Why go?
From Korea Tourism Organization:
The Gwanjang Market is the nation's first market and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The second floor if the market provides 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 sotres. Even though the goods are not brand-name products, the wide selection of thigh-quality goods at inexpensive prices makes it an enjoyable shopping experience.
It is also Seoul's largest food alley, with 200 stalls
How to go?
By subway
- Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1) Exit 8
- Euljiro 4-ga Station (Line 2, 5) Exit 4
When to go?
07:00 to 22:00
Operating hours differ for each shop and food store. Most shops will close by dinner time
Duration required
2-4 hrs
Tips
Street food to try
