Enhancing the Harmony in Your Space with the Namdaemun Flower Market

I come off the dusty and sweltering hot street in the middle of the summertime to find my organic treasures at the traditional market. These lovely treasures are flowers from the market at Namdaemun 남대문시장. They are the reflection of grace and beauty in Korean culture and many cultures worldwide as well. Making the space surrounding them pleasant, fragrant, and bringing simple joy—no wonder Korean art is adorned with flowers.

Flowers at Namdaemun Market

Discovering Floral Beauty at the Namdaemun Flower Market

If you are considering whether choosing your own flowers is worth the trip, it most certainly is a fun experience! It combines the thrill of finding a good bargain with enjoying the harmony of fresh horticulture brought straight from the farms. Another benefit is supporting the local economy and local growers.

Affordable Flower Shopping at Namdaemun Market

As one who has shopped wholesale flower markets back in the States and compared prices at large membership stores, please rest assured that the flowers at Namdaemun Market are some of the best prices you will ever find on the peninsula! I found the main flower (Peony), greenery (Eucalyptus), and filler flower (Limonium) for a large arrangement for only 11,000 ₩. I don’t need to tell you flower enthusiasts what a bargain that is!

What You’ll Find at the Namdaemun Flower Market

Namdaemun has a delightful variety of options for flower lovers. Whether you're after fresh-cut flowers, ready-made arrangements, charming potted plants, or even realistic artificial flowers, this market has something for every aesthetic and budget. Please give it a try yourself and enjoy the calming nature of working with flowers.

How to Get to the Namdaemun Flower Market

Navigating your way there is quite easy and part of the fun.

Directions: From Hoehyeon Station on Line 4, take Exit number 5, which goes to Market Gate 5. Instead, take a left, walk down the street for 2 minutes, and enter Gate 6 into the market. At the first intersection, look to the right and see the Flower Market labeled on the 3rd floor.

Explore More at Jongo Flower Market in Seoul

For even more selections, especially if you’d like to browse through a variety of unusual potted plants, exotic orchids, and succulents in many sizes, make your way to Jongo Flower Market. There I found a small succulent with vibrant colors I have never seen back in the States for only 3,000 ₩—a charming little discovery I didn’t know I needed.

Directions: From Dongdaemun Station on Line 4, take Exit 10 and walk for about 5 minutes until you see the Flower Market sign.

Flowers at Jongo Market in Seoul