Gimpojang
A traditional market that opens only five times a month
Popular to boys over 48 months
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955, Gimpo-daero, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Facilities
Parking
Reservation
Same-day visit and on-site registration only (no reservations)
Open/Closes
Mon 07:00 ~ 19:00 Tue 07:00 ~ 19:00 Wed 07:00 ~ 19:00 Thu 07:00 ~ 19:00 Fri 07:00 ~ 19:00 Sat 07:00 ~ 19:00 Sun 07:00 ~ 19:00
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Popular Ages of Gimpojang
Gimpojang is
popular to over 48 months boys
under 12 months | |
from 12 to 24 months | |
from 24 to 48 months | |
over 48 months |
boys
51%
girls
49%
Prices & Programs of Gimpojang
- [Fees]
- Free
- [Visitor Information]
- Market days - the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, and 27th of every month
Parenting Tips for Gimpojang
- There are many different items, including not only live animals but also clothing, miscellaneous goods, food, fruit, vegetables, and seafood, so there is fun in just looking around.
- If you go early, the lines are shorter and you can also enjoy popular food items at a more relaxed pace.
- Since almost all shops accept cash, it is a good idea to bring plenty of cash.
- During the hot summer, it is recommended to bring a handheld fan, folding fan, ice water, parasol, and hat.
- It opens only on 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27 each month.
- The operating hours are set, but some places close from 17:00, while some food stalls stay open until 22:00.
- The Gimpo Bukbyeon Public Parking Lot is free to use on market days, but it is often full on weekends.
- On the five-day market day, half of the parking lot is used as the market, so cars can park only in the remaining half.
- On the left side from the entrance, there is the ‘Terminal Parking Lot’, and the price is also reasonable at about 1,000 won per 30 minutes.
Gimpojang Introduction
Gimpojang is a traditional five-day market that opens only on designated market days each month, making it a great outdoor outing spot where you can enjoy food and things to see with your child. With a wide variety of items including vegetables, fruit, seafood, clothing, and household goods, simply strolling through the market is part of the fun.
A lively market you can visit only on market days
It opens every month on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, and 27th, and admission is free. If you go early in the morning, it is usually less crowded, so you can look around more comfortably with your child and enjoy popular snacks with more ease.
Highlights to explore with your child
There are plenty of snacks that can catch your child's interest, such as rice cakes, twisted donuts, and fried treats, and it is also fun to browse the many different stalls. However, it can get crowded, so it is best to hold your child's hand while walking around.
Things to check before your visit
Parking is available, but it can be crowded on market days. A nursing room, diaper changing station, stroller rental, high chair, and reservations are not provided, so if you are visiting with a young child, it is recommended to bring any supplies you may need in advance.
"If you want to enjoy the warm atmosphere of a traditional market with your child, stop by Gimpojang."
FAQ about Gimpojang
When is Gimpojang open?
Gimpojang is a traditional five-day market that opens only on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, and 27th of each month. It does not operate on non-market days, so please be sure to check the date before your visit.Is Gimpojang a good place to visit with kids?
Gimpojang is a nice place to explore with kids because there is a wide variety of things to see, including food, fruit, vegetables, seafood, clothing, and household goods. There are also many snacks such as rice cakes, twisted donuts, and fried treats, which can easily catch your child's interest.Does Gimpojang have a nursing room or diaper changing station?
Gimpojang does not have a nursing room or diaper changing station. If you are visiting with a young child, it is a good idea to bring any childcare supplies you may need in advance.Is Gimpojang easy to get around with a stroller?
Gimpojang is held around a flat public parking lot area, so it is possible to get around with a stroller. However, it can be crowded on market days and walking may be inconvenient, so if you are visiting with your child, going relatively early is a better option.Where is the parking lot for Gimpojang?
Gimpojang is held around the Bukbyeon Public Parking Lot, and there is information that the Gimpo Bukbyeon Public Parking Lot is open free of charge on market days. However, on five-day market days, part of the parking lot is used as the market, so the number of available parking spaces may be reduced.Are there other parking lots near Gimpojang?
There is a "Terminal Parking Lot" to the left of the entrance to Gimpojang, and it can be used for about 1,000 won per 30 minutes. Since the public parking lot can be crowded on market days, it is a useful alternative to keep in mind.What time is best to visit Gimpojang?
If you visit Gimpojang early in the morning, it is usually less crowded and it is easier to enjoy popular foods at a relaxed pace. The posted hours are 07:00 to 19:00, but some stalls may close around 17:00, while food tent stalls may stay open later.Do I need cash at Gimpojang?
It is said that almost all shops at Gimpojang accept cash, so it is convenient to bring plenty of cash with you. Especially on market days, it is easy to buy a variety of foods and goods right away, so having cash makes things even easier.
Gimpojang Address
Address: 955, Gimpo-daero, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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How to make a reservation for Gimpojang?
Same-day visit and on-site registration only (no reservations)