The ‘market’ covers a large area and compose of multiple shopping malls. I think just by walking around the area and shops by yourself you would be able to glimpse the transactions and price haggling(though not in English) between the sellers and buyers. Piece of advise, they certainly are not the friendliest people in the world so try to not interfere unless you are keen to buy something by the dozens. 🤣

Hello Annie! I know the market - or most of its shops at least - are closed on Mondays. I didn't go during the evening, although I got this hint from a touristic website: "the area stays open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., allowing shoppers to do their thing almost any time the mood strikes them." Happy shopping!

Go to Dongdaemun Shopping Complex, which is just next to JW Marriot Hotel near Dongdaemun Subway Station. So many different fabrics here and you buy per meter or yard. Fabric starts about 6000 won a yard and it is closed on Sundays. You can order whatever you want and they will send it to your hotel free. Dongdaemun Station, Line 1 or 4, Exit 9. It’s just next to JW Marriot Hotel. If you walk from Doota, cross the river.

From the malls return to Cheonggyecheon , which is the rive below street level. The market is along the road by the river and the side streets. Walk westwards

If u hv only one day i guess myungdong is better for ur first trip in kr, cuz u can buy both skin care n garments, its easier for u

Near to your hotel, there is Chungmuro Subway Board subway from there and ride for two stops and you are at Dongdaemun station the best way is to walk as it is nearby Install Kakao Map or Naver Map app from play store Now Kakao Map is available in English version Copy the Korean characters and you are good to go Start point: 티마크호텔 Destination: 동대문시장