Gwangjang Market (광장시장)

Explanation

Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The name Gwangjang means "to gather from afar and keep altogether." The market began as a small trading center that brought in goods from nearby regions, but has now grown into a large wholesale market selling a variety of goods, including upholstery, imported goods, groceries, dried fish, traditional goods, and more. The most popular section of the market is the food street connected to the East Gate, North Gate 2, and South Gate 1. The food street caters to a wide range of patrons due to the plethora of menus available. It is also one of the most recommended tourist attraction for international travelers.

Inquiry

+82-2-2267-0291

Homepage

www.kwangjangmarket.co.kr
jkm.or.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2267-0291,
+82-2-2272-0967

Business hours : 09:00-18:00
Charity stores 10:00-19:00
Food street 09:00-23:00

Parking facilities : Available (Jongno 4(sa)-ga Jongmyo Parking Lot)

Day off : Sundays (Food Street open all year round)

Bathroom description : Available

Sale Items : Silk, dress material, fashion apparel, agricultural crops and fisheries, bedding, handicrafts, lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl, etc.

Scale : About 5,000 stores

Location

88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Directions

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+82-43-422-1706

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