After going to South Korea, many people will inevitably go shopping like crazy, so that some travel agencies have launched a "three-day shopping tour in Seoul" for this group of people. The most precious local products are Korean ginseng and amethyst.
Gangwon Chunchuan is rich in nephrite, which is directly processed and sold by manufacturers, with high quality and low price; The main gold and silver jewelry stores in Seoul are concentrated in Fengyidong, Litchi Cave and the high-speed long-distance bus station in Panpudong, the third street of Zhonglu.
Korean classic shopping places: Myeongdong Commercial Street, Zhonglu Gold and Silver Jewelry Street, Lizhidong Gold and Silver Jewelry Street, Jiangnan Gold and Silver Jewelry Street, Li Li Gold and Silver Jewelry Sales Center, Yushanjia, etc.
Major: Jindali Brush
Jin Dali is the old name of Baiyun Cave in Gwangju. People who used to live here made a living by making writing brushes with cottage industry, so the writing brushes they made were called Jindali writing brushes. Now Jindali Brush is more famous because it inherits the spirit of the fourth generation of craftsmen who made brushes-An Zhongshan urn, and is also listed as "local intangible cultural wealth". An Zhongshan urn Jindali brush is the highest quality brush made of ferret tail hair and wool in Korea, which is deeply loved by calligraphers all over the country.
Specialty: Korean ginseng
In South Korea, "Korean ginseng" is undoubtedly synonymous with ginseng, and the famous medical books of Liang Dynasty in China also recorded that "Korean ginseng was produced in South Korea". Korean ginseng is recognized as a mysterious medicine with strong vitality, and its health care and medical efficiency rank first in the world. There are three kinds of ginseng: divided ginseng, dried ginseng and red ginseng, and the prices are also varied and vary greatly. In addition to directly using roots, we also provide ginseng essence, powder products and other products for the convenience of customers.
Shopping places: department stores, duty-free shops, ginseng sales center, Nandamen market, JD.COM medicinal materials market, and local native products.
Specialty: Korean utensils
Korean utensils include celadon, white porcelain, pink blue sand ware, etc. There are various styles, colors and textures. In addition to household necessities, there are many artistic utensils that can be used and decorated. There are many kinds of household utensils and traditional palace utensils, such as lacquerware, wood and glassware.
Shopping: Department Store, Nandamen Market, Vegetable Shop, Lizhong Ceramic Village.
Specialty: Korean ornaments
Large department stores sell many brand-name jewels. The main gold and silver jewelry stores in Seoul are concentrated near Fengyidong, Litchi Cave and Panpudong Expressway coach station on Zhonglu Third Street. Gangwon Chunchuan is rich in nephrite, which is directly processed and sold by manufacturers, with high quality and low price; Among the native products in Korea, the most precious is the amethyst in Korea, which is very popular with tourists.
Shopping: Department Store, Mingdong Commercial Street, Zhonglu Gold and Silver Jewelry Street, Lizhidong Gold and Silver Jewelry Street, Jiangnan Gold and Silver Jewelry Street, Lili Gold and Silver Jewelry Sales Center, Yushanjia, etc.
Specialty: Jeju local honey
The excellent quality of Jeju local honey is incomparable in other places. Citrus honey and rape honey is honey extracted from the flower seeds of citrus and rape in Jeju, which has a unique aroma and taste. The refined phoenix essence is quite effective for health preservation and gastrointestinal diseases. Although it is expensive, many people are interested in it. Recently, products made by adding cactus to native honey are widely loved by tourists.
Price: about 10000 won per kilogram of honey (RMB 100 yuan).
Major: Folk Arts and Crafts
Folk handicrafts are an important heritage representing the cultural level of their country. Dolls, fans, exquisite gift boxes, masks, embroidery, woodcuts, kites and snail lacquerware in gorgeous Hanbok fully embody Korean traditional culture and art of life. These handicrafts that show the joys and sorrows of Koreans, from small and exquisite products to daily necessities, are the best gifts. There is an exhibition of works by famous craftsmen in the Korean Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts in Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Shopping places: itaewon, Nandamen Market, Rensidong, Changan Anton Antique Commercial Street, Huanghe East Market, Qingzhou Folk Craft Village.
Specialty: homespun clothes
It is a traditional dress worn by Jeju people to work. Dyeing with the juice extracted from immature persimmons makes the fabric durable and prevents the fabric from being injured. In addition, it can keep clothes as stiff as pulp. It is easy to buy bags and hats made in this way in specialty stores.