[2025 Gwangmyeong Attraction] Travel Guide for Gwangmyeong Traditional Market (Updated Jun)

I found a hot new restaurant while shopping at Gwangmyeong Market. It was a chicken skewer restaurant.. This kind of place came to Gwangmyeong Market~ Are the owners crazy or are they ahead of their time? But there were quite a lot of people so I tried it anyway. First of all, I bought some alcohol. The basics pass. When I eat chicken skewers, I think of a glass of beer.. Since it was an opening discount event, I ordered 5 kinds.. I like it spicy so 2 salt, 2 teriyaki, 1 spicy and 1 and two beers..ㅎㅎ Taste.. pass. First of all, the meat is thick and somehow it wasn't regular salt grilled, but the taste of salt grilled with a separate basic seasoning. Hmm.! Anyway, it's totally good~ and the spicy sauce is super delicious Teriyaki is good. This place has a different basic chicken flavor overall, and the spicy sauce is super delicious at level 1. And the beer... wow~ Overall review: Taste, atmosphere ☆ Surprise ☆ A place like this in "Gwangmyeong Market" has the atmosphere of Mangwon Market.. I think there will be more people here. The interior of the chicken skewer restaurant is no joke, and the taste is also good~ One-liner: This is a place you must visit when you go to Gwangmyeong Market

Hey everyone! Today, I'm sharing a hidden gem near Seoul—Gwangmyeong City✨! It's only a 1-hour subway ride from Seoul, perfect for a spontaneous weekend getaway!🚉 📍 Location: Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (about 1 hour from Seoul) 💰 Cost: 200-300 RMB per person (including transportation and food) ⏰ Recommended time: 1 day or weekend --- 🌈 Why Gwangmyeong? 1️⃣ Super convenient transportation! It's directly accessible via Seoul Subway Line 1, no transfers needed! Especially suitable for those who prefer short trips～🚇 2️⃣ Beautiful scenery with fewer crowds, perfect for photos! Compared to the bustling Seoul, Gwangmyeong is more like a quiet town, with clean and artistic streets. Every photo you take will look like an Instagram masterpiece!📸 3️⃣ Endless delicious food! Gwangmyeong's traditional markets are full of authentic Korean snacks, and the prices are even cheaper than in Seoul!🍢 --- 💡 One-Day Trip Itinerary - Morning: Gwangmyeong Cave This attraction is a renovated abandoned mine, super cool inside, perfect for escaping the summer heat! There are light shows and art exhibitions in the cave, creating a great atmosphere for photos～✨ - Lunch: Eat your heart out at the traditional market I recommend Gwangmyeong Traditional Market, which has tons of Korean snacks like tteokbokki, fish cakes, gimbap, and more. You can eat your fill for about 50 RMB per person!🍜 - Afternoon: Gwangmyeong Lake Park This is a huge park with walking paths and lawns by the lake, perfect for a stroll or a picnic! In autumn, the maple leaves here are stunning, a photographer's dream!🍁 - Evening: End the day with Korean BBQ Gwangmyeong's BBQ restaurants offer great value. I recommend trying Korean samgyeopsal (pork belly) and beef, paired with kimchi and lettuce. It's simply divine!🥩 --- 📸 Photo Spots 1. Gwangmyeong Cave's light tunnel: Dreamy and mysterious, perfect for profile shots! 2. The food stalls at the traditional market: Full of local vibes, capturing the essence of everyday life～ --- 🎯 Tips - Transportation: Take Subway Line 1 to Gwangmyeong Station. From there, taxis or buses are readily available～ - Outfit: Light-colored clothing is recommended for more photogenic pictures! - Time: It's best to depart in the morning and return to Seoul around 4-5 pm, just the right amount of time～ --- In short, Gwangmyeong is truly a hidden gem for relaxation! If you're wondering where to go for the weekend, plan a trip here!👏

This city is like an album steeped in time, each page revealing a unique landscape. Here's a guide to the hidden charms of Gwangmyeong, blending cultural experiences with natural beauty: 1. Gwangmyeong Cave: A Subterranean Realm of Light and Shadow Transformed from an abandoned mine, this art space is Gwangmyeong's most iconic attraction. Descend 100 meters underground into winding tunnels, now a fantastical world illuminated by light and shadow art. The cave maintains a constant temperature year-round and features immersive exhibitions, including holographic galaxies and waterfalls of light and sound, transporting you to a sci-fi movie scene. The winter "Festival of Lights" is even more dazzling, with ice formations and colorful lights intertwining like a subterranean Milky Way. The cave also houses a winery and café—enjoy a glass of wine amidst the deep rock walls for a unique experience. 2. Seonyudo Park: An Urban Oasis Located on the banks of the Han River, Seonyudo Park is a testament to ecological restoration, transforming a former water purification plant into a natural paradise. Reeds sway in the breeze, wetland walkways meander through the landscape, and egrets gracefully skim the water's surface, creating a tranquil watercolor painting. Cherry blossoms line the paths in spring, while silver grass waves like the sea in autumn. The park's preserved industrial relics juxtaposed with modern sculptures create a unique artistic atmosphere. Ascend the observation deck for panoramic views of the shimmering Han River and the city skyline, experiencing the harmonious coexistence of nature and urban life. 3. Gwangmyeong Traditional Market: A Culinary Adventure For a taste of local life, don't miss Gwangmyeong Traditional Market. The aroma of spicy tteokbokki and sweet bungeoppang fills the air, while vendors sizzle "Gwangmyeong-style barbecue" on iron grills. The moment the fat drips onto the charcoal, the vibrant energy of the market comes alive. Deep within the market, an old herbalist brews omija tea using traditional methods. The sweet and sour flavors invigorate the senses, like a sip from the past. 4. Gwangmyeong Lake Park: The Poetry of Four Seasons Surrounding a mirror-like lake, this park is renowned for its ever-changing seasonal scenery. Weeping cherry blossoms cascade like snow in spring, fireflies twinkle in the woods on summer nights, maple trees paint the sky red in autumn, and in winter, the lake freezes over, becoming a natural ice rink beneath snow-covered pine branches. The "Starlight Library" on the lakeshore, with its glass dome ceiling, offers a view of the night sky dancing with the pages of books, creating a tranquil atmosphere infused with literary charm. 5. Gwangmyeong Railroad Park: Nostalgia on the Tracks A section of disused railway has been transformed into a nostalgic theme park, where rusty steam locomotives and colorfully graffitied carriages create a retro photo spot. Stroll along the tracks, and imagine the echo of old steam whistles. Art installations along the way—sculptures made of gears and mazes built from railway sleepers—tell the story of industry and art in conversation. Gwangmyeong is like an uncut gem, possessing the raw beauty of industrial relics while embracing the delicate artistry of nature. Here, every step reveals the intersection of history and the future, and every scene whispers a unique story of this captivating city.

#AutumnHoKangsEventAddress: Gwangmyeong Traditional Market Fried Chicken House Gyeonggi Gwangmyeong-si Ori-ro 964 Atmosphere/Facilities: It feels like a very old restaurant. The owner is kind Key Points: The price is reasonable and the taste is good Average price per person: 10,000 won~ Rating: 8.5/10

#SummerTripEventAddress: Gyeonggi-do, Gwangmyeong-si, Gwangmyeong-dong, 138-6 KR Atmosphere/Facilities: Hongdukke Kalguksu can be chosen as one of the representative menus of Gwangmyeong Market Key Points: A bowl as big as a washbasin is 5,000 won for a full bowl of kalguksu. And I don't like kalguksu, but it was delicious here. Janchi noodles are 2,000 won Average price per person: 2,000 won~ Rating: 9/10

#SummerTripEventAddress: 964 Ori-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 1st floor corner 1st floor Atmosphere/Facilities: Easy to find because it's near the market entrance Key Point: It's not fried chicken, but almost like boneless seasoned chicken. The outside is crispy and the meat is soft Average price per person: 3,000 won Rating: 9/10

#SummerTripEventAddress: Gwangmyeong Market Chlorella Donuts Atmosphere/Facilities: Unlike bakeries, they mainly serve old-fashioned donuts, but they are so chewy and delicious Key Points: These days, a slice of bread costs 2,000-3,000 won, but you can enjoy it for just 1,000 won Average Price Per Person: 1,000 won~ Rating: 9/10

#SummerTripEventAddress: 18-1 Ori-ro 976beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do Atmosphere/Facilities: Chlorella Bakery Key Points: It has the feel of an old-fashioned bakery, and the price is not bad at all. Average price per person: 1,000 won~ Rating: 9/10

#SummerTripEvent Address: 928 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 1st floor Atmosphere/Facilities: The store is small but clean! Key Points: Mega Coffee is a large quantity for the price, so it's best to take it to go and eat it with street food in the market Average price per person: 2000~ Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

#SummerTripEvent Address: 922 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 1st floor, 2nd room Atmosphere/Facilities: Market bakery atmosphere! It's a place where you can register your parking with other Chlorella stores, so if you tell Chlorella Bakery, they'll do it for you! Key Point: I bought 8 loaves of bread for only 10,000 won..♥️ Average price per person: 1,000~ Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

#SummerTripEvent Address: 964 Ori-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 1st floor corner, 1st floor, part of the unit Atmosphere/Facilities: It was a clean, open kitchen that you could see the kitchen from one side, so it was a more trustworthy place! Key Point: I thought I would buy this instead of chicken! There is also a set that is discounted as 1+1 Average price per person: 3,000~ Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

#SummerTripEvent It was a place that reminded me of the cosmetics store I saw at the market when I was young! I remember buying nail polish in different colors at places like this before gel nails became popular and keeping them all over the house. ㅎㅎ It was fun to see so many different things for sale after a long time.

#SummerTripEvent This is a bubble hotteok shop in Gwangmyeong Market! I couldn't eat there last weekend because they ran out of ingredients, but this time they had it so I was able to taste it! The combination of the savory and sweet hotteok was incomparable to what I've had elsewhere, and it was so good! They were even selling it for 1,000 won each The glutinous rice hotteok that they were selling together had an excellent chewy texture.

#SummerTripEvent Address: 18 Ori-ro 964beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do Atmosphere/Facilities: A takeout specialty store with a market atmosphere Key Points: A place where pig's feet are sold for 13,000 won, so it's a great value for money place! They also sell bread for only 1,000 won! A price that can't be ignored just because it's cheap👍🏻 Average price per person: 1,000~ Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

#SummerTripEvent Address: 17 Ori-ro 964beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do Atmosphere/Facilities: It's a two-story building, but there were a lot of people even though it wasn't meal time! The atmosphere of a good restaurant is amazing Key Points: Best value for money! Janchi noodles are 2,000 won, kalguksu kalguksu kalguksu is 5,000 won, and the portions are huge Average price per person: 2,000~ Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

#SummerTripEvent Recently, chicken skewers are almost 4,000 won or more, but here, they were 2,500 won! Chicken skewers with sweet sauce and grilled with a torch! If you visit Gwangmyeong Traditional Market, I recommend ordering them and eating them while walking around and looking at other foods! It's located across from Tangtangtang, a famous Chinese restaurant with a good price-to-quality ratio.

#SummerTripEvent Address: 8, Ori-ro 964beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do Original Fried Food Atmosphere/Facility: Atmosphere of a tteokbokki restaurant in front of an old school! Key Point: Spicy and addictive tteokbokki taste! A place where you can feel the texture of both rice cake and wheat cake Always crispy fried food👍🏻 Average price per person: 4,000~ Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

#SummerTripEvent Address: 18-1, Ori-ro 976beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Chlorella Bakery Atmosphere/Facilities: Market bakery atmosphere! Bread is displayed in the front, and menus with vegetables and cream are displayed separately in one refrigerator! Key Points: The 5 types of hamburgers are very famous! The ingredients are abundant and the taste is diverse, so you can eat them according to your taste The green bread is characterized by the use of chlorella in the bread It's also good to take it to Chlorella Cafe or eat it at home Average price per person: 2000~ Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

#SummerTripEvent Address: 22-2, 1st floor, Ori-ro 976beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do Atmosphere/Facilities: The interior is clean with a harmony of white and green, and it was nice that there were various drinks and shaved ice! It was especially hot inside the market, but the air conditioning was very nice Key Points: Outside food is not allowed, but you can eat what you buy at the Chlorella Bakery! The receipt photo was so cute, and it was nice that you could receive the photo with QR Average price per person: 5,000~ Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

#SummerTripEvent Address: 14-1, Ori-ro 964beon-gil Atmosphere/Facilities: A store specializing in takeout that fits the market atmosphere! Since it's such a famous store, there were always people, but there wasn't a long wait! Key Point: Crispy fried chicken mixed with seasoning! It was truly the best fried chicken in my life Average Price Per Person: 3,000~ Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

#August Travel Support Event Address: 22-2, Ori-ro 976beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do, 1st floor Atmosphere/Facilities: A cafe with a retro feel and a variety of foods Key Points: Located in the market Average price per person: 5,000 won Rating: 8 out of 10☕️🔪

#August Travel Support Event Starting the day with a visit to Gwangmyeong Traditional Market Thinking about what to eat for breakfast Gwangmyeong Market 2 is right next to the accommodation Decided to eat market food for breakfast Gwangmyeong Traditional Market had a great lively feel :) It was my first time going to Gwangmyeong, but the market was more lively than I thought and there were a lot of foods, so it was fun to look around. It would be nice to buy snacks and have a beer at the accommodation It was fun to see the market Gwangmyeong Traditional Market :) #2024WishEvent #Couples #GwangmyeongTravel #TraditionalMarket

- Gwangmyeong Traditional Market - ​​17-5 Gwangiro 13beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do The owner is very proud of the food he sells!!!! Gwangmyeong Traditional Market ㅎㅎㅎ You can buy with confidence wherever you go The quantity is definitely much more generous, so it's a place I always go to buy!! A market that's fun to just walk around and look around:) #Hotel Accommodation Event

#MayTravelSupportEvent Gwangijeong near Gwangmyeong Traditional Market is a place that serves seafood dishes such as seafood stew, seafood soup, agujjim, and yeonpotang. I went there because I wanted to eat seafood, and it was an excellent choice. The portions were satisfyingly large, fresh, and delicious. They also provided free wine corkage, so I had a great time.