Kwangjang Market (광장시장) Best 3

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Kwangjang Market is a traditional market in Seoul offering a wide variety of food and shopping delights. It's also a popular destination for foreign tourists, providing a great opportunity to experience traditional Korean culture. Here are three of the most famous places to 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.

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Address

88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

서울특별시 종로구 창경궁로 88

 

 

 

 

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Kwangjang-Main

 

 

 

Operating hours

09:00-18:00

Charity stores 10:00-19:00

Food street 09:00-23:00

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Holiday

Sundays (Food Street open all year round)

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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. Bindaetteok and traditional food

One of the most famous foods at Kwangjang Market is bindaetteok, a crispy, savoury rice cake with a really appealing flavour. You can also enjoy a variety of traditional Korean foods at the market, including tteokbokki, sundae, kimbap and more.

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2. Hanbok experience

Kwangjang market is also famous for its hanbok experience. Walking around the market in this beautiful traditional garment will make you feel like you've stepped into Korean history. Many shops offer hanbok rental services so you can make a special memory of your trip.

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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 itself is a wonderful blend of traditional and modern Korea. With so much to offer in terms of food, culture and shopping, it's sure to be a memorable experience!

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