Insadong

Seoul

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Insadong

For traditional Korean crafts, try the Insadong neighbourhood - one of the best spots in town to shop for locally-made pieces. Here, shoppers will be able to select from hundreds of items ranging from ceramics to artwork and crafts made from humble paper.

Shopping

Seoul is absolutely the place to be for shopping devotees - from street markets to high-end shopping malls, the Korean capital has it all. Some of the most popular shopping areas are Myeongdong, Itaewon, and Insadong - each with its own distinctive character. Seoul is a metropolis filled with shopping opportunities at every turn. Markets worth a stop include Namdaemun and Dongdaemun, the Gyeongdong Oriental Medicine Market selling all sorts of traditional miracle cures (Chegidong Station) and Noryangjin Fish Market, even if only to watch the traders in action (line 1, Noryangjin Station).