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Tongin Market
Famous for the coin-lunchbox: trade 5,000 won for brass coins and assemble your own dosirak from market vendors.
Hours and admission fees can change. Please confirm the latest info on the official site before visiting.
Style
Food
Good for
SoloCoupleFamily (with kids)
Pace
Easy-goingBudget
BudgetIdeal length
1–2 days
Best season
SpringSummerFallWinter
Travel tips
- 1Exchange coins at the Customer Service Center.
- 2Try the oil-fried tteokbokki.
- 3Some stalls closed on Mondays.
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