Daegu Anjirang Market, Where a 1971 Market Meets a 1979 Gopchang Alley

Scenery of Daemyeong-dong Where Anjirang Market (1971) and Chungbuk Restaurant (1979) Overlap

Anjirang Market is recorded in public data-based traditional market information as a permanent market opened in 1971, consisting of 11 shops dealing in food and groceries. The street address is 63, Daemyeong-ro 36-gil, Nam-gu, Daegu, and the lot number address is 872-1, Daemyeong-dong. The market itself is guided to be open every day.

A more widely known part of the travel route for this market is the Anjirang Gopchang Alley, which continues across or nearby. Daegu Tourism information states that gopchang (tripe) dishes began at Chungbuk Restaurant in Anjirang Market around 1979, and currently, about 50 gopchang restaurants are in operation. The environment of the 1970s, where many slaughterhouses were located near the market, making it relatively easy to obtain by-products, is mentioned as the background for the formation of the seasoned gopchang alley.

Increase in Gopchang Businesses After the 1998 IMF Crisis and 2007 Market Environment Improvement

Local tourism materials record that Anjirang Gopchang Alley grew in scale as livelihood-oriented gopchang businesses increased after the 1998 foreign exchange crisis. Therefore, it is more accurate to understand this place as a food street formed by the market community and small-scale grilled organ meat restaurants, rather than a place to visit a single specific restaurant.

Since 2007, sign renovations, the installation of hand-washing facilities, and business environment improvements have been promoted. Subsequently, it was selected as a target for the Traditional Market Vitalization Project in 2011, establishing its own brand, pylon signs, and a website. Anjirang Gopchang Alley and Apsan Cafe Street were selected as 'Stars of Korean Tourism' in 2018.

Approximately 2 Minutes from Exit 3 of Anjirang Station (Line 1) to Anjirang O-geori

For public transportation, Anjirang Station on Daegu Metro Line 1 is the reference point. According to Daegu Food guidance, it takes about 2 minutes to walk from Exit 3 to reach Anjirang O-geori, where you can find the Gopchang Alley sign in the alley to the right. Daegu Tourism's metro course data suggests a route of walking straight about 280m from Exit 3 to Anjirang Sa-geori and then following the main alley for another 240m.

If you want to combine evening plans with Apsan Park and Apsan Observatory, as shown in the example from Daegu Tourism, you can take bus No. 750 from the Apsan Park stop, get off at the Lumbini Kindergarten stop, cross the road, and walk straight for about 300m. From Dongdaegu Station, there is also guidance that it takes about 17 minutes to reach Anjirang Station via metro Line 1.

• Subway: Anjirang Station, Daegu Metro Line 1, Exit 3
• Walking distance: Approximately 2 minutes from the exit to Anjirang O-geori
• Bus connection example: No. 750, get off at Lumbini Kindergarten stop and walk about 300m

Distinguish Between Market (09:00–22:00) and Gopchang Alley (14:00–02:00) Information

Information for Anjirang Market lists operating hours as 09:00–22:00, and the representative inquiry number for the market is 053-652-6569. It is a permanent market with no admission fee, so no separate ticket is required to walk through the market aisles or purchase goods. The Nam-gu Culture and Tourism website serves as the official tourism information window for the market.

On the other hand, Anjirang Gopchang Alley has different operating hours for each shop. The Daegu Tourism metro guide booklet lists the alley hours as 14:00–02:00, noting it 'varies by shop,' making it a time slot more suitable for dinner than a late lunch. Since closing days, last order times, and signature menu prices for individual restaurants are not unified, it is necessary to check separately if you have a specific restaurant in mind before departing.

Difference Between Anjirang Gopchang Alley Public Parking and Market Parking Information

When visiting by vehicle, you must distinguish between the 'Market Parking Lot' and the 'Gopchang Alley Public Parking Lot.' Traditional market data indicates that Anjirang Market does not have its own parking lot, but Daegu Tourism states that the Anjirang Gopchang Alley Public Parking Lot is available for use. It is better to prioritize using the public parking lot rather than planning to park in front of a restaurant inside the alley.

Daegu Food explains that there are two public parking lots in the area, but parking space may be insufficient due to the high number of visitors. Especially on weekend evenings, vehicle turnover can be slow, so using Anjirang Station or arriving earlier for dinner to reduce the wait for parking is more realistic. Parking fees and operating hours are subject to change, so it is safer to refer to the on-site information boards on the day of the visit.

Sequence of Market Shopping and Grilled Organ Meat in the ~500m Alley

Anjirang Gopchang Alley is introduced in official and tourism materials as a street where dozens of establishments continue for a stretch of about 500m. By separating the purpose of the visit—viewing the market's dried fish, seafood, agricultural products, food, and groceries during the day, and choosing a gopchang or makchang restaurant in the evening—the movement route becomes simple. The Onnuri Gift Certificate is listed as an available payment method at the market.

For first-time visitors, move based on the 'Street of Youth' sign at the entrance of the alley and the dense restaurant area. However, gopchang and makchang are meals accompanied by the scent and smoke of grilled organ meat and the time required for grilling, so they may not be suitable if you are sensitive to such environments or want a quiet meal. Tourism materials also explain that the entire alley can be crowded and noisy on evenings and weekends when there are many visitors.

One-Day Itinerary from Anjirang Station Connecting to Apsan Cafe Street and Apsan Park

The Anjirang Station area does not end with just the market and Gopchang Alley. The recommended course by Daegu Tourism is structured in the order of Anjirang Station, Apsan Cafe Street, Apsan Park, Apsan Observatory, and finally dinner at Anjirang Gopchang Street. The address of Apsan Park is 574-116, Apsansunhwan-ro, Nam-gu, and it is guided as always open, year-round, and free of charge.

When returning from Apsan Park toward Anjirang, an example is provided using bus No. 750 and the Lumbini Kindergarten stop. Conversely, if you only visit the market and Gopchang Alley, 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours including a meal is sufficient, while combining it with Apsan Park and the Cafe Street would reasonably take half a day, including travel and meals. Since integrated information on foreign language guides and wheelchair/stroller accessibility for the entire market was not found, it is recommended to inquire at individual shops regarding the alley slope, sidewalk width, and restaurant entrances before visiting.