연서시장: Yeonseo Market in Seoul and Nearby attractions

Located at 850 Tongil-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, Yeonseo Market is the largest traditional market in northwestern Seoul, with shops selling a wide variety of goods, including agricultural and livestock products, as well as clothing and sundries. Connected to Rodeo Street in Yeonsinnae, the commercial district is filled with a wide variety of goods in every corner of the boulevard and alleyways.
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Yeonseo Market: The charm of a lively traditional market

Convenient transportation access

Yeonseo Market is easily accessible from Exit 2 of Yeonsin Station on Subway Lines 3 and 6. As a result, it has a lot of foot traffic and is lively from morning to evening. It is especially popular on weekends, when it is filled with Bukhansan Mountain hikers, who can purchase a quick bite to eat before their climb or enjoy a post-climb hangout in the food alley.

• Hours: 8:00~22:00 (may vary by store)
• Address: 850, Tongil-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
• Phone: 02-355-1272
• Subway: Line 3, 6, Yeonsinnae Station Exit 2

Nearby Attractions

Eunpyeong Hanok Village: A blend of tradition and modernity

Seoul's third hanok village, Eunpyeong Hanok Village is a space that has adapted to modern life while maintaining the unique identity of hanok. While most of the hanoks are private residences where residents actually live, there are also spaces where you can experience hanok, such as the Geumam Museum of Art and the Seetseo Literature Center.
At the Eunpyeong Historical Hanok Museum, you can learn more about the evolution of hanok, its features, materials, and construction process. We also recommend taking a tour of Eunpyeong Hanok Village, including the Sook Yong Shim Monument, Jingwansa Temple, and the Hanok Village Zelkova.

• How to get there:
• Subway lines 3 and 6, Yeonsinnae Station Exit 3 → take buses 701 and 7211 → get off at Hanago, Jingwansa, and Samcheonsa entrances
• Take bus #7 to Yeonseo Market → get off at Hanago, Samcheonsa, and Jingwansa entrances (approx. 20 minutes)
• Address: 7-12, Yeonseo-ro 50-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, Korea
• Website: http://museum.ep.go.kr

Bukhansan National Park: A Healing Course with Nature

Designated as Korea's 15th national park in 1983, Bukhansan National Park attracts hikers all year round. It offers a variety of hiking trails and is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most visited national park per unit area.
The Baekundae Trail is a popular route that takes 2 hours and 40 minutes one way from Bukhansanseong Fortress Ticket Office and offers beautiful views of the main gates and valleys. Once you reach Baegundae (836 meters), the highest peak of Bukhansan Mountain, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of Seoul and its suburbs.

• How to get there:
• =Subway Line 3, Gupabal Station, Exit 2 → Take buses 34 and 704 → Get off at Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance
• =Take Bus No. 704 to Yeonsinnae and Yeonseo Market → Get off at Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance (about 20 minutes) → About 10 minutes on foot
• Address: 45, Daeseomun-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, Korea
• Contact: 02-909-0497

Yonseo Market, Eunpyeong Hanok Village, and Bukhansan National Park each have their own unique charm, offering a rich experience for anyone visiting northwest Seoul. Explore the charm, nature, and culture of these diverse traditional markets to experience the many facets of Seoul.