A Day at Hongneung Arboretum, Bustling with the Old Market and Wildflowers

The history of Seoul's Yaknyeongsi (Herbal Medicine Market) dates back to the 1960s. It began when agricultural products and medicinal herbs from across the country gathered here after the Korean War. The largest traditional market in Seoul and the Hongneung Arboretum, filled with wildflowers, have opposite atmospheres yet share a certain naturalness. Exploring Seoul's old places and enjoying lunch at Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Alley, a favorite from childhood, will make for a delightful day.