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Start at the Seoul K-Medi Center, a wellness hub where you’ll get a clear introduction to Korean traditional medicine and how it still shapes daily life in modern Seoul. You’ll learn the basics behind herbal ingredients and warming remedies and understand why, on cold days, many Koreans still reach for Korean herbal tea (Ssanghwa Cha).
Then head to Gyeongdong Market, Seoul’s largest herbal and ginseng hub and a real working local market for seasonal vegetables, fruits, and everyday ingredients. This is the market Korean moms trust because it’s practical: better variety, fresher produce, serious vendors, and prices that make sense when you’re shopping for a household.
1. See why Gyeongdong is “mom-approved” and explore it like a local with a private guide
2. Learn how Koreans connect food with daily well-being, and taste classic market street snacks along the way
3. Hanok-style foot bath, a comforting lotus leaf rice lunch and traditional Korean tea at a local favorite tea house
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at Jegi-dong Station (Line 1), Exit 2, above ground. Your guide will be holding a yellow tote bag!
Itinerary
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1Seoul K-Medi Center
At the Seoul K MEDI Center, you will learn how traditional Korean medicine focuses on balance across seasons and daily rhythms. Your guide will connect the ideas to real life habits, food, and simple routines that Koreans still use today.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Lotus leaf rice is steamed rice wrapped in a lotus leaf, which gently perfumes the rice with a clean, herbal aroma. It’s usually served with a mix of nutritious toppings like beans, nuts, jujube, and sometimes chestnuts.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Gyeongdong Market is one of Seoul’s oldest and most vibrant traditional markets, known for its lively energy and deep connection to Korean everyday life. Originally established as a herbal medicine hub, it has grown into a sprawling marketplace where you can find everything from fresh produce, dried seafood, and traditional ingredients to clothing and street food.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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We’ll take a short tea break with Ssanghwa-cha or another seasonal Korean herbal tea, and explain what Korean traditional teas are and why many Koreans drink them.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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