EasyTicket Gwangjang Market
📍 예지동, Seoul
Opened in 1905, this was Korea's first permanent market. Inside the large building between Jongno 5-ga and Euljiro 4-ga, hanbok, fabric, bedding, and embroidery shops are set up, with a food market running through the middle.
The area tourists crowd into is the food alley where the East Gate, North 2 Gate, and South 1 Gate meet. Mung bean pancakes made from ground mung beans, thinly rolled mini gimbap, and yukhoe (beef tartare) are the signature dishes; you sit on stools in front of the stalls and eat as soon as the food is handed over.
The fabric and secondhand-clothing shops and the food alley keep different hours, so go during the day if you're shopping for clothes, and in the evening if food is the goal. At street stalls, it's best to check the price and payment method before ordering.
Visitor information
| Address | 서울특별시 종로구 창경궁로 88 |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Most regular shops are open 09:00~18:00; the food alley stays open late (varies by store) |
| Closed days | Many regular and secondhand shops are closed on Sundays |
| Admission | Check official information |
| Parking | The dedicated parking area is small, so using the subway is recommended |
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Directions on KakaoMap ↗Opening hours and prices can change. For items marked “Check official information,” confirm the details through the official channel before visiting.
Useful tips
- Visit the clothing and fabric shops during the day, and the food alley in the evening if you want to see it properly.
- Exit 8 of Jongno 5(o)-ga Station on Line 1 is closest to the entrance of the food alley.
- Check the price list before ordering, and ask about payment methods ahead of time.
- If you're visiting solo, one seat at a street stall turns over quickly, so it's actually easier to sit down.
- Bindaetteok and yukhoe restaurants get long lines in the evening, so early evening is much easier.
Frequently asked questions
Is it okay to go on Sunday?
The food alley has some shops open on Sundays, but many hanbok, fabric, and vintage-clothing shops are closed. If shopping is your goal, a weekday or Saturday is the safer choice.
