Daerim-dong Chinatown대림동 차이나타운

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Daerim-dong Chinatown is a residential Chinatown that took shape in the early 2000s as ethnic Koreans from China settled around Daerim Station. Unlike the Chinatowns in Incheon and Busan, which grew up around historic open ports, it is closely tied to everyday life, giving it a character all its own. About 40% of the shops in Daerim Central Market are run by ethnic Koreans from China, and banks, lodgings, restaurants and other facilities serving the community are concentrated nearby. In the market you can try a wide range of Chinese food, from traditional dishes such as malatang and hot pot to fusion cuisine, along with street food fragrant with Chinese ingredients and spices.