Every Five Days: Korean Marketplace Food Festivals to Visit
Creatrip Team
a year ago
**Recommended Travel Spots by Korea Tourism Organization for February**
The Korea Tourism Organization suggests exploring traditional markets, known as "oiljangs," which are held every five days in February. These markets offer regional specialties and rich cultural experiences. Here are five recommended spots:
1. **Moran Traditional Market** - Located in Seongnam, famous for its 40-year-old oil shops and the "Roasting Lab," which offers experiences like sesame oil extraction.
2. **Bukpyeong Market** - In Donghae, known for "sundae gukbap" (a spicy soup) with leftover cattle parts. Nearby attractions include the Mukho Lighthouse and Sky Valley.
3. **Danyang Gugyeong Market** - Featuring garlic-infused dishes like garlic chicken, garlic bread, and more, in Danyang, home to stunning scenery like the Mancheonha Skywalk.
4. **Changnyeong Traditional Market** - Known for "sugure gukbap," a beef soup made from rare beef parts. This historical region offers several cultural sites.
5. **Malbau Market** - In Gwangju, famous for red bean porridge, with notable historical and cultural sites such as the National 5.18 Democracy Cemetery.
Each site provides both culinary delights and cultural heritage exploration opportunities, making them ideal for food lovers and those interested in Korean traditions.
