The best place in Korea - 2. Gwangjang Market(광장 시장)


Gwangjang Market (광장 시장)



Energetic vibe flows into this market.






The real Korean street foods are here.


You might not try these if you know what it is.


Fish cake with tasty soup.


Mung bean cake. (The signature food at this market)



(KOR)
살아있음이 가득한 곳.
활기참과 화려함. 
생기 넘치는 시장의 골목. 
생생한 시장, 길거리 음식의 중심.

Address
88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 창경궁로 88 (예지동)

Type / Products
Traditional Markets / Silk, dress material, fashion apparel, agricultural and marine products, bedding, handicrafts, lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl, etc.

Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) 
• For more info: +82-2-2267-0291

For more information

Introduction 
Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The second floor of the market is filled with silk, satin, and linen bed-sheet stores, which are the largest and most famous in Seoul. 

Many of the stores in the area even have their own factories supplying fabrics to the Namdaemun Market, Pyoung Hwa Market, and even to some department stores. Even though the goods are not brand-name products, the wide selection of high quality goods at inexpensive prices makes it an enjoyable shopping experience.

Structure Size 
About 5,000 stores

Operating Hours 
General stores 08:30-18:00
Restaurants 08:30-23:00
Clothing stores 21:00-10:00 (Next day)

Closed 
Sundays

Parking Facilities 
1hr- free parking available for customers with parking tickets given by the stores in Gwangjang Market.
* Jongno 4(sa)-ga Jongmyo Parking Lot: 1hr- free parking available for customers with parking tickets given by the stores in Gwangjang Market.

Restrooms 
Available

Storage Lockers 
Not available

Credit Cards 
Accepted (Varies by store)

Pets 
Permitted (Varies by store)

information from this website
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SHP/SH_EN_7_2.jsp?cid=273761


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