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Visit Kwangjang Market (광장시장) in Seoul, Korea BEST3

 

 

Visit Kwangjang Market (광장시장) in Seoul, Korea

 

Kwangjang Market is one of Seoul’s traditional markets, offering a great variety of food and shopping. It’s also a really popular spot with foreign tourists, and a great place to experience traditional Korean culture. I’d like to suggest three places you should definitely visit in Kwangjang Market.

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Products

Silk, dress material, fashion apparel, agricultural crops and fisheries, bedding, handicrafts, lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl, etc.

Address

88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

서울특별시 종로구 창경궁로 88


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Operating hours

09:00-18:00

Charity stores 10:00-19:00

Food street 09:00-23:00

Holiday

Sundays (Food Street open all year round)

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-2-2267-0291,

+82-2-2272-0967

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1. Mokja Alley

Mokjagol is one of the most famous parts of Gwangjang Market. It’s a great place to find traditional Korean food. There’s a great selection of street food here, including tteokbokki, sundae, kimbap, and the famous bindaetteok and hotpot. It’s also a great way to interact with the locals while you’re eating.

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2. Hanbok experience

There are lots of places to rent hanbok, a traditional Korean costume, at Kwangjang Market. Wearing a hanbok while wandering around the market is a great way to take photos and get a deeper experience of traditional Korean culture. It’s also a great way to celebrate a special occasion!

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3. Shopping at traditional markets

Kwangjang Market is the perfect place to pick up a variety of traditional goods and souvenirs. You can buy handicrafts, traditional teas, hanji products and other items that reflect the traditional culture of Korea. Many of the products are affordable and of high quality, making them even more attractive to international travellers.

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Kwangjang Market is a great place to visit on its own, but the experience is enriched by interacting with the vendors. Be sure to visit to enjoy the diverse culture and delicious food!

 

 

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