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Antje Hansow
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"Tongin Traditional Market, located in the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, is a charming and bustling market known for its rich history and authentic Korean flavors. Visitors can explore a wide array of stalls selling fresh produce, traditional snacks, and handmade crafts while immersing themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of this cultural gem.
In the middle of the Market you can find the “Coin Lunchbox Cafe” right above the Customer Center, where you exchange some money into so-called 엽전 (Yeopjeon).
With those coins and your tray you simply walk through the market and choose whatever you wanna try.
So if you’re like me and you can never decide what to eat, here the solution to all our problems!"
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Kelly Foo
"Conveniently situated to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace is Tongin Market, one of Seoul’s most charming traditional markets.
While it may on first impression appear to be a typical market, it also doubles as an important historical landmark, as it was established for Japanese residents in 1941, when Korea was under Japanese rule.
In recent years, its popularity has been revitalised thanks to its Dosirak Cafe, where you can get a lunchbox to fill with whichever market snacks you’d like for just ₩5,000 (£3.25). Foods on offer include tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), pajeon (savoury pancakes), dumplings and a wide variety of kimchi, among others.
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Alex
"A traditional market with a lunchbox concept. In this market, you can exchange 10,000 won for 10 traditional coins, which you can use to buy food from stalls that participate in the lunchbox concept. You'll be surprised at the amount of food you can buy with 10,000 won in this market.
After filling up your lunch tray, you can eat in the designated dining area in the upper floors. The dining area gets full quickly so plan accordingly.
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