Audio Guide Jungang Market

Name: Audio Guide Jungang Market
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Gyeongju

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Duration: 4 min

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About this place

Gyeongju's Central Market is a traditional marketplace in the heart of the city that transforms into a lively street food night market at weekends. Browse local produce and goods during the day, then return after dark for authentic Korean street food stalls. The upper floor houses several restaurants and cafés, perfect for a meal in a proper seated setting. Worth visiting for an authentic slice of everyday local life.

Practical information

South Korea, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju, Geumseong-ro, 295 KR

Opening hoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Regional Products Market (Days 2 and 7)

Gyeongju's Jungang Market hosts an extended market fair on the 2nd and 7th of each month, featuring local vendors selling seasonal regional produce. This five-day market cycle—known as oiljang (오일장) in Korean—is a traditional format deeply embedded in Korea's rural commercial heritage. The regular gatherings bring together farmers and traders in a time-honoured practice that remains central to local commerce and community life.