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Gwangjang Market

Seoul, 🇰🇷 South Korea

Historic traditional market known for its food street, textiles, and local products. It provides an authentic glimpse into cultural heritage and market life over 110 years old. Read more…

Opening hours

Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Food Street 09:00-23:00; Charity stores 10:00-19:00; Su off

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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Gwangjang Market
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
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The market is one of the oldest and largest traditional street markets, with a history spanning more than 110 years. It features a wide variety of goods including traditional products, textiles, vintage clothing, and local cuisine. Famous Korean street foods such as bindaetteok and mayak gimbap are notable specialties within its vibrant food street.

Established as Korea's first permanent market, it reflects the dynamic market scene and cultural heritage of the area. The market’s extensive textile section is renowned alongside its culinary offerings, making it a distinctive location for traditional goods.

The market remains open to the public and continues to be a significant place for shopping and eating, highlighting the longstanding tradition of Korean street markets.

More Information and Contact

Phone +82222670291
Address 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates 37°34'12.598" N, 126°59'58.164" E

Tours & Activities

Seoul Street Food Market Tour 4.9 (1.1k)

Seoul Street Food Market Tour

2h ·Local food tours
From 62 EUR
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Seoul: Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Tastings 4.9 (388)

Seoul: Guided Food & Market Tour with 8+ Tastings

3h ·Walking tours
From 83 EUR
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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Hanok Village, and Gwangjang Tour 4.9 (2.7k)

Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Hanok Village, and Gwangjang Tour

4h ·Street food
From 25 EUR
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Seoul: Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle 4.9 (977)

Seoul: Night Palace & Market Food Tour with Vehicle

4h ·Tours
From 67 EUR
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Seoul Gwangjang Market Foody Walking Tour 4.1 (7)

Seoul Gwangjang Market Foody Walking Tour

3h ·Local food tours
From 34 EUR
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Seoul: Gwangjang Market, Naksan Park, Hidden Gems Night Tour 4.9 (12)

Seoul: Gwangjang Market, Naksan Park, Hidden Gems Night Tour

7h ·Day trips
From 51 EUR
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Seoul: Gwangjang Market Street Food Tasting Walking Tour 4.7 (31)

Seoul: Gwangjang Market Street Food Tasting Walking Tour

3h ·Local food tours
From 55 EUR
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Seoul: Nighttime Tour of Palace, Market, Naksan Park & More 4.9 (154)

Seoul: Nighttime Tour of Palace, Market, Naksan Park & More

5h ·UNESCO sites
From 37 EUR
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Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower Bestseller 4.7 (778)

Seoul Highlights: Gyeongbok Palace, Insadong & N Seoul Tower

4h ·Guided tours
From 22 EUR
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Seoul: Fearless Foodie Gwangjang Market Food Adventure 5.0 (10)

Seoul: Fearless Foodie Gwangjang Market Food Adventure

2h ·Street food
From 70 EUR
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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Gwangjang Market
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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