On the last day of our Korea adventure, we decided to keep our sightseeing close to our hotel because we had a plane to catch in the afternoon.
First, we walked over to Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest
and largest traditional markets in Korea.
If you’re a fan of Korean street food, then this place would be a food paradise for you. It is particularly famous for bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes) and gimbap. If street food is not your thing, there are also several sit-down restaurants serving Korean cuisine to choose from.
Unfortunately, we arrived too early in the morning (around 9am) and many of the shops weren’t open yet. Most of the food stalls were still busy preparing food so we could only take in the sights and the smells!
Other than food, the market also sells fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, bread, clothing, textiles, handicrafts, kitchenware, souvenirs, and Korean traditional medicinal items. There are more than 5000 shops here, so do take a look at the map before entering the place!
If you’re a fan of Korean street food, then this place would be a food paradise for you. It is particularly famous for bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes) and gimbap. If street food is not your thing, there are also several sit-down restaurants serving Korean cuisine to choose from.
Unfortunately, we arrived too early in the morning (around 9am) and many of the shops weren’t open yet. Most of the food stalls were still busy preparing food so we could only take in the sights and the smells!
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| Banchan Mountain |
Other than food, the market also sells fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, bread, clothing, textiles, handicrafts, kitchenware, souvenirs, and Korean traditional medicinal items. There are more than 5000 shops here, so do take a look at the map before entering the place!
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| ginseng! |
The textile section also captivated my eye, because of the beautiful hanboks! Wish I could try on one!
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| Bridal wear hanbok - absolutely lovely! |
The layout of the market can be navigated easily as similar shops are categorized in same section. There are also English signages around.
How to get there:
The nearest subway stop to Gwangjang Market is Jongno-5-ga, Exit 7,9,10 or 11 (yes the market is that huge). Any of the exits will get you to the market.
How to get there:
The nearest subway stop to Gwangjang Market is Jongno-5-ga, Exit 7,9,10 or 11 (yes the market is that huge). Any of the exits will get you to the market.
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