Local Food Market & Riverfront Walking Tour

Highlights

• Explore Seoul's vibrant local food markets and taste traditional dishes
• Discover the city's unique apartment culture and urban lifestyle
• Enjoy a scenic walk along the riverfront and cross Anyangcheon Stepping Stones
• Taste 7 different street foods, including gimbap, tteokbokki, and peanut bread
• Learn about the history of naengmyeon and the culture of buckwheat noodles

Description

Meet your guide at Gae-bong Station and begin your journey by exploring the unique high-rise apartment culture of Korea. Stroll through the bustling streets, observing the daily life of locals and learning about the city’s urban lifestyle. Cross the Gae-bong Bridge and discover the geographical features of the city’s rivers and the connection between the Guro and Gwangmyeong areas. Pass the newly completed Trius apartment complex and learn about the changes in urban redevelopment and the features of the latest apartment complexes. Walk past a historic Pyongyang cold noodle restaurant and hear about the history of cold noodles and the culture of buckwheat noodles in Korea. After a 2-kilometer walk, arrive at the Gwangmyeong Traditional Market, one of the most vibrant markets in the suburbs of Seoul, with a 99% local population. Explore the entire market, tasting 7representative street foods, including gimbap, tteokbokki, hot peanut bread, traditional red bean porridge, crispy chicken gangjeong, and warm fish cakes. Enter a famous bindaetteok restaurant and enjoy a hearty meal of various bindaetteok, paired with refreshing Korean traditional rice makgeolli. After a satisfying meal, take a leisurely walk along the Mokgamcheon and Anyangcheon rivers, observing the apartment complexes along the way and learning about the significance of apartments to Koreans. Enter the Mokgamcheon promenade and enjoy the tranquility of the river, blending in with the locals who are walking or exercising. Cross the stepping stones at the meeting point of Mokgamcheon and Anyangcheon, and, if you’re lucky, observe the crabs and various freshwater fish living in the river ecosystem. Stroll along the seasonal flower garden path by the river, taking time for a post-meal walk and photo opportunities. Arrive at Guil Station, the final destination of the tour, and receive guidance on how to use public transportation (subway/bus) to your next destination.

Includes

Live tour guide 7 types of street food tasting Visit to a traditional market Riverfront walking tour Cultural insights into Korean apartment living Visit to a famous bindaeddeog restaurant Walking tour of local neighborhoods

Excludes

Transportation to and from the meeting point Gratuity Personal expenses Additional food and drinks not mentioned

Important Information

• Tour involves 5km of walking Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing Bring cash for personal expenses Pets are not allowed Not suitable for people with mobility impairments

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund