This post is a little late! Last Thursday I went with the ladies group on a shopping trip to Busan. We had a private bus that took us to a market. There were alleys and streets full of vendor after vendor, selling anything from light bulbs to jackets to fake purses to cameras and much more! Although I was expecting more "deals". It seems the South Koreans don't really negotiate. A few ladies were able to get $2-3 off but nothing too big. We did get to see street performers that were very entertaining. Pictures below.
After this market we went to another enclosed market, I think it was called Jin Market or something like that. It was 4 floors of clothes, jackets, blankets, bedding, sewing supplies, etc.. At times I did get a litte claustrophobic. Again, vendor after vendor cramped in where ever there was a foot of space. They have many seamstress and taylors that will custom made anything you want. I plan to have custom curtains made for our home before the end of our trip. The fabrics are beautiful!
This picture doesn't do this place justice. It is huge! But you can get an idea of how crowded it is.
While we were there I had to use the restroom and it was an experience and one I hope not to have very often! It brought back memories of being in high school-pasture parties! I had to hover over this hole in the ground. It also had a flush handle, like I am going to touch that. Do you know how many people can't aim??
hey, i found your blog after googling "english speaking seamstresses in korea". I'm in Busan, and I'm wondering what part the market you went to was in...with all the seamstresses and fabrics. Was it very foreigner friendly?
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