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Hwangji Jayu Market

Hwangji Jayu Market

황지 자유시장 · Gangwon · Traditional markets

Hwangji Jayu Market, first established in 1971, is a traditional market with approximately 170 shops boasting a history and tradition spanning over 50 years. It welcomes consumers with a wide range of products, including high-quality mushrooms (such as Angelica gigas and Cnidium officinale) that are unique local specialties of the Taebaek region grown in the highlands, as well as fresh and delicious fish caught off the nearby East Coast, fruits, miscellaneous goods, clothing, and shoes. Furthermore, situated in the heart of downtown Taebaek, it offers excellent accessibility and is only about a two-minute walk from Hwangji Pond, a famous tourist attraction in Taebaek, establishing itself as a favorite destination for both Taebaek citizens and tourists visiting the city.

TypeTraditional markets
RegionGangwon
Address14 Sijangan 2-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
HoursVaries by store
ClosedVaries by store
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Within walking distance

Hwangji Pond (황지연못)
right next door

Hwangji Pond

Taebaeksan National Park (태백산 국립공원)
5.4 km away

Taebaeksan National Park

Hambaeksan Mountain (함백산)
6.6 km away

Hambaeksan Mountain

Cheonjedan Altar on Taebaeksan Mountain (태백산 천제단)
7.0 km away

Cheonjedan Altar on Taebaeksan Mountain

Samtan Art Mine (삼탄아트마인)
9.8 km away

Samtan Art Mine

Memilchon Makguksu (메밀촌막국수)
13.4 km away

Memilchon Makguksu

Samcheok Deokpunggyegok Valley Village (삼척 덕풍계곡마을)
15 km away

Samcheok Deokpunggyegok Valley Village

Daegeumgul Cave - Daei-ri Cave Area (대금굴 (대이리 동굴지대))
17 km away

Daegeumgul Cave - Daei-ri Cave Area