Gwangjang Market Audio Guide & Tour — Things to Do in Seoul, Korea

About

Opened in 1905, it is the first permanent market in the Republic of Korea and is like the heart of Seoul, boasting over 100 years of history. Entering the lively food alley, the sizzling bindaetteok fried in oil and the savory smell stop travelers in their tracks. You can feel the living affection of Korea by tasting various foods that contain the life and joys and sorrows of ordinary people, such as mayak gimbap, yukhoe, and kalguksu.

It is a special space where you can simultaneously enjoy abundant sights and food, with many shops selling clothing, fabrics, and hanbok.

Stories you can hear here

4 stories · about 7 min

IntroThe Secret of the Market That Gathers Widely and Keeps40 sec
StoryThe First Private Market Built at Bae O Gaeabout 2 min
StoryThe Second-Floor Vintage Market Built by Refugeesabout 2 min
StoryThe Market That Started with 78,000 Wonabout 2 min

Preview

This market was originally planned to be built between Gwangtonggyo Bridge and Jangkyo. It almost took its name from those two bridges. However, when the location moved to the Bae O Gae site, it was given new characters meaning to gather widely and keep. Take a slow stroll through these alleys filled with the savory smell of food, where the resilient lives of merchants have continued for over a hundred years.

This is a place where you will have more fun walking around and experiencing things for yourself than following a guide. Listen comfortably to the stories like background music, and just enjoy the moment.

Keep listening in the app — stories play automatically by GPS as you get close.Keep listening in the app

Visitor info

Address: 88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Hours: Shopping area 09:00~18:00, Food alley ~23:00 (varies by store)
Closed: Every Sunday (Many places in the food alley are open all year round)
Admission: Free