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광화문 is a popular city attraction with convenient access and nearby points of interest.

A waterside promenade through downtown Seoul—atmospheric lighting by night.

The lively Namdaemun Market welcomes an average of 300,000 visitors daily. It is close to Seoul's major buildings such as Shinsegae Department Store and the Bank of Korea, as well as tourist attractions including Jeongdong-gil, Myeongdong, Namsan Tower, and Namsan Hanok Village, making it the most visited spot by foreigners coming to Seoul. Foot traffic heads from Sungnyemun Gate to nearly 10,000 shops. Namdaemun Market sells about 1,700 types of goods needed in everyday life, including various clothing for children, men, and women, accessories, kitchenware, folk crafts, food, general merchandise, and agricultural and marine products. There is a saying, “If it’s not in Namdaemun Market, it’s nowhere in Seoul,” and “Namdaemun Market has everything except cat horns.” Namdaemun Market serves both wholesale and retail functions, distributing goods at affordable prices to retail merchants across Korea and attracting visitors from China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East. It is also recommended to visit to enjoy foods unique to Namdaemun Market, such as oxtail soup at longtime establishments like Eunho Restaurant and Jinju House, as well as Galchi Alley, Kalguksu Alley, vegetable hotteok, chicken soup, and the Bukwon Noodle House specializing in North Korean-style cold noodles.

남Mountain서울타워 is an easily accessible urban mountain, suitable for light hiking and city views.