Make Your Own Beaded Necklace & Explore Dongdaemun Market

Dongdaemun, Seoul



Enjoy a fun one-day experience in Seoul! Explore the vibrant Dongdaemun Accessory Market, then create your own beaded necklace in a cozy hanok (traditional Korean house).

Highlights

  • This experience combines shopping, culture, and creativity in one memorable day.
  • Browse vibrant bead shops in Dongdaemun and discover your favorite materials.
  • Relax inside a cozy hanok and create a beaded necklace to take home.
  • Feel the warm and personal side of Seoul beyond the usual tourist spots.

Description

Start your day in Seoul with a visit to the famous Dongdaemun Accessory Market, where you’ll explore endless rows of colorful beads, charms, and jewelry materials. Your host will help you find unique pieces to use for your own necklace. After shopping, we’ll head to a beautiful hanok (traditional Korean house) — a peaceful escape from the busy city streets. Hanoks are rare to experience in modern Seoul, so it’s a great chance to feel the charm of Korean history and architecture. Once we arrive, enjoy a short snack and tea time, and relax before the creative part begins! During the necklace-making class (about 1 to 1.5 hours), you’ll design and create your own custom beaded necklace using the materials you selected. Your friendly host will guide you step by step, so no experience is needed — just bring your creativity! Schedule: • 10:00–11:15 — Shopping at Dongdaemun Accessory Complex • 11:15–11:45 — Travel to the Hanok studio • 11:45–12:00 — Snack & tea break • 12:00–13:30 — Beaded necklace workshop

Includes

All materials for beaded necklace making Your handmade necklace to take home Snack and tea served during the workshop Option to purchase additional beads at Dongdaemun Market (optional)

Excludes

Additional beads (if you wish to buy extra materials)

Important Information

  • Large backpacks or heavy bags can be inconvenient while exploring Dongdaemun Accessory Market, so please travel light. If you wish to purchase additional beads at the market, please bring cash (KRW) as some shops may not accept cards.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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