Hoengseong Traditional Market: Hanwoo Beef and Memil Chongtteok on Market Days Held on the 1st and 6th
Hoengseong Traditional Market is a traditional market in Hoengseong-eup where a five-day market is held on the 1st, 6th, 11th, 16th, 21st, and 26th of every month. This guide covers how to get there from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and Cheongnyangni Station, market-day hours, parking fees, and practical information for enjoying Hanwoo beef, steamed buns, and memil chongtteok.
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Market Route Starting at 4 Samil-ro, Hoengseong-eup
The road-name address of Hoengseong Traditional Market is 4 Samil-ro, Hoengseong-eup, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. Official data lists the lot-based address as 277-3 Eupsang-ri, Hoengseong-eup, Hoengseong-gun, with postal code 25232. The market has 137 stores and is equipped with public restrooms and parking.
According to on-site reviews, entering through the north gate leads to the indoor market area, while going outside allows visitors to see the west, east, and south gates. The market guide lists food, fruits and vegetables, seafood, local specialties, fruit, clothing, shoes, miscellaneous goods, baked goods, and side dishes, making it possible to plan both a meal and grocery shopping in one visit.
On the 1st, 6th, 11th, 16th, 21st, and 26th of Each Month, from 07:00 to 18:00
Hoengseong Traditional Market operates as both a five-day market and a permanent market. Market days fall on the 1st and 6th of each month, which means the 1st, 6th, 11th, 16th, 21st, and 26th on the calendar. The 2026 market information page lists market-day hours as 07:00 to 18:00.
The permanent market is described as operating every day, although individual store hours may vary by vendor. No regular closing day was separately confirmed, and the permanent market is stated to operate daily.
From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal and Cheongnyangni Station to Hoengseong-eup
If traveling by bus, a direct bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Hoengseong is available. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, with about 10 departures per day, so visitors planning a market-day morning visit should coordinate with the timetable before departure. The stops providing access to the market are Samil Square (81-033) and Manse Park (81-026).
By train, the KTX from Cheongnyangni to Hoengseong Station takes about 55 minutes, followed by approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Hoengseong Station to the market. The stated total travel time is about 1 hour and 10 minutes. By car, the route runs from Seoul via the Seoul–Chuncheon Expressway and Hoengseong Interchange toward the town center, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Seoul.
Public Parking: 600 Won per 30 Minutes—Choose Your Parking Before Shopping
The public parking lot near the market is paid parking, listed at 600 won per 30 minutes, up to two hours. Public data also indicates that the market has its own parking lot, but the current number of available spaces and exact location could not be confirmed in the publicly available information.
A visit review dated June 21, 2025, records the Traditional Parking Lot fee as 600 won per 30 minutes, while the NH NongHyup Bank Hoengseong County Branch parking lot offered 15 minutes free for exit and charged 500 won per 30 minutes afterward. Since the parking rates differ, visitors planning a long stay should check the rate table at the parking lot entrance first.
Why Look for the Hanwoo Vending Machine and Deodeok Pancakes First
The signature foods introduced in the market guide include Hoengseong hanwoo beef, deodeok pancakes, Anheung steamed buns, buckwheat stuffed pancakes, and puffed rice snacks. Many street stalls open on market days, offering traditional foods, and visitor reviews note that numerous shops were preparing pancakes from the market entrance onward, with several steamed-bun shops also visible.
The place mentioned especially in reviews is the hanwoo vending machine. A review dated June 21, 2025, states that 300 g of grade 1+ sirloin was sold for approximately 23,000 won and that a bag of ice was purchased next door for 1,000 won. These prices are from a visit at that time and should be used only as a reference for estimating the current budget.
Market Kalguksu and Geonjin-guksu at a Three-Table Restaurant
For a meal inside the market, reviews introduce a restaurant serving market kalguksu. According to the visit record, the restaurant was small, with only three tables, and the reviewer wrote that trying geonjin-guksu for the first time was delicious. On busy days such as market days, the space may be inconvenient for visitors carrying large bags or strollers.
Market food is not limited to hanwoo beef. The official product list includes seafood, local specialties, side dishes, and baked goods, while the signature foods also include buckwheat stuffed pancakes and Anheung steamed buns. A Busan MBC YouTube video also featured steamed buns and buckwheat pancakes as foods at Hoengseong Traditional Market.
From Its Completion in 1980 to a Culture and Tourism Market
Hoengseong Traditional Market was established and completed in 1980. Although it underwent remodeling in 2002, its facilities deteriorated over time, and it was selected in 2019 for a traditional market facility modernization project. This change explains why the market now combines indoor passageways with modernized facilities.
The 2019 plan allocated a total of 3.2 billion won to improve the facilities by August 2020. The project included an openable arcade, a cooling-fog system, repairs to aging electrical wires and alley floors, and the creation of a rooftop performance area and garden. Reports also stated that free Wi-Fi zones were installed throughout the market. It is additionally reported that the market was designated as a culture and tourism traditional market in 2013.
Organize Gift Certificates, Reservations, and Phone Inquiries in Advance
Accepted gift certificates include Onnuri Gift Certificates, Hoengseong Market Gift Certificates, and Gangwon Gift Certificates. This is a market to explore rather than a tourist facility with an admission fee, and no separate admission fee was found in the public information. Since the public information does not specify whether shops are cash-only or accept cards, it is safest to ask each store directly before purchasing.
Groups of 10 or more can make reservations, and the information states that they will be contacted within 1–2 business days after applying. Hanwoo tasting and traditional food experiences require separate phone inquiries. The market’s official phone number is 033-342-2389.
Before You Go
- Address
- 4 Samil-ro, Hoengseong-eup, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province
- Hours
- For five-day market days, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Hours for permanent-market shops may vary by vendor.
- Admission
- Free-entry market; no separate admission fee was found in the available information.
- Phone
- 033-342-2389
- Official site
- http://hsgmarket.co.kr
- Transport
- Direct bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Hoengseong: about 1 hour 40 minutes, with about 10 departures daily. Get off at Samil Square (81-033) or Manse Park (81-026). KTX from Cheongnyangni to Hoengseong Station: about 55 minutes, followed by about 10 minutes by taxi.
- Parking
- Paid public parking near the market, listed at 600 won per 30 minutes, up to two hours. Reviews record 15 minutes free for exit and 500 won per 30 minutes at the NH NongHyup Bank Hoengseong County Branch parking lot, and 600 won per 30 minutes at the Traditional Parking Lot.
- Time needed
- Reviews describe visits including a meal and shopping, but no general recommended viewing time could be confirmed.
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official information again before visiting.
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