10 Best Markets in Jeju Island
Where to Go Shopping Like a Local on Jeju Island?
The best markets on Jeju Island offer an incredible culinary and cultural experience. Whether you’re exploring markets that are indoor or outdoor, permanent or periodic, daytime or night, you’re sure to encounter a feast for the senses and a window into the local culture.
Jeju’s markets are a paradise for foodies, especially its atmospheric night markets where you’ll find a dazzling array of street food creations, often accompanied by spectacular displays of fire, skill and dance moves from energetic vendors. Jeju’s markets are not only hubs for sampling delicious local foods but also for shopping for Korean products and immersing yourself in the island’s vibrant culture and community.
1. Dongmun Traditional Market
Traditional Korean market culture
Ideal para: Compras, Alimentação
The largest, oldest and most famous market on Jeju Island, Dongmun Traditional Market, offers a dazzling sensory experience. You’ll find a bustling market teeming with activity and sights, smells and offerings you won’t find anywhere else. But the highlight is the street food selection.
Sample local specialities like flamed-roasted lobster, special black pork buns and kimbap, tasty rolls filled with unique local ingredients. Wash it all down with a hallabong juice made from a native citrus fruit. At 6 pm the market morphs into a crowded night market with an even wider array of street food. It can be difficult to find seating so arrive early for the best spots.
Localização: 20, Gwandeok-ro 14-gil, 특별자치도, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Abre: Daily from 8 pm to 9 pm
Telefone: +82 (0)64-752-3001
Dongmun Traditional Market
2. Jeju Folk 5-day Market
Big busy street market near a Jeju Island landmark
Ideal para: Compras, Famílias, Casais
Located near the Jeju International Airport in Jeju city, Jeju Folk 5-day Market is the largest periodic market in South Korea. It offers a variety of some 1000 vendors selling anything from fresh meat and seafood to locally grown vegetables and flowers, plants and pets, clothing, pottery and knickknacks.
This market is located near Iho Tewoo Beach where you can visit the iconic red and white horse-shaped lighthouses designed to resemble the indigenous Jeju Island horse. The market opens every 5 days on calendar days ending with 2 and 7.
Localização: 26, Oiljangseo-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Abre: From 9 pm to 10 pm on calendar days ending in the number 2 and 7
Telefone: +82 (0)64-743-5985
Jeju Folk 5-day Market
3. Arboretum Night Market
Family-friendly, outdoor night market
Ideal para: Compras, Alimentação, Famílias
Head to the Arboretum Night Market on Arboretum Road near Halla Arboretum for a unique night market experience in Jeju. Arboretum Night Market is in an expansive outdoor space surrounded by greenery where atmospheric tree lanterns contribute to the market’s artsy vibe.
Arboretum Night Market offers plenty of picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy your food from the huge range of options from the food trucks that converge on the place every night. There’s a dedicated children’s play area but the large, outdoor marketplace has plenty of natural space for kids to explore. If you’re an art lover, you’ll enjoy the onsite artistic installations, so bring your camera for great holiday snaps.
Localização: 65, Eunsu-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Abre: Daily from 6 pm to 10 pm
Arboretum Night Market
4. Seogwipo Olle Market
Colourful market with lots of local food
Ideal para: Compras, Alimentação
Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market, situated on the southern side of Jeju Island, offers a traditional market vibe within its T-shaped layout. While it has some touristy stores, it’s clearly a popular market with locals and is especially known for its wide selections of spices, fresh fish and seafood.
Whether you prefer to sample different street foods as you wander through and explore the stores or enjoy a full restaurant meal, this market has it covered. Some of the most popular street food stalls can have long queues but it’s worth the wait to try local specialities. Indulge in the tangerine hotteok pancakes, savoury black pork dumplings and black pork cutlet rolls.
Localização: 18, Jungang-ro 62beon-gil, 특별자치도 Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Abre: Daily from 7 am to 9 pm
Telefone: +82 (0)64-762-1949
Seogwipo Olle Market
5. Lotte Mart
Large shopping mall with good prices
Ideal para: Compras, Famílias, Casais
Lotte Mart is a large retail mall located in the centre of Jeju city. It offers a wide range of products including groceries, household goods, toys, apparel and souvenirs at good prices. Its Uniqlo is good for clothing, the Toys “R” Us is popular with families and there is a large supermarket on 2 floors with a variety of fresh, cooked and processed foods.
There is no food court but there are various restaurants offering local dishes and a western food eatery on the top floor. If you take your passport, you can get a tax refund on your purchases. Lotte Mart has a convenient carpark, which is paid and accepts credit cards.
Localização: 1, Yeonbuk-ro, 특별자치도, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Abre: Daily from 10 am to 11 pm
Telefone: +82 (0)64-798-2500
Lotte Mart
6. Dongmun Fish Market
The largest seafood market in Jeju
Ideal para: Compras, Alimentação, Viagens alternativas
Dongmun Fish Market, located at the Dongmun Market Place alongside Dongmun Street Market and Dongmun Traditional Market, is the largest seafood market in Jeju. It greets you with a sensory explosion of sights, sounds and aromas. These emanate from the wide array of seafood stalls offering locally caught seasonal catches, pickled fish and various species sold whole or clean sliced, all at local prices.
The street food section offers a plethora of cooked local seafood dishes prepared fresh right in front of you. Nights and weekends get very busy as the market bustles with activity, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere. Take in the mesmerising hubbub of the local way of life at this unique market.
Localização: 64-1, Gwandeok-ro, 이도1동 Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Abre: Daily from 9 am to 8 pm
Telefone: +82 (0)64-752-8959
Dongmun Fish Market
7. Jungang Underground Shopping Center
A retail refuge from rain and heat
Ideal para: Compras, Alimentação, Famílias
The Jungang Underground Shopping Centre is in the affluent Jungang Nao District. It is the only underground shopping mall in Jeju, offering a convenient refuge from rainy weather and relief from the summer heat.
With over 280 storefronts, it primarily features clothing brands but also offers a diverse range of items including luggage, jewellery, children’s wear, cosmetics, hats, flowers, books, souvenirs and Korean-made products. You can choose from various dining options and fast-food outlets, and there are comfortable rest lounges throughout and clean restroom facilities. The extensive mall has multiple exits and connects with the popular Dongmun markets.
Localização: 1425-3 KR, Ildo 1(il)-dong, 특별자치도, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Abre: Daily from 10 am to 9.30 pm
Telefone: +82 (0)64-755-0225
Jungang Underground Shopping Center
8. HanaroMart
Korean supermarket with a good wine selection
Ideal para: Compras, Alimentação, Econômico
HanaroMart is a convenient supermarket situated in the heart of Jeju city, with additional locations spread across the island. Popular with locals, it sells good-quality fresh produce, meat and seafood at reasonable rates, often with discounts and special promotions.
Alongside an array of intriguing local vegetables and ingredients, HanaroMart offers prepackaged raw and cooked foods. The supermarket also has a selection of unique Korean products and brands and is well known for its wide selection of foreign and European wines. So, fill your suitcases with local delicacies and take a bite of Korea with you as a tasty souvenir.
Localização: Cheju, South Korea
Abre: Daily from 8.30 am to 10 pm
Telefone: +82 (0)64-750-6500
HanaroMart
9. Dongmun Public Market
Clean and organised shopping experience with a busy night market
Ideal para: Compras, Alimentação
The clean modern structure of Dongmun Public Market has all the facilities and shops you need in one place. Its clear, organised layout makes shopping a simple, enjoyable experience for all the family, while easy access to facilities makes it a convenient choice for your retail trip. It’s a popular shopping destination for locals and has its own busy night market.
The food at Dongmun Public Market is also a great incentive to visit. It offers a colourful range of street food options, especially the night market. Be aware that some stalls only take cash so be sure to have some on hand because it’s hard to resist the mouthwatering scents.
Localização: 9, Dongmun-ro 4-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Abre: Daily from 8 pm to 9 pm
Telefone: +82 (0)64-722-5109
Dongmun Public Market
10. Emart Sinjeju
A wide variety of local Jeju dishes
Ideal para: Compras, Alimentação, Econômico
Emart is a huge hypermarket located in downtown Jeju city, offering an extensive selection of goods ranging from clothing, electronics and groceries to skincare products and local Jeju delicacies. Don’t forget your passport as you can claim tax refunds on your purchases here.
Head downstairs to find the food court in the basement. You’ll be amazed at the quick, affordable and tasty dishes, including a range of local Jeju specialities. Ordering is streamlined with touchscreen payment. Keep an eye out for occasional samples and sales toward closing times.
Localização: 3348, 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Abre: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Telefone: +82 (0)64-798-1234
Emart Sinjeju
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