별빛남문시장: Byeolbit(Starlight)-namun Market in Seoul and Nearby attractions

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Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, is full of charming traditional markets and places to enjoy nature. Today, we'll introduce you to Byeolbit(Starlight)-namun Market and its surrounding attractions.



Byeolbit(Starlight) Namun Market Overview

Byeolbit(Starlight) Nammun Market started as Nammun Market in the 1970s, and got its current name when it was reorganized in 2018. It has about 120 stores and has a price labeling system that accurately displays prices and country of origin. The market is straight and long, making it easy to navigate.
  • Location and access
    • Byeolbit(Starlight) Nammun Market is located at 17, Siheung-daero 144-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, and can be reached by taking buses 5617, 5624, or 5627 from Exit 1 of Guro Digital Complex Area on Subway Line 2 and getting off at Munseong Elementary School.
  • Address: 17, Siheungdae-ro 144-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea
  • Phone: 02-868-9727
  • Hours: 9:00 ~ 21:00 (Opening hours vary by store)
  • Website: https://blog.naver.com/nm_mk

Special discounts are held every Wednesday, and various events are held from time to time, such as the New Spring Festival in the spring and the Club Festival in the fall. It is also well equipped with customer amenities such as restrooms and parking lots.


Attractions in Geumcheon-gu

Gamrocheon Ecological Park

Gamrocheon Ecological Park is a place where you can take a leisurely stroll and enjoy nature. It was created as an artificial wetland to allow various creatures to live naturally, and wooden decks are built around the pond so you can observe aquatic plants and various animals and plants up close. The park also has a small library called Bokdalsam, as well as ecological exploration facilities and workshops for children.



Hoabsa Temple

Hoabsa Temple is a traditional temple founded in 1393 by Moohakdaesa Temple, and legend has it that it was built to ward off the tiger energy of Mount Hoam (Samseongsan). The temple is home to the Seokyaksa Buddha statue, Seoul's Cultural Heritage Data No. 8. The Hoam Shade Trail leads from Hoamsan Waterfall to Hoapsa Temple, with wooden decks along the way for easy walking.

 *Moohakdaesa - Korean word for a monk who has reached the point where he has nothing more to learn by continuing his training.

  • Address: 278, Hoam-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul
  • Phone: 02-803-4779
  • Access: Take Subway Line 2, Seoul National University Station Exit 3, bus 5517 and get off at Hoapsa Temple Entrance
  • Website: http://www.hoapsa.org/

Byeolbit(Starlight) Namun Market and its surrounding attractions are a harmonious blend of tradition, modernity, and nature, offering a variety of things to do. If you're planning a visit to Geumcheon-gu, be sure to check them out!