Bupyeong (Kkangtong) Market (부평시장(깡통시장))

Explanation

Busan's Bupyeong Market is also known as Kkangtong (tin can) Market. It earned that funny name when it had a variety of imported canned goods from the United States for the US forces stationed in Korea during the Korean War. It was also known as "Dottegi (bustling plea) Market." All foreign products found in the country at that time were supplied from this market. Due to its vast property and many rare goods that were hard to find anywhere else during the time, it was also referred as "Gukje (International) Market." Nowadays, the market has reduced in size as many foreign products are freely imported, but the reputation and potential still remain. Some imported goods including liquor, clothes, ornaments, accessories, fashion items and electronic goods are still sold here. A night market opens from 19:30-23:30 at the public parking lot and at Arcade 2 of the market . Along the 110m-long street market are 11 kiosks selling Korean food, 6 kiosks selling international food such as Japanese and Filipino foods, and 13 vendors selling clothes and accessories. The entrance of the market greets visitors with bright LED lights and fun performances. A magic show and a guitar performance take place twice a day by the entrance of the market and the at the four-way intersection inside the market.


Homepage

https://www.visitbusan.net


Information Use

Contact and Information : +82-51-243-1128

Business hours : 08:00-20:00 (Varies by store)Night market 19:30-23:30

Parking facilities : Available (Public parking lot)

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Bathroom description : Available

Sale Items : Liquor, clothes, accessories, general merchandise, etc.


Location

48 Bupyeong 1-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

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