남구로시장: Namguro Market in Seoul and Nearby attractions
There's a lot to see and do in Guro-gu, Seoul. Today, we'll introduce you to
Namguro Market and its surrounding attractions.
Especially since there are many Chinese compatriots and Chinese people living near the market, you can easily find signs with Chinese characters and Chinese-style food. The harmonious blend of Korean and Chinese cultures is a special attraction of Namguro Market. With your receipt from the market, you can get a discounted parking ticket for the Guro 4-dong public parking lot.
Namguro Market: a traditional market representing Guro-gu
Location and access
- Namguro Market is located at 54, Guro-dong-ro 26-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, and is a 9-minute walk from Exit 6 of Namguro Station on Subway Line 7.
- Address: 54, Gurodong-ro 26-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, Korea
- Phone: 02-855-8509
- Hours:
- 9:00 ~ 21:00 (opening hours vary by store), closed on the fourth Tuesday of each
month
- Website: namguromarket.com
Namguro Market Overview
Namguro Market is a traditional market representing Guro-gu and sells a wide variety of items, including agricultural, marine, and livestock products, as well as Chinese food, side dishes, fashion apparel, and various industrial goods. The market is also home to the Gugu Shelter, a place where customers and children can take a break.Especially since there are many Chinese compatriots and Chinese people living near the market, you can easily find signs with Chinese characters and Chinese-style food. The harmonious blend of Korean and Chinese cultures is a special attraction of Namguro Market. With your receipt from the market, you can get a discounted parking ticket for the Guro 4-dong public parking lot.
Attractive Attractions in Guro-gu
1. Blue Tree Arboretum
The first municipal arboretum in Seoul, this eco-friendly space is home to more than 2,400 different species of plants. It consists of 25 themed parks, such as the French Garden and the English Garden, each of which features unique plants. The arboretum's reservoir has a vast reed forest and a wooden deck where you can take a stroll around the reservoir. The arboretum also has a small library and a forest education center.- Address: 240 Yeondong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul
- Phone: 02-2686-3200
- Hours:
- 5:00 to 22:00
- Access
- From Onsu Station Exit 3 of Subway Line 1,7, take Guro Bus No. 07 and get off at the back gate of Blue Tree Arboretum
- From Namguro Station on Subway Line 7, get off at Cheonwang Station, take Bus No. 27 and get off at Blue Tree Arboretum (approx. 40 minutes)
- Website: parks.seoul.go.kr/template/sub/pureun.do
2. Hwangdong Railway
Hwangdong Railroad is a 4.5-kilometer-long railroad that started in Errori-dong, Guro-gu, and ended in Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. It is now known as a walking path for people, not trains. As you walk along the railroad tracks, you will encounter a unique photo zone. There are special sentences engraved in the middle of the rails, so it's fun to find them one by one. It is also connected to the Blue Tree Arboretum and Guro Olle Trail, so it is recommended to take a half-day tour together.- Address: 1189 Ori-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul
- Access: 6-minute walk from Exit 3 of Cheonwang Station on Subway Line 7, or about a 10-minute walk from Exit 3 of Cheonwang Station on Subway Line 7 from Namguro Station.
Namguro Market and its surrounding attractions in Guro-gu, Seoul,
offer a blend of tradition and modernity, with plenty to see and do. If you're
planning a visit to Guro-gu, be sure to check them out!