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• Information
  Introduction
  Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The name Gwangjang means "to gather from afar and keep altogether." The market began as a small trading center that brought in goods from nearby regions, but has now grown into a large wholesale market selling a variety of goods, including upholstery, imported goods, groceries, dried fish, traditional goods, and more. The most popular section of the market is the food street connected to the East Gate, North Gate 2, and South Gate 1. The food street caters to a wide range of patrons due to the plethora of menus available. It is also one of the most recommended tourist attraction for international travelers.
  
  Structure Size
  About 5,000 stores
  
  Operating Hours
  09:00-18:00
  Charity stores 10:00-19:00
  Food street 09:00-23:00
  
  Closed
  Sundays (Food Street open all year round)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (Jongno 4(sa)-ga Jongmyo Parking Lot)
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Doosan Art Center (Formerly, “Yonkang Hall”) (두산아트센터)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Auditoriums
    The Doosan Art Center, which opened on October 1st, 2007, is structured around three different spaces: The Yonkang Hall, exclusively designed for musical perfor...

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    Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Others
    Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley is located near Dongdaemun Shopping Complex and the many restaurants here have been in operation anywhere from five to thirty years...

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    Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Parks
    Cheonggyecheon Stream starts from Cheonggye Plaza, just off Sejong-ro Avenue. Cheonggye Plaza roughly covers an area of 2,500 square meters, and is located at t...

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    Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Jongmyo Shrine was the primary place of worship for kings and their queens throughout the Joseon dynasty. The compound is composed of various buildings in addit...

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    Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed important government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the east side of...

• Accommodation

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    Ramada Hotel Dongdaemun (라마다호텔 동대문)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Ramada Hotel Dongdaemun is a business hotel located in the heart of Seoul. It is located within a short walking distance from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park ...

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    Best Western Premier Hotel Kukdo (베스트웨스턴 프리미어 호텔국도)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    The Best Western Premier Kukdo (opened on March 1, 2007) was the first Best Western in Korea. Since then, the Best Western chain has expanded to include 15 diff...

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    Hotel PJ (호텔PJ)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Hotel PJ is located near Euljiro 4-ga, a transportation hub connecting subway lines 2, 3, 4, and 5, allowing guests to reach Seoul's tourist destinations such a...

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    JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul (JW 메리어트 동대문 스퀘어 서울)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul is located at the fusion of culture, entertainment and commerce in the dynamic Dongdaemun and is JW Marriott’s second hotel ...

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    Dajayon hanok guest house [Korea Quality] / 다자연한옥스테이 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Dajayon Guest House is very conveniently located at the center of downtown Seoul. It’s within 2 minutes away from Jongno 3-ga Station on Subway Lines 1, 3, and...

• Restaurants

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    Eunseong Hoejip (은성회집)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    You can enjoy Daegu maeuntang (fish stew), which is perfect for hangover. This restaurant's signature menu is sicy codfish stew. This Korean dishes restaurant i...

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    Uga Yukhoe Bulgogi (우가육회불고기)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    This Korean cuisine is located near Jongno 5(o)ga Station, Seoul. It is located at Yukhoe Alley in Gwangjang Market, one of Korea’s representative traditional m...

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    Buchon Yukhoe (부촌육회)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    This 2020 Michelin Guide restaurant has been around for three generations already. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous...

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    Eunjujeong (은주정)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a place where you can eat kimchi stew with ssam (wraps). This restaurant's signature menu is kimchi stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung...

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    Obok Dakhanmari - Euljiro Branch
    (오복닭한마리 을지로)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    This is a Korean cuisine located in Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul. It sells boiled chicken in clear broth. The best menu at this restaurant is noodle soup with c...

• Shopping

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    Gwangjang Market Hanbok Shops (광장시장 한복매장)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Unlike many other traditional markets, Kwangjang Market has preserved its rich history and maintained the feel of a traditional market, shying away from moderni...

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    Mibo Jewelry (미보 주얼리)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Mibo Jewelry carries a wide selection of necklaces, rings and earrings made with gold, silver and precious gemstones like diamond, ruby, sapphire, pearl, etc. T...

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    Bangsan Wholsale Market (방산 종합시장)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Traditional Markets
    Bangsan Market is a wholesale market with approximately 250 stores that sells packaging and promotional materials. The market was popular with patissiers in the...

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    Sewoon Electonics Department Store (세운전자상가(세운전자플라자))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Sewoon Electonics Department Store was famous for electronic goods as the sole electronics shop before Yongsan Electronics Department Store was built. The scale...

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    Seoul Jungbu Market (서울중부시장)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Traditional Markets
    At Jungbu Market, a wide assortment of dried food such as laver, seaweed, anchovies, yellow corbinas, squid, pollack, and dried filefish fillets are available a...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Jongno 5-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 8.
  Euljiro 4-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 2 & 5), Exit 4.
  
  [Bus]
  Jongno 5(o)-ga Station Bus Stop.
  Green Bus: 111, 2014, 2112, 7212
  Blue Bus: 101, 103, 106, 140, 143, 150, 160, 201, 260, 262, 270, 271, 273, 370, 720, 721, N15, N26, N62
  Red Bus: 9301
  Maeul Bus: Jongno08
  
  

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