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Namdaemun Market

Namchang-dong | Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Ranked #13 of 58 shopping in Seoul
3.5 of 5 stars 224 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Traveller Description: Shopping, shopping, shopping.  This is the one of the best spots to get souvenirs, not junk, but little purses, shoes, socks, umbrellas, and clothing... more »
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Bogor, Indonesia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

rough street and mall clothes sellers not wanting to haggle and will shoosh you away. Literally. Terrible for tourists. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Here the right place to go shoping for me, since i have no much time to spend in dongdaemun. Of course dongdaemun is more fashionable and more popular to buy clothes but if you explore namdaemun, you will find lot of shop till you lost your energy to explore more. Sourvenir and shirts are cheaper. There one fujifilm shop here,... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

The market is a must see if you've never been there. Sure there are the fake designer items but for some other items, there are some pretty good buys. And the quality is very good in some of the stores. Sure you can bargain for most items but otherwise the prices for the quality housewares, clothes, underwear are very reasonable.But... More

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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This market seems to always be bustling. Vendors sell all kinds of wares from awful designer knock-offs to cute kids clothing, housewares and other small goods. It is a combination of indoor small shops and outdoor vendors. Be sure to haggle and use street smarts in the crowds with your wallet. More

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Seoul, South Korea
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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Korea, as well as most of Asia is known for its markets. This is one of the best markets in Seoul if you want to buy cheap goods, and disappear in to the very dense crowd. People will hawk you, bump in to you, and you will find some bargains if you are willing to haggle, and if you are... More

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Selangor, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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- a must visit place for souvenirs, bargain clothes, and my fave Face Shop store is there - I love visiting the place because it's not a place for rich or high people only. We can see real people with all sorts of background here - be sure to bargain on everything!! :-) More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Good: Amazing variety of stalls selling almost anything under the sun. Wonderful if you love shopping, bargaining, etc. Prepare to spend at least 2 hours here. Bad: You can get lost easily in the maze of streets that look similar, so be sure to find a prominent meeting place if you go with friends/family. I didn't try the food, but... More

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Okinawa, Japan
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

I have never been to one of those corn field mazes, but I can now imagine what they are like! This place is a living maze! There is so much to see and buy! Anything you could want, plus stuff you don't need! I got a sweatshirt for my dog! And the street food here can't be beat. You have... More

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Seoul, South Korea
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012
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I am an American living in Seoul and when I first arrived I did the touristy "thing" and went to all the highlights to experience Seoul. My fiance and I ate at a street food "restaurant," which is a temporary tent with a "cook" in the center. It was authentic food and we were excited. Prices aren't listed typically but... More

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Seoul, South Korea
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Always a must see...great place to bargain and check out the black market..if you can find it! Busy place, gets busier the later in the day it is. More

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