Daegu Shopping

  1. Daegu's Herbal Medicine Market

    This market, west of the central shopping district, has a history as vast as its scope. It dates from 1658, making it Korea's oldest and still one of its largest. Begin at the Yangnyeong Exhibition Hall, for an introduction to insam (ginseng), reindeer horns and the people who popularised them - there's usually someone who speaks English at the tourist booth outside who'll show you around.

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  2. Kyobo Books

    Kyobo Books is a good place for English-language books. It's near Jungangno subway station.

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  3. Seomun Market

    Daegu is a shopper's dream. In addition to good prices on all kinds of 'normal' and brand-name goods (clothes, shoes, bags etc) at the various department stores, Daegu has numerous speciality markets that make for a fascinating stroll even if you're not going to part with any won. Start at the Seomun Market, a hulking, multistorey complex with over 4000 shops in six sections. Bustling yet orderly, it's been one of Korea's big-three markets since opening in 1669, even if the current buildings have little of that historic character. The market is closed on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.

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  4. Yasigolmok

    Yasigolmok is the heart of Daegu's shopping district, clothing and fashion outlets, bustling day and night.

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