin Market
A small neighbourhood market near Gyeongbokgung, famous for its coin-based lunchbox, where you build a meal from stall to stall.
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Tongin Market is a traditional market in Seoul's Seochon neighbourhood.
What to expect
A covered lane of stalls selling banchan, rice cakes, fried snacks and fresh produce.
What to eat
The famous dosirak (lunchbox) experience: swap cash for brass coins and fill a tray from participating stalls.
Visitor tips
- Coins are bought at the market's coin counter.
- Visit in the late morning or lunchtime, since stalls sell out.
- Combine with a walk to Gyeongbokgung.
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