Traditional Market
Goyang traditional market tour to explore the tradition hidden in the city
Ilsan Market / Neunggok Market / Wondang Market
incredible development,
old charms and warm heart
remain unchanged.
This is a leading traditional market
of Goyang rang with pride.
“Ilsan Market,”
an urban market
with 100 years of tradition
As the Gyeongui Line railroad opened to the public and the Myeon office was relocated to Ilsan in 1908, private housing were gradually transformed into shops, ultimately creating a market. As its long history suggests, this market served as the stronghold for the independence demonstration during the Japanese occupation.
The market is lined with over 150 stores and the five-day market is held on the day ending with 3 and 5 to add more versatility. A large variety of dishes ranging from snacks and fried chickens to Korean sausages and marinated chicken feet will make your mouth water. Although it would be still good to fill up your belly in a restaurant of your choice, it would be also fun to try different dishes a little by little as you walk down the alley.
another leading traditional market of Goyang
To this day, the market still stands where it was first started around the arcade before Neunggok Station in 1975. The market features 53 stores and the five-day market is held on the day ending with 2 and 7.
Prices are still bargained for and complimentary dishes are offered, offering friendly charms unique to a traditional market. It would be also a good idea to enjoy the market with the Todang cultural platform “Neunggok 1904” which refurbished the old Neunggok Station located across the street.
Although new towns now occupy Goyang, Wondang used to be the center of the city in the 1970s. Since then, Wondang Market has held the fort on the street with the citizens of Goyang. The market composed of 64 stores will delight your eyes and nose with its savory scent of roast seaweed, seasonable fruits of all colors, and fresh seafood.
Recently, Wondang has been selected to fall within the area for urban regeneration project and Wondang Market is known to be at the center of the project. Wondang Market is that much vibrant.