Published Date : Sep 11, 2019 / Edited Date : Jun 13, 2023
BTS Jin
City Break
BTS Jin recommends these Seoul activities shown in his "City Break" video.
Come find all the special food and delicacies of Seoul!
#1
Tongin Market
Popular for its Dosirak Café, Tongin Market is a market made up of over 80 stores featuring delicious food on top of many things to see and do. One special feature of this attraction is paying with the yeopjeon, an old Korean coin used as a form of currency back in the Joseon dynasty. When visitors exchange their money for yeopjeon, they will also receive a black plastic tray to fill up with food as they explore the market. Visitors should also note that the yeopjeon can only be used in affiliated stores throughout the market as not all stores will accept this currency.
Address 18, Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Hours Tongin Market 7:00 - 21:00 (Closed every 3rd Sunday) / Dosirak Café Hours 11:00 - 17:00 (Closed Mondays & every third Sunday) ※ Dosirak Cafe will sell Yeopjeon (old Korean coin) until 16:00
Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market (or "Noryangjin Fish Market" for short) is the best place to get fresh seafood in the city. A place where daily catches are auctioned off to various stores throughout the country, Noryangjin Fish Market is also a retail market where the public can go to eat fish, sashimi, and other seafood. Enjoy the unique experience of selecting a fish and having that fish be prepared for consumption right there on the spot, only at Noryangjin Fish Market.
Myeongdong is the place to go for the 30 cm ice cream and tornado potato snack Jin was eating in his video. A great shopping attraction filled with stores selling fashionable clothes, shoes, and accessories at various price ranges, Myeongdong also offers another layer of fun with its numerous food stalls offering a wide variety of street food.
Address 27, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Tel +82-2-120 (Dasan Call Center)
#4
Seoul Bamdokkaebi Night Market
Located in Banpo Hangang Park, Banpo Romantic Moonlight Market (of Seoul Bamdokkaebi Night Market) features great night views, fountain, romance, and art. Illuminated by moonlight, this attraction offers visitors great food along with varied events and performances. Artists also flock to this attraction to sell their handcrafted goods and wares. Visitors will be sure to have a great time enjoying the food, the arts, and the romantic atmosphere of this attraction.
Pojangmacha are tented food stalls that sell particular sets of street food in Korea. A perfect place to grab a drink or snack after work, pojangmacha attract many customers at night. People are usually seen snacking while standing up. Some pojangmacha have seats available as well. In Korean dramas, characters are often seen drinking soju at these type of places. The pojangmacha that appeared in Jin’s video is called, Four Season Pojangmacha, and located near exit 5 of Yeouido Station.
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
희망하시는 날짜 및 코스에 활동가능한 해설사가 없는 경우 예약은 취소될 수 있습니다.
예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)