Let's go to Dongmyo Flea Market and Cheonggyecheon Stream!
#1 Dongmyo Flea Market
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| Dongmyo Flea Market |
To get to Dongmyo Flea Market, take Seoul Subway to Dongmyo Station, get off at Exit 3, and just follow the crowd. Dongmyo Flea Market is also known as "Dongmyo second-hand market" which is consisted of approx. 6,000 stalls in front of Dongmyo Shrine in Seoul.
Dongmyo is famous for vintage clothing and miscellaneous fashion items. However, you can also find other food and items such as fruits, vegetables and antiques items are being sold at low price here. If you're interested in collecting old music CDs or antique items, check out Dongmyo Flea Market. You may find treasure among the many items here.
There are many second-hand fashion items in Dongmyo Flea Market. You can buy a variety of fashion items such as clothes, shoes, sunglasses and bags.
First of all, you can find clothes in cheap price ranging from KRW 2,000 to KRW 5,000. It may takes a lot of time and effort to find your favourite item in the pile of clothes and accessories. However, it is economical is you managed to find good items in cheap price.
Clothes that are hanging here start from KRW 5,000. It's a little more expensive than the previous pile of clothes, but it's nicely organized, so it is easy to find good items that you may like.
Last but not least, there is a vintage clothing shop. Vintage-style clothing or second-hand branded items are often sold here at the price ranging from KRW 10,000 to KRW 20,000. The prices are similar to regular clothing shops.
People normally leave the market with their hands full of bags. After looking around the market, let's go to Cheonggyecheon Stream!
[Information about Dongmyo Flea Market]
1. Getting here : At AREX Gongdeok Station, transfer to Subway Line 6 ▶ Get off at Dongmyo Station Exit 3, walk 1 min
2. Address : Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
3. Opening hours : 10:00 ~ sunset (Depends on the stall)
#2 Cheonggyecheon Stream
Walk through Dongmyo Market and you will see the bridge like the picture above.
You have arrived at Cheonggyecheon Stream! Cheonggyecheon Stream flows through the boundary between Jongno-gu and Jung-gu, the heart of Seoul.
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| Cheonggyecheon Stream |
Cheonggyecheon Stream was restored with about 22 bridges, together with green trees, grasses and walking paths well organized, making it a nice place to take a walk or do exercise. This is probably the reason why many people come here for jogging or to ride bicycles in the evening.
There are also many big fish in the stream. It's also fun to see the fishes swimming while you take a walk.
If you take a slow walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream, you will be able to enjoy some relaxing moment. You can also sit on the stone in the shade under the bridge and relax while watching the water flowing quietly.
If you wish to take a short rest during your trip in Seoul, do consider to include Dongmyo Flea Market and Cheonggyecheon Stream in your itinerary.
[Information about Cheonggyecheon Stream]
1. Getting here : At AREX Hongik University Station, transfer to Subway Line 2 ▶ Get off at City Hall Station Exit 4, walk 5 mins
2. Address : 125-3, Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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