Gwangju Yangdong Market (광주 양동시장) - Shopping - Korea travel and tourism information

Gwangju Yangdong Market (광주 양동시장)

Explanation

Yangdong Market started in the 1910s as a traditional market held on dates ending in 2 and 7 of every month on the white sand beach under Gwangjugyo Bridge. The market has a long history and local citizens have many sayings referring to the multitude of items available here. During the May 18th Democratic Uprising, both Yangdong and Daein Markets were a grand venue where the citizens of Gwangju gathered together to rally for democratization of the nation. Merchants of the markets provided food, beverages, and medicine to the protestors and participated in the movement alongside their fellow citizens.

Yangdong Market is an outstanding traditional market among all markets throughout the nation. The market has upgraded with the times to include modern conveniences, including a consolidated market logo, online shopping mall, and merchant education classes.

Inquiry

+82-62-366-0884

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-366-0884

Opening day : Invalid date

Business hours : 03:00-21:00 (Shops selling manufactured goods open 09:00)

Parking facilities : Available (paid parking)

Day off : April-September: First and third Sunday of the month / October-March: Open all months

Bathroom description : Available

Sale Items : Skate, dried fish, whole chicken, clothing, furniture, curtains, etc.

Scale : Total floor area: 10,563 ㎡ / Building area: 1,253 ㎡ (4 structures)

Location

238, Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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