Suncheon Aretjang Market (days ending in 2 and 7) (순천 아랫장(2, 7일)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Suncheon Aretjang Market (days ending in 2 and 7) (순천 아랫장(2, 7일))

4.0Km    2024-12-10

This accessible traditional market is located less than 1 kilometer away from KTX Suncheon Station. It is open at night as a night market as well, so the market is beloved by visitors and locals alike. The market is a fifth-day market (open on the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, 27th), and it is the largest of its kind in Korea. The market serves fresh agricultural and fishery goods from Suncheon and the surrounding areas (Beolgyeo, Yeosu, etc.). Aretjang Market’s pride, the night market, is open on Fridays and Saturdays, and serves everything from small snacks to pancakes, fried chicken, and more exotic fare.

Suncheonman National Garden (순천만국가정원)

4.1Km    2025-10-23

47 Gukgajeongwon1ho-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-749-8000

Suncheonman National Garden & Suncheonman Wetland is the first national garden of South Korea and one of the five major coastal wetlands in the world. The national garden spans 1.12 million square meters and is located in Dosa-dong, Suncheon-si. It is home to 790,000 trees covering 505 species, and 3.15 million flowers covering 113 species. During spring, tulips and royal azaleas are in full bloom, creating magnificent views. Additionally, there is a 30,000 square-meter canola flower field near the Forest of Sharing. You can see yellow waves of canola flowers in full bloom in mid-May. The city of Suncheon has planted 50,000 Japanese hackberries and zelkova trees along major routes in the area to create natural shade. There is a small unmanned personal rapid transit (PRT) system that operates between the Suncheonman National Garden and the Suncheon Literary Museum section (4.64 kilometers in length). After looking around the garden, visitors can take the PRT to the literary museum. There, they can take the Reed Train which travels 1.2 kilometers to Mujingyo Bridge located at the entrance of Suncheonman National Garden. Eco-friendly transportation is also available, such as the Sky Cube, which runs between Suncheonman National Garden and the wetland.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm - variety show"Battle Trip Season 2"
This is the place where Mi-na of Gugudan and Yoo-jung of Weki Meki, two friends of the same age, set out to see the spring flowers as 20-year-olds. Thanks to her meticulous preparations, Yoojung came back from this trip with a great picture of her blowing on bubbles in the middle of a garden with tulips and canola flowers.

Suncheon Bay Eco Village Youth Hostel [Korea Quality]순천만에코촌 유스호스텔[한국관광 품질인증]

4.4Km    2023-10-26

123, Saengtaebaeum-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-749-4818

Suncheon Bay Eco Village Youth Hostel is Korea's first hanok-style youth hostel. The village is next to Suncheonman Bay, a coastal wetland area of internationally-recognised importance. Guests can wake up to the sound of wetland birdsong, and enjoy the sight of thousands of stars at night. Guests can stay in either Western style or ondol style rooms, according to preference.

K2 - Suncheon Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (K2(순천 중앙점))

4.6Km    2024-04-18

52, Simin-ro, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

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Nepa - Suncheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네파 순천점)

4.6Km    2024-04-18

46, Simin-ro, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

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Pro - Suncheon Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (프로스펙스 순천중앙점)

4.6Km    2024-04-16

37-1, Simin-ro, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

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Daks - Suncheon [Tax Refund Shop] (닥스(순천))

4.6Km    2024-04-18

1F, 15, Hwanggeum 2-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

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Myeonggunggwan (명궁관)

4.7Km    2024-03-15

7, Jungang 2-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

This southern-style Korean table d’hote restaurant has 30 years of history with a garden that is a century old. It serves a staggering Korean table d’hote with 30 dishes, all made with Suncheon ingredients. Main dishes include the skate, pork, and kimchi combo (a triple dish serving includes the pork, kimchi, and fermented skate), steamed cockles, grilled galbi patties, sliced raw seasonal fish, galbi, half-dried saury (saury dried in the sea breeze in winter, which freezes and thaws the fish repeatedly), beef tartare, and grilled whole octopus (octopus wrapped around skewers, seasoned, then grilled whole). The restaurant showcases the best of the Southern cuisine, one of the most highly regarded regional cuisines in Korea, so it comes highly recommended. Another unique detail about this restaurant is that the menu changes slightly according to the changes in the season. On weekdays, one can also get lunch specials like the Beopseongpo barley-aged dried yellow croaker (a sea fish caught from Beopseongpo Port, dried and stored in barley before being grilled) set menu until 15:00.

Discovery - Suncheon Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (디스커버리 순천 중앙점)

4.7Km    2024-04-19

9, Hwanggeum 2-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

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Suncheon Utjang Market (순천 웃장)

4.7Km    2025-10-23

40 Bukmun-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

Suncheon Utjang is a familiar five-day-interval market in Suncheon that combines the convenience of a permanent market with the charm of a traditional one. Every five days starting from the 5th of each month, this market opens for business and bustles with local street vendors, creating a vibrant atmosphere. A notable highlight is the Suncheon Utjang Gukbap Alley, a food street designated as both a Namdo Food Street by Jeollanam-do and a Suncheon Specialty Food Zone. It’s renowned for its flavorful Gukbap (rice soup dishes). In particular, when ordering two or more servings, diners receive complimentary dishes such as boiled pork slices or blood sausage, depending on the type of Gukbap ordered, making the meal even more appetizing and filling. A favorite of all ages, Utjang Gukbap has become a signature comfort food of the five-day-interval market. In addition, visitors can enjoy a variety of fresh seasonal produce and regional delicacies that capture the unique spirit of Suncheon.