서울약령시장: Yakryeong Market in Seoul and Nearby attractions
Dong-dae-mun-gu in Seoul is full of places where you can enjoy traditional Korean medicine and natural beauty at the same time. Today, we'll introduce you to some of the top spots in and around Seoul Yak-ryeong Market.
※ Market Google map ☜
▶ Phone : 02-969-4793
▶ Hours of Operation : 9:00 ~ 18:00 (Opening hours vary by store, street stalls and some stores are closed every Sunday and national holidays)
▶ Website : [seoulyak.com]
▶ Phone : 02-961-2777
▶ Hours of Operation
▶ Students : KRW 1,500
※ Market Google map ☜
About Seoul Yak-ryeong Market
Seoul Yak-ryeong Market is the largest distribution market for Korean herbal medicines in Korea, accounting for 70% of the country's herbal medicines. It evolved into what it is today as a collection of herbal medicine-related shops gathered on the site of a Joseon Dynasty bo-je-won, which provided free lodging and medical treatment for travelers. The market, which covers about 80,000 square meters and houses more than 1,000 herbal medicine-related businesses, was approved by the Seoul Metropolitan Government as Seoul Yak-ryeong Market in 1995 and designated as a herbal medicine special zone in 2005. With the growing interest in oriental medicine around the world, it has become a popular tourist attraction for foreign visitors. Every year, a festival is held where you can experience various aspects of Korean medicine culture.Directions
Seoul Yak-ryeong Market is located at 10, Yak-ryeong-jungang-ro, Dong-daemun-gu, Seoul, and is a 6-minute walk from Exit 2 of je-gi-dong Station on Subway Line 1.Business hours and inquiries
▶ Address : 10, Yak-ryeong-jung-ang-ro, Dong-dae-mun-gu, Seoul, Korea▶ Phone : 02-969-4793
▶ Hours of Operation : 9:00 ~ 18:00 (Opening hours vary by store, street stalls and some stores are closed every Sunday and national holidays)
▶ Website : [seoulyak.com]
Nearby Attractions
Hong-neung Forest
Hong-neung Forest is Korea's first arboretum, a test research forest that was created by systematically collecting various plant genetic resources from Korea and abroad. It is divided into 11 thematic areas, including coniferous trees, landscape trees, and shrub gardens, and manages a total of 2,035 plant genetic resources. It was once the site of Empress Myeong-seong's tomb, Hong-neung, but now only the site of Hong-neung is marked. On weekdays, you can join the forest interpretation program by reservation.Operating hours and inquiries
▶ Address : 57, hoe-gi-ro, Dong-dae-mun-gu, Seoul▶ Phone : 02-961-2777
▶ Hours of Operation
- March~October : 9:00 ~ 18:00
- November ~ February : 9:00 ~ 17:00
- Tuesday - Friday Advance reservation required
- Closed on Mondays and national holidays
Transportation Information
7-minute walk from Exit 3 of Korea University Station on Subway Line 6 or take bus 201 to je-gi-dong Station, Seoul Yak-ryeong Market and get off at ‘King Se-jong’ Memorial Hall (approx. 10 minutes)‘King Se-jong’ Memorial Hall
The ‘King Se-jong’ Memorial Hall is a space where you can see the achievements and life of ‘King Se-jong’ in one place. The outdoor space includes a check made to measure the water level of a river (Treasure No. 838) and the Sindobi of Seoul Se-jong Mausoleum (Treasure No. 1805), which tells the story of ‘King Se-jong's’ life. Inside the two-story memorial building, a 24-wide oriental painting depicts the achievements of ‘King Se-jong’ during his 32-year reign. You can also find references to the creation of the Hunminjeongnyeom and inventions such as the sounder, sundial, and water clock.Opening hours and inquiries
▶ Address : 56, Hoe-gi-lo, Dong-dae-mun-gu, Seoul▶ Phone : 02-969-8851
▶ Hours of Operation
▶ Hours of Operation
- March~October: 9:00 ~ 18:00
- November ~ February: 9:00 ~ 17:00
- Closed on Mondays
Admission Fee
▶ Adults : KRW 3,000▶ Students : KRW 1,500
Transportation Information
8-minute walk from Exit 3 of Korea University Station on Subway Line 6 or take bus 201 to je-gi-dong Station, Seoul Yak-ryeong Market and get off at ‘King Se-jong’ Memorial Hall (about 10 minutes)Seoul Yak-ryeong Market and its surrounding attractions in Dong-dae-mun-gu, Seoul, is a unique place where you can experience Korean medicine, nature, and historical culture. If you're planning a visit to Seoul, make sure to check them out!