Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market is one of Seoul’s liveliest traditional markets, located in the city center and easy for travelers to reach. It is especially famous as a food market, while clothing and items such as hanbok and bedding are also available.
As one of the liveliest traditional markets in Seoul, it is also easy for travelers to visit because it is located in the center of the city. This traditional market, which formed in the early 20th century and has a long history, sells many items including clothing and food, and is especially famous as a food market. It is filled with kimbap served with an addictive sauce, savory mung bean pancakes cooked right on the spot, assorted jeon that are fun to choose from, giant tteokbokki, and fish cake. You can enjoy it at reasonable prices and drop by without much burden. If you are interested in clothing, it is also worth visiting the hanbok shops where you can look at colorful hanbok and the second-floor secondhand clothing arcade.
Frequently asked questions about Gwangjang Market
What food is Gwangjang Market famous for?
Gwangjang Market is famous for bindaetteok and assorted jeon, kimbap, sundae and boiled head meat, yukhoe, and donggeurangttaeng.
Where can I park when visiting Gwangjang Market?
When visiting Gwangjang Market, please use the Jongno 4-ga Jongmyo Parking Lot.
Are there any attractions worth visiting near Gwangjang Market?
There are the following tourist attractions near Gwangjang Market.
- Seun Sangga
- Jongmyo
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Visitor Information
- Phone number: 02-2267-0291
- Website: View website
- Website languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
- Hours: 09:00 ~ 18:00 09:00 ~ 23:00 (food alley) 10:00 ~ 19:00 (used goods arcade)
- Closed: Sundays / food alley open year-round
- Operating days: Monday ~ Saturday
- Accessibility: Accessible restroom
- Address: 88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03195
- Transportation: Subway Line 1, Jongno 5-ga Station Exit 8, 62m
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