Your Ultimate Guide to Night Markets in Asia

Discover the best day and night markets across Asia, organized by country and location to help you find local treasures.

Gangneung Jungang Market

Gangneung's traditional central market, with fresh and dried seafood, hanbok shops and snacks in the surrounding lanes.

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Gangneung Jungang Market

Gangneung Jungang Market is the main traditional market of this east coast city. The market building and surrounding lanes sell fresh and dried seafood, clothing, hanbok and household goods, with snack stalls and small restaurants mixed in.

What to expect

A typical Korean traditional market, with shops and stalls that run together into the nearby alleys. Hours and closing days differ by shop.

What to eat

Fresh and dried seafood, snacks and market meals. The city is also known for sundubu from nearby Chodang.

Visitor tips

  • Check individual shops for hours and closing days.
  • Parking is a mix of public and street parking, with different rules in each area.