Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market (북평민속오일장)

  • Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market (북평민속오일장)
  • Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market (북평민속오일장)
  • Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market (북평민속오일장)
  • Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market (북평민속오일장)
  • Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market (북평민속오일장)
  • Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market (북평민속오일장)
  • Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market (북평민속오일장)

Explanation

The Bukpyeong Fifth-Day Market takes place in Donghae, and is the largest fifth-day market in Gangwon. The market takes place on days ending in a 3 or an 8. The market began in 1796, and has grown to its current large size. Over 800 vendors sell everything from seafood to clothing and household goods. The market is just 1 kilometer away from Donghaehang Port, providing vendors with the freshest fish. Other local produce available here include mushrooms, foods made with buckwheat, and son kalguksu (house-made noodle soup).


Inquiry

+82-33-522-1141


Information Use

Collection of the Day : Every 3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd, 28th of each month

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-522-1141

Opening day : 1796

Business hours : Varies by shop (All shops open days ending in 3 or 8)

Parking facilities : Available, free

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Bathroom description : Public restrooms available

Sale Items : Hemp cloth, medicinal herbs, squid, seaweed, seafood, etc.

Scale : The area of Bukpyeong-dong, Donghae-si (13,223.14 ㎡)


Location

Gumi-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do