The most pleasant and high-quality purchases in Seoul tourists are on the TDDEMUN market. It occupies a huge territory on which there are many small shops and large shopping centers. Recently, among the ranks of the classic old market, more and more ultra-modern shopping complexes appear, which offer customers fashionable clothing of world brands. Shops are open here around the clock, they are brightly lit and always welcome visitors to fun and loud music. The main products you find here are all kinds of fabrics, leather products, women's and children's clothing, bedding, homemade utensils, shoes, sports goods, etc. Tondemun is also known as a place where you can purchase exactly the same items of clothing as in department stores, but their price will be more attractive. In recent years, new trading complexes such as Migliore, Doosan Tower, Freya Town have become increasingly popular. They are especially like adolescents and young people up to 30 years, thanks to a wide range of youth clothing. You can get to the Tondemun market, going out at the metro station "Stadium Tondemoun" Lines of 2.4 or 5. By the way, when entering the market, pay attention to the information desk where the translator services are offered and a shopping guide on the market, including in Russian Language.
Another center of small-optic and nationwide retail trade in Seoul is the Namdamun market. It is located in the open air just a few minutes walk from the ancient fortress gate. The market is close to the central part of the city and the most popular Soul's hotels and is perhaps the richest assortment of goods in the country. This market is considered to be one of the oldest in the city. His story is rooted in Choson's era. And from the first days of its existence to this day, this market remains the main place of commercial exchange between rural areas and cities of Korea. Here you can find almost everything: clothes and shoes of various models and sizes, homemade utensils, food, tools, all kinds of accessories, sporting goods and even household appliances and furniture. Recently, Namdhemun, so far, who has been a classic sample of the traditional Korean market in the open sky, changes its appearance. New modern shopping centers have already been built here. One of which is, for example, Mesa.
The next, interesting fans of shopping area is called ITEVON. This is a special tourist zone, which stretches from the intersection of Ithavon to the city district Hannamdon. More than two thousand shops are concentrated here, as well as clubs, cafes and restaurants of national and international cuisine. In ITHEVON, thanks to its popularity, both in foreign tourists and local residents, are crowded and during the day, and at night. In the heart of this tourist area, the Hamilton Hotel has the most famous stores selling leather goods, male and women's clothing and shoes. Here you can buy all souvenirs. Along the sidewalks, there are several hundred mobile trays, which are offered in a wide range of accessories, hats and other small goods. Ithavon is considered to be such a place in Seoul, where the most restaurants have different national cuisines. Here will find an institution in the soul of Gourmet Thai, Japanese and even French cuisine. At night, mobile trays change the range of offered goods and put various drinks and snacks on the counter. And the signs of karaoke clubs and bars glow bright lights here until the morning. ITHEVON METRO STATION is located on line 6.
There is a private fashion street in Seoul. It starts from the Women's University of Ivy and passes by the same name of the subway station (line 2) to the Sinchon railway station. The name of this street appeared from a large number of all sorts of boutiques of famous fashion houses. According to her both sides, you will see the salons of famous Couturiers, shoe shops and accessories. Many local residents visit "Second Hand" shops. In any case, the prices on this street are quite acceptable, and the quality of goods at a high level. Attending the stores of this street on weekends love young seultants, and therefore it will be quite crowded. Get ready to the slower and watch your things carefully.
In recent years, the councils of a number of areas of the Korean capital are arranged for citizens weekly so-called flea markets. Here it is profitable to buy, sell and exchange a wide variety of homemade household items. The market is one of the most popular among tourists and locals. The market is located in Chero. This trading platform is valid on Saturdays from 10 am to lunch. You will be amazed here a friendly atmosphere, in which shopping will be especially pleasant. Pay attention to the choice of all kinds of artisans. And do not hesitate to bargain. Although it is not in the traditions of Korea, but in this market by trading you can get a substantial discount. By the way, if you suddenly, the local Korean Voons will end here, then several exchange points of the currency operate in the market area.
If, being in Seoul, you are planning to purchase electronics, then go to the Junsan Electronics Market. In this major shopping center under one roof, several thousand small and large stores were united, offering almost everything: from components and accessories to televisions and refrigerators. Here you will find prices that will be 25% lower than in ordinary retail stores. To find this market, move in the direction of the bus station Yonsan from the Metro Station "Jonsan" Line 1.
Those who wish to acquire traditional Korean souvenirs can advise the National Center for Souvenirs on Insadone, which is located within walking distance from the metro station "Chonno Samga" lines of 1.3 or 5. as well as a shop of works of folk crafts "Korea House", which is three minutes walk from the station Chunmuro Lines 3 or 4. Here you will find all sorts of ceramic products, macrame, wood products and traditional Korean musical instruments. Prices will pleasantly surprise.