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

Danyang Gugyeong Traditional Market (open on dates ending in 1 and 6) (단양장 / 단양구경시장 (1, 6일))

Danyang Gugyeong Traditional Market (open on dates ending in 1 and 6) (단양장 / 단양구경시장 (1, 6일))

2024-11-14

31 Dojeon 5-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-422-1706

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Pyeongchon Ceramics Workshop (평촌도예공방)

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77 Damanpyeongmu-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju

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Danha(단하)

Danha(단하)

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39-7 Palpan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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17 Jeongjo-ro 770beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Masan Fish Market (마산어시장)

Masan Fish Market (마산어시장)

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126-1 Susan 1-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - "Decision to Leave"
The market where Serae and Haejun reunite with their respective partners. For over 250 years, this lively market has sold seasonal fish and various seafood. Walking through the market, you can imagine the two talking with just glances.

T1 (T1)

T1 (T1)

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627 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Perfect place for T1 fans
It is a space and goods shop for fans of the LoL pro game team T1 who enjoy e-sports. A life-sized figure of the legendary pro gamer Faker is at the entrance, and trophies won in previous LoL-related competitions are on display. It is a place where you can enjoy T1 up close by engraving your name on the same uniform as the players.

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Living Power Center (리빙파워센터)

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59 Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Living Power Center is a shopping center offering various home and lifestyle goods, including furniture, appliances, food, and pet supplies. There is a water playground outside the center and various performances to delight young visitors.

Toin (토인)

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48 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-5142

Toy store where you can buy Dalgona sets
It is a retro-style store that sells nostalgic toys and snacks. The small space is filled with colorfully colored wrapping paper and toys that are difficult to understand at first glance. As soon as you enter this place, children and adults will feel excited and their eyes will sparkle. Among the various products, the most popular item is by far the Dalgona set. It is good to make new memories by choosing snacks and toys that suit your taste

SANRIO LOVERS CLUB(산리오 러버스 클럽)

SANRIO LOVERS CLUB(산리오 러버스 클럽)

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18, Wausan-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'BLACKPINK HOUSE' filming location
In the past, it was a Hello Kitty cafe, but it was renovated and used as accommodation when BLACKPINK's first reality content, 'BLACKPINK HOUSE' was filmed. Currently, it is operated as an exhibition experience and cafe for Sanrio characters. The inside and outside of the two-story building in pastel colors are full of Sanrio characters. You must make a reservation in advance to enter the cafe on the second floor. You can visit and purchase at the MD Shop on the 1st floor without a separate reservation.

Ceramic Cafe JOOL(도자기카페 줄)

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11, Sinchon-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'24/365 with BLACKPINK' filming location
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