Today’s episode of Traveling in Korea with Loah introduces Gwangjang Market in Seoul.
We’re traveling around Korea with baby Loah to show you around in person!
The information is very accurate because of our years of traveling experience and because I go and film it myself.
However, since we use Google Translate, there may be errors in the translation.
We appreciate your understanding.
During the winter months of December through February in South Korea, temperatures range from -18 degrees Celsius to 6 degrees Celsius.
There are some days that are especially warm!!! Please refer to the weather forecast and make sure to
If it’s too cold, do indoor activities and if it’s not cold, do outdoor activities.
I have a detailed explanation of Korean weather on my website.
When is the best time to travel to South Korea? You should always check the weather before traveling.
There is also a category for indoor activities.
● Take public transportation
Traveling with a stroller on the subway is not bad.
However, please avoid using strollers on weekdays from 7am-10am and 4pm-8pm.
Especially the Gangnam subway line should be avoided during rush hour.
This is the inside of subway line 3 on a weekday in January . We are passing Gyeongbokgung Station.
When baby strollers, wheelchairs, carriers, etc. take up a lot of space in the Korean subway
It is a good idea to use the caring space located on one side of the subway.
Please note that there is a large picture of a wheelchair on the subway platform.
Korean subway manners and tips. Hidden features and tips of the Korean subway that foreigners may not know. Free charging, free wifi
Take subway Jongno 5-ga, exit 9.
also It’s okay to take exit 10.
If you have a lot of luggage or have a stroller like us
There is a good elevator right near exit 9.
● Gwangjang Market
About Gwangjang Market (Traveling to Seoul)
- Location – Central Seoul
- Address – 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Transportation – bus ,subway (Just outside Exit 9 or 10 of Jongno 5-ga Station.)
- Highlights –
- It’s a hot spot for Koreans and foreigners alike these days.
- It’s a place where traditional and modern food coexist.
- You can experience a variety of Korean food.
- You can taste it at a reasonable price
- Estimated time required – About 1 hours
- Key points for foreigners – It’s more Korean than other tourist spots, and you can really feel it.
- Recommended for travelers –
- Close to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Hanok Village
- You can find a variety of Korean food
- Tourists love the traditional market atmosphere
- Exhibition Hours 09:00 ~ 18:00
google map – https://maps.app.goo.gl/12wsWuwr1coLo69P9
Website – http://www.kwangjangmarket.co.kr/
There are tons of people at the entrance of Gwangjang Market.
Even though it’s not a weekend, there are a lot of people lining up to buy hotteok andtwisted bread stick.
From what I saw today, it seems to be a ratio of college students3, domestic tourists3, and foreign tourists4.
standing in line like this to eat twisted bread stick
is somewhat incomprehensible to a Seoulite hahahaha.
There are many other delicious places to eat in Seoul.
You can also try Mangwon Market, which is close to Hongdae and the Han River with fewer people!
Ho-tteok is sold at the entrance for 2,000-2,500 won, but try the basic one.
The syrup inside is very hot, so be careful.
Especially at the entrance, there are a lot of people.
At the entrance, they mainly sell hotteok, tteokbokki bindaetteok, and souvenirs.
There’s so much to eat. I’ll give you a good place to go later.
Gwangjang Market
At the entrance, it’s not easy to maneuver a stroller, but about halfway in, it’s a little wider.
The end of the market is more relaxed.
It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the entrance to the end of the market, taking your time.
In the middle of the market, a shop I had never seen before appeared.
A shop with beautifully cut and packaged traditional Korean sweets.
These would make great souvenirs!
I haven’t tried them myself, but they look great for gifts.
Actually, I prefer the big bulk ones to eat myself, but this pretty packaging is a must for gifts!
Hot broth noodles in winter at the end of the market
In the summer, you can mostly eat cold noodles.
There used to be hygiene problems, but nowadays the ward office is managing it well, so it’s okay.
It costs around 6,000 to 7,000 won.
It is characterized by a light broth made with anchovies and chewy noodles.
When people from Hong Kong, Vietnam, and other South Asian countries eat it, they don’t feel the strong spice flavor and aroma.
It has a meaty, light flavor.
For Europeans and Americans, it tastes like a clear meat broth with noodles.
I used to eat it in passing, but today I’m going to introduce a different menu.
Back toward the entrance, I went for the most popular, Soonhee’s Bindaetteok.
Oh my God… There are so many people, sitting close together, and it’s so narrow.
I can’t even fit my stroller in there.
So I asked her
“Do you think a stroller can fit?”
And the lady inside said.
“It’s the same house as Soon-hee’s Yukhoe Bindaetteok right in front.”
Most people don’t know that!
Yeah, that’s right.
The sign looks similar.
It was at the entrance to Gwangjang Market.
I used to pass by it every time because it was so crowded!
The store is large enough to fit a stroller next to it.
It’s clean and comfortable.
Great for solo dining or a large group
Located just to the right of the entrance to Gwangjang Market
Did you know that yukhoe is popular among travelers in Japan these days?
Today we’re going to try their signature dishes: Bindaetteok, meat dumplings, and rice wine.
To give you an idea of the menu!
The combo menu is 25,000 won, which includes the basic menu, bindaetteok, meat dumplings, and yukhoe.
And the basic menu mung bean bindaetteok 5,000 won
and meat dumplings 3,000 won
Shrimp bindaetteok and meat bindaetteok are 10,000 won.
Yukhoe bibimbap is 9,000 won.
Makgeolli, a traditional Korean liquor, costs 3,000 won to 6,000 won.
Gwangjang Market
I ordered the basic mung bean bindaetteok 5,000 won, meat dumplings 3,000 won
and 4,000 won of soonhee makgeolli.
That’s just under $10 in US dollars.
It’s a bit too little for a full meal for two people,
but it’s not bad for a light snack.
Lightly fried meat chunks and flour battered vegetables.
The oil is very fresh compared to other places.
Loah was sleeping in her stroller and it felt like a date for the first time in a long time.
The Bindaetteok and meat dumplings were not bad,
but the makgeolli was a bit more bland than I expected.
This is how they grind the beans and fry them in oil.
If you come to Korea, it’s basically a must-try food.
As for traditional liquor, I think you should try something else instead of the Soonhee makgeolli I had.
Soonhee Makgeolli is too mild, hahaha.
There are a few more things to see besides Gwangjang Market, so please refer to my article and have a fun trip.
Gwangjang Market
● Places to Stay and Things to See near Gwangjang Market
If you look at Google Maps, you can walk to Jongno 6-ga.
Gwangjang Market is Jongno 5-ga.
Jongno 4-ga to 3-ga to 2-ga is the downtown area.
You can walk from the entrance of Gwangjang Market to Jongno 6-ga.
Also from the exit of Gwangjang Market, you can walk towards Jongno 6-ga.
After about 15 minutes of walking
You will see JW Marriott Hotel.
If you stay here, you will be very close to Dongdaemun DDP and Gwangjang Market.
Jw Marriott hotels have the best facilities and condition,
The price is a bit high, so a more cost-effective hotel is the
I recommend it because you can get the best hotel for around $130 with a discount code.
Isn’t the choice of where you stay the difference between the beginning and end of your trip?
I was very happy that I could walk to Dongdaemun DDP on foot.
Recommendations for activities to enjoy together in Korea
●How was your trip to Korea with Loah?
Traveling to Korea is very interesting and fun, even if you have a small baby.
When it comes to traveling in Korea, you shouldn’t just go to Hongdae, Myeongdong, Gangnam, Dongdaemun, etc.
places that real Koreans enjoy.
Where will they go next?
Stay tuned!
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