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Yesan Market, Chusa Old House & Yedangho Bridge Day
Eat your way through Baek Jong-won's revived Yesan Market, visit a Joseon calligrapher's hanok, watch storks at Korea's national breeding center, and finish at Korea's longest suspension bridge for the evening fountain show.
4 stops8-9 hourstaxi + walking
Updated May 4, 2026
Stops
4 stops
Duration
8-9 hours
Difficulty
easy
Best Season
Spring & Autumn
Transit Cost
~60,000 KRW
Getting to the Start
How to reach Yesan Traditional Market from popular areas
From Yongsan Station, Seoul-
Mugunghwa or Saemaeul on the Janghang Line from Yongsan Station to Yesan Station (about 1h 40m). Yesan Traditional Market is around 800m, a 10-minute walk or short taxi ride from the station.
1h 40mFrom 10,000 KRW
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal-
Intercity bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Central City) to Yesan Bus Terminal (about 1h 50m). The terminal is roughly 1km from Yesan Traditional Market.
1h 50mFrom 11,000 KRW
Estimated Total Cost
Admissions8,000 KRW
Transit(taxi)75,000 KRW
Total83,000 KRW(~$61 USD)
Best Start Time
10:00 AM
Estimated 8-9 hours to complete all 4 stops
Before You Go
- Stops are spread across Yesan-gun, taxi or rental car is the practical way to connect them — local buses are infrequent
- Apple pie at Sagwa-Dang and castella at Gwangshi often sell out by mid-afternoon, hit the market first
- Gwangshi Castella sells only at 11:00 and 15:00 — line up 15-20 minutes early
- Music Fountain May-Sep: weekdays 14:00, 17:00, 20:00, 21:00; weekends add 19:00 — the late summer 21:00 show with the lit bridge is the most atmospheric
- Music Fountain Mar-Apr & Oct-early Dec: weekdays 14:00, 17:00, 19:30, 20:30; weekends add 18:30. Closed Mondays and through mid-Dec to Feb
- Monorail tickets are walk-up only at the booth (no online or phone booking). Ticket sales close 30 minutes before operations end
- Yedangho Bridge is closed on the first Monday of each month
- Hwangsae Park, the bridge, and most cultural sites in Yesan are closed Mondays
The map shows a suggested order of stops. Check Transit Guide for public transport details between each stop.
Don't feel tied to this exact route — visit the highlights at your own pace and enjoy the journey freely.
Check exact routes on Google Maps or Kakao Map
Don't feel tied to this exact route. Use Transit Guide for transport details. Travel at your own pace!
Check exact routes on Google Maps or Kakao Map
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