Gwangjang Market & Street Food, South Korea
What to see at Gwangjang Market & Street Food and how to fit it into a South Korea trip.
Quick answer
Seoul's oldest traditional market — wooden stalls serving bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), mayak gimbap (addictive sesame rice rolls called 'narcotic' for their flavour), raw beef yukhoe and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes).
Best season for South Korea: March–May (Cherry Blossom) or September–November (Autumn Foliage). Recommended trip length: 7–10 Days.
About Gwangjang Market & Street Food
Seoul's oldest traditional market — wooden stalls serving bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), mayak gimbap (addictive sesame rice rolls called 'narcotic' for their flavour), raw beef yukhoe and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). The market vendors have worked the same stalls for generations.
Gwangjang Market & Street Food is one of 15 places we cover in South Korea, and falls on day 3 of our 5-day South Korea plan. A 5-day South Korea trip from Mumbai costs about ₹54,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in South Korea
- Gyeongbokgung Palace & Bukchon Hanok Village
- Jeju Island Nature & Culture
- Seoul Street Food Trail
- Gyeongbokgung Palace & Bukchon
- Cherry Blossom Season
- Jeju Island
- Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
- Seoraksan National Park
Questions about Gwangjang Market & Street Food
What is Gwangjang Market & Street Food?
Seoul's oldest traditional market — wooden stalls serving bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), mayak gimbap (addictive sesame rice rolls called 'narcotic' for their flavour), raw beef yukhoe and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). The market vendors have worked the same stalls for generations.
When is the best time to visit Gwangjang Market & Street Food?
South Korea's best season is March–May (Cherry Blossom) or September–November (Autumn Foliage), which is the best window for Gwangjang Market & Street Food too.
How many days do I need in South Korea to include Gwangjang Market & Street Food?
Trripah recommends 7–10 Days for South Korea. Gwangjang Market & Street Food fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Gwangjang Market & Street Food in a South Korea package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Gwangjang Market & Street Food to a South Korea plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.