Shopping in Daegu

When it comes to shopping in Daegu, you’re bound to find shopping malls and trendy stores, together with wholesale markets selling just about anything you need. The city has a thriving textile industry, with hundreds of shops selling quality fabric, yarn, blankets, and linen at great prices.

Daegu is one of the most notable cities in South Korea for medicinal herbs – there’s a wholesale market that’s been around since 1658. It draws mostly Asian tourists looking to buy premium herbs, tea and medicine. You can also find clinics specialising in oriental medicine dating back to the Joseon Dynasty. Shopping is part of the Daegu experience, so even if you’re not planning on buying anything, it’s worth exploring for a glimpse of the local culture.

Daegu: le mete per lo shopping

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5 Best Markets in Daegu
The best markets in Daegu offer shoppers great deals, quality foodstuffs and a wide selection of secondhand items. Daegu is known in South Korea for both its fabrics and medicinal herbs; in fact, its nicknames include 'Textile City' and 'Beauty’s...
10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Daegu
The best places to go shopping in Daegu treat you to a wide variety of options, ranging from traditional markets to department stores, outlets, and shopping alleys. As a traditional market symbolising Daegu, Seomun Market offers plenty to see and...