6 Best Places to Go Shopping in Daejeon
Where to Shop in Daejeon and What to Buy?
Daejeon, located in the center of South Korea, is home to many commercial districts rich in history. The best places to shop are near Daejeon Station and Jungangno. They’re full of traditional markets, shopping malls, and pedestrianized streets that cater to people of all ages and tastes.
In contrast, the new downtown neighborhoods of Dunsan-dong and Gung-dong have lots of shopping neighborhoods specifically targeting younger crowds. You can hunt for unique finds or hang out at the cafes and enjoy the atmosphere. Here are some of the best shopping areas in Daejeon.
1. Jungang Market
Conveniently central and varied
Categoría: Parejas, Compras, Viajes en solitario, Grupos
Jungang Market, which means “central market,” is a traditional market that symbolizes Daejeon. Located directly across from Daejeon Station, it is the largest traditional market in the central part of the country. Several smaller markets, such as the Central General Market and Central Wholesale Market, are joined together to form one huge site.
Inside you’ll find categories such as Dried Fish Street, Tool Street, and Hanbok Fashion street, making shopping for everything from agricultural products to household goods a breeze. Food Alley is famous for the dumplings, fried chicken, blood sausages (soondae), knife-cut noodles (kal-guksu) and more. Since the market’s right in front of Daejeon Station, it’s great for stopping by before or after catching a train.
Ubicación: 783 Daejeon-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
Horario: Daily from 9 am to 7 pm
Teléfono: +82 42 226 0319
Jungang Market
2. Doma Market
A big market with affordable produce
Categoría: Opciones económicas, Parejas, Grupos, Compras
Doma Market in Seo-gu is a leading traditional market in Daejeon. It’s large in scale and sells a variety of goods, from agricultural products to daily necessities and fresh produce. There are many old-fashioned clothing shops in the market and in the nearby alleys, where you can shop for unique clothes at low prices.
If you get hungry while shopping, there are plenty of options for staple foods typically found in traditional markets, such as knife-cut noodles (kal-guksu), pig trotters (jokbal), deep-fried pork cutlets (tonkatsu), and more.
Ubicación: 134-4 Doma-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
Horario: Daily from 6 am to 6 pm
Teléfono: +82 42 531 8889
Doma Market
3. Yuseong 5-Day Market
A historic tradition
Categoría: Opciones económicas, Parejas, Grupos, Compras
A Korean 5-day market is open on dates ending in a 4 or 9, following a 5-day cycle. If you want to experience a 5-day market in Daejeon, visit Yuseong 5-Day Market, a historic market that dates back to 1916. Fish, vegetables, side dishes, clothing, tableware and other goods can be found whenever the market is open.
It’s also common to see lots of elderly women selling home-grown vegetables and traditional remedies. You can find plenty of local foods too, like acorn jelly and rice (mukbap), banquet noodles (janchi-guksu), various types of soup and rice (gukbap), and much more.
Ubicación: 24, Yuseong-daero 730beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
Horario: Every 5 days from approx 6 am to 6 pm
4. Euneungjeongi Culture Street
A cool place to find art and antiques
Categoría: Parejas, Grupos, Compras
Located in the center of Jungang-ro in Eunhaeng-dong, Euneungjeongi Culture Street is often compared to the bustling shopping district of Myeong-dong in Seoul. It got the name “Culture Street” because there are many venues related to culture and the arts, such as art galleries, performance halls, exhibition halls, and antique stores.
Usually packed with younger crowds, this area is home to an endless list of boutiques and brand outlets, plus cafes and restaurants that make it an ideal place to enjoy great food while shopping. The middle of this vehicle-free street is Skyroad, a large LED video arcade, providing visitors with a unique attraction.
Ubicación: 48-14 Eunhaeng-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon, South Korea
Euneungjeongi Culture Street
5. Gungdong Rodeo Street
A fun, young atmosphere
Categoría: Opciones económicas, Parejas, Gastronomía, Compras
If you want to see Daejeon’s university district, check out Gungdong Rodeo Street/Drive in Yuseong-gu. Thanks to crowds of students from Chungnam National University and KAIST, the street is always bustling with activity. There are plenty of stores specializing in cosmetics, accessories, shoes, glasses, and clothing.
You’ll also find many cafes, restaurants, bars, and karaoke rooms targeting people in their 20s and 30s, and there are even some Indian and Vietnamese restaurants. The prices here are affordable to attract the student clientele, so it’s recommended for young couples looking to do a bit of shopping and cafe hopping on a date.
Gungdong Rodeo Street
6. Moda Outlet
The place to find top brands for less
Categoría: Opciones económicas, Parejas, Familias, Compras
Moda Outlet is in a relatively remote location on the outskirts of the city, but it’s worth the drive if you’re looking for bargains. There are plenty of top brands for clothing, shoes, underwear, sportswear, and children’s wear, and you can expect savings of 30–80% off the regular retail price all year round.
The stores are generally quite spacious, making Moda Outlet a suitable location for a day of family shopping. There’s even a large grocery store nearby so you can to cover most of your shopping needs in one trip.
Ubicación: 5 Daejeong-ro, Yuseong District, Daejeon, South Korea
Horario: Monday–Friday from 10.30 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm
Teléfono: +82 42 546 0363
Moda Outlet
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