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Sehwa Fifth-day Market (세화민속오일시장

Sehwa Fifth-day Market (세화민속오일시장

5일, 0일 · Jeju · Traditional markets

Sehwa Fifth-day Market is one of the largest of its kind in eastern Jeju. Being a fifth-day market, it only opens on days ending in 5 or 0. It is at its busiest before noon, with many stores closing their doors by 14:00. This market offers an interesting glimpse into the lives of Jeju locals with its dazzling array of Jeju’s pride, seafood, along with stalls offering lifestyle goods, food, and side dishes. Don’t miss the Manna Sikdang here: This joint is famous for its tteokbokki, stir-fried rice cake, one of the most beloved snack dishes in Korea. There are other places offering snack fare near Manna Sikdang, so visitors are recommended to drop by and sample some Korean favorites. Note that Sehwa Fifth-day Market is situated to the left of Sehwahaebyeon Beach, so one can easily visit the two when in the area. (Market open on: Days ending in 5 or 0 of every month)

TypeTraditional markets
RegionJeju
Address1412 Haemajihaean-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
Hours08:00-14:00 (Vary 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

Jeju Haenyeo Museum (제주해녀박물관)
600 m walk

Jeju Haenyeo Museum

Byeolbangjin Fortress (별방진)
2.5 km away

Byeolbangjin Fortress

Hado Beach (하도해변)
4.1 km away

Hado Beach

Conan Beach (코난해변)
5.5 km away

Conan Beach

Woljeongri Beach (월정리해변(월정리해수욕장))
6.3 km away

Woljeongri Beach

Hado Fishing Experience Village (하도어촌체험마을)
6.3 km away

Hado Fishing Experience Village

Bijarim Forest (비자림)
6.4 km away

Bijarim Forest

Gimnyeongsagul Cave [UNESCO World Heritage] (김녕사굴 [유네스코 세계자연유산])
7.9 km away

Gimnyeongsagul Cave [UNESCO World Heritage]