대림중앙시장: Daelim Jungang Market in Seoul and Nearby attractions

Discover Daelim Jungang Market in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, and the surrounding area. We'll show you how to eat your way through the traditional market, explore the artsy Mullae Creative Village, and the relaxing Yeongdeungpo Park.
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Daelim Jungang Market: Seoul's Little Chinatown

Location and access

• Daelim Jungang Market is located at 21, Digital-ro 37na-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, 400 meters from Exit 12 of Daelim Station on subway lines 2 and 7, or a 6-minute walk.
• Address: 21, Digital-ro 37na-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
• Phone: 02-833-8113
• Hours: 10:00 - 20:00 (opening hours vary by store), closed every second Tuesday of the month
• Website: http://www.daerimmarket.co.kr/

Overview of Daelim Jungang Market

Daelim Jungang Market is a representative traditional market in Seoul where you can find local Chinese food and various ingredients. It sells a variety of foods such as hot pot, maratang, and lamb skewers made with various spices and Chinese ingredients, as well as Korean ingredients and foods.

Every fall, the market hosts a festival where you can experience Chinese culture, including a circus, Chinese lion dance, and wish making.

Attractions in Yeongdeungpo-gu

Mullae Creative Village

Mullae Creative Village is an art space formed by artists in the alleys of an old steel mill. There are dozens of workshops in each alley, with murals and sculptures in between the workshops, making for a unique photo opportunity. Many of the workshops are closed on weekends, so you can see a variety of paintings on the shutters.

• Address: 13-6, Dorim-ro 128ga-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
• Access:
• 400 meters from Exit 7 of Mullae Station on Subway Line 2, a 5-minute walk.
• Take bus 5618 from Daerim Station Exit 12 and get off at Namdong District Court Registry and Guro Tax Office (about 10 minutes).
• Hours: Varies by workshop, some workshops closed on weekends

Yeongdeungpo Park

Yeongdeungpo Park is a park built on the site of the first factory of OB Beer, one of Korea's largest beer companies. The center of the park is dominated by a landmark of the OB Beer factory, and the park has a variety of facilities, including a circular plaza, a cultural yard, a fountain, a toddler forest, and a grassy plaza. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery as the flowers bloom and fade throughout the seasons, and there's a free water playground for kids in the summer.

• Address: 275, Shingil-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
• Phone: 02-2760-3716
• Access:
• 200 meters from Exit 1 of Yeongdeungpo Station on Subway Line 1, 3-minute walk.
• Take bus 5618 from Daelim Station Exit 12 and get off at Yeongdeungpo Station and walk 10 minutes.
• Opening hours: Open year-round, water playground only in summer

Daelim Jungang Market and its surrounding attractions are a great place to experience different cultures and spend some time relaxing. If you're planning a visit to Yeongdeungpo-gu, be sure to check them out!