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Gyeongdong Market Healing Walking Tour

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Seoul
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Languages
  • English
Meet Location
  • Jegidong Station (Line 1) Exit 2
Included
  • Herbal tea
  • Foot bath experience
  • English-speaking tour guide
Excluded
  • Other personal expenses

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Gyeongdong Market Healing Walking Tour Options

Gyeongdong Market Healing Walking Tour

Overview

Set out on a sensory journey through Jegi-dong, the heart of traditional Korean medicine.

Wander through the herbal medicine streets and the bustling Gyeongdong Market as the guide shares fascinating stories about Korea's healing traditions. Refresh with a soothing herbal foot bath, then enjoy a flavorful tea tasting at the Hyoseong Oriental Medicine Clinic's café. To wrap it up, stop by a one-of-a-kind Starbucks tucked inside a former theater within the market.

Why this tour?
  • Look around the aromatic Seoul Herbal Medicine Market and Gyeongdong Market
  • OraeGage: explore stores that have been carrying on Seoul's tradition and value for a long time
  • Engage in a relaxing foot bath experience
  • Taste herbal tea with various benefits at a 40-year-old "OraeGage" oriental medicine clinic
  • Visit a unique Starbucks within the market, different from any other Starbucks in the world



*Photo credit: Seoul Metropolitan Government

▲ Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Market
Walk through the heart of Korea's herbal medicine trade, where tradition meets wellness. This historic market is lined with shops selling roots, herbs, and remedies passed down for generations, offering a glimpse into the country’s rich healing culture.





▲ Damiga Herbal Café
Operated by Hyoseong Oriental Medicine Clinic, this café offers six types of tea with unique flavors and health benefits. Find your favorite and enhance your wellness journey!



▲ Gyeongdong Market
Explore one of Seoul's largest traditional markets known for its vibrant mix of fresh produce, dried goods, and medicinal herbs. A hub for locals and herbalists alike, it's the perfect place to experience everyday Korean wellness culture.

*Photo credit: Starbucks Korea

▲ Starbucks Gyeongdong 1960
Visit a unique Starbucks located in Gyeongdong Market, set inside a former theater.

Price

PriceIncludedIncluded
Person
- Herbal tea
- Foot bath experience
- English-speaking tour guide

  • The same price applies for both adults and children.
  • If the tour is canceled due to the lack of participants, we will let you know in advance and issue a full refund.

Itinerary

1:30pm
Meet the guide at Jegidong Station (Line 1) Exit 2
Walk through Yangnyeongseo 1-gil Street
- Let's experience the scents from the street, selling tradtitional herbal medicine. Hear some stories about the Jegi-dong area.
Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Market
- Learn about the types of herbal medicine and the stories of traditional Korean medicine.
Foot bath experience
- Enjoy a foot bath in warm water infused with herbal extracts.
Tea drinking experience
- A one-stop shop for a cup of herbal tea, stimulating your sense of taste. OraeGage Hyoseong Oriental Medicine Clinic is one of the oldest clinic in Seoul. This place recently has started running a small cafe, providing various herbal tea with unique flavors and health benefits. Find your favorite and enhance your wellness journey!
Gyeongdong Market
- Experience the ambiance and culture of a Korean market.
Starbucks Gyeongdong 1960
- Visit a unique Starbucks within the market, different from any other Starbucks in the world.
3:30pm
End of tour
*The itinerary is subject to change depending on local/traffic/weather conditions.

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Please keep in mind

*If the tour is canceled due to the lack of participants, we will let you know in advance and issue a full refund.

Cancellation policy

All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
2 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
1 day before the reserved date or less: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 2 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).

Destination

Gyeongdong Market 경동시장

Address: 1035 Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Yangneyongsi Herbal Medicine Market

Address: 10 Yangnyeongjungang-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Reviews

Photo review number 13546 from Ester J
Photo review number 13545 from Ester J
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