This is a 2.5-hour small group tour of Seoul Yangnyeongsi, a traditional herbal medicine market in Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, and Gyeongdong Market with an English-speaking guide. In the herb alleys you see the herbs, roots and spices used in Korean herbal medicine, and enjoy a traditional herbal tea chosen to suit your interests. Before continuing through the market, you take a break at a quiet herbal foot spa. The tour ends at Gyeongdong Market, lined with local eateries, street food stalls and family-run shops. Up to 6 people join each tour.

Meet at Jegi-dong Station and
explore Yangnyeongsi and Gyeongdong Market

This is a 2.5-hour small group tour with an English-speaking guide through Seoul Yangnyeongsi, a herbal medicine market in Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, and Gyeongdong Market. You see herb alleys, enjoy traditional herbal tea, relax at a herbal foot spa and walk through the market to get a feel for Korean herbal culture and daily life. You meet outside Exit 2 of Jegi-dong Station, and up to 6 people join.

See Korean herbal medicine ingredients at Yangnyeongsi

You start with a guided walk of about 20 minutes through Seoul Yangnyeongsi. In market alleys full of herbs, roots, spices and traditional ingredients used in Korean herbal medicine, you hear about centuries-old wellness traditions and the role of herbs in Korean culture.

Rest with herbal tea and a foot spa

You spend about 1.5 hours at Yangnyeongsi, enjoying a traditional herbal tea chosen to suit your interests.

Before continuing through the market, you take a break at a quiet herbal foot spa, away from the fast pace of the city.

Experience everyday Korea at Gyeongdong Market

Finally, you walk through Gyeongdong Market with your guide for about 30 minutes. Local eateries, street food stalls and family-run shops line the busy alleys, giving you a close look at everyday life in Korea. You also see unusual ingredients used in Korean cooking and traditional medicine.

※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
※ Meals and round-trip transportation to the market are not included.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.

• Please come to the meeting point at your booked time and meet your guide.

• The voucher is valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point:
Jegi-dong Station / Seoul Yangnyeongsi
Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Meeting point guide:
Meet outside Exit 2 of Jegi-dong Station. The tour ends near 849 Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.

Cancellation and refunds

• You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund.

Participation information

• The tour is conducted in English.

• The tour runs as a small group of up to 6 people.

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

• Suitable for anyone interested in culture, history and wellness.

On-site information

• Meals and round-trip transportation to the market are not included.

• The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.