Jeongseon Arirang Market 5-Day Market: A Lively Hub for Gangwon-do Specialties and Food

Jeongseon Arirang Market in Gangwon-do hosts a lively 5-day market on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month, drawing many visitors with its abundant local specialties and food. While operating as a permanent market, the market days bring an extra special atmosphere with directly cultivated agricultural products, wild greens, and medicinal herbs.

The market is known for fresh produce brought directly from farms, including gondre, various wild greens, mushrooms, deodeok, medicinal herbs, potatoes, Hwanggi, and garlic. Yoonkyungine Hangwa is a popular spot, selling handmade oranda, hangwa, and gangjeong, with their soft, citrus-scented oranda being a favorite. Additionally, various foods like Hoedongjip's Kotdeungchigi noodles, buckwheat pancakes, susubukkumi, and nokdujeon attract visitors. The surichwi injeolmi is praised for its chewy, savory texture and subtle surichwi aroma.

Visitors often share the joy of discovering delicious foods or specialties unexpectedly at the 5-day market. Riverside parking is convenient, and on market days, visitors can also enjoy Jeongseon Arirang performances at the Arirang Center. The 5,000 won performance fee is refunded as a Jeongseon Arirang gift certificate, which can be used in the market, offering practical benefits to travelers.