Suncheon Utjang Market (순천 웃장)

Suncheon Utjang Market (순천 웃장)

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 Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City 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.

– Address : 40 Bukmun-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

※ Presentation Information
– Fair Day
5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th of each month

– Information and Guides
+82-61-749-3498

– Opening Hours
8:00-20:00 (Hours may vary by vendor)

– Day Off
Every Tuesday & Wednesday (excluding market days; may vary by vendor)

– Parking
Available (approx. 153 compact cars)Free for the first 2 hours; 500 won per 30 minutes thereafter

– Restroom
Available (1st and 2nd floors)

– Items for Sale
Dwaeji Meori Gukbap (pork head meat and rice soup), Suyuk (boiled pork slices), etc.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Suncheon Heungryunsa Temple (흥륜사 (순천))

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Heungryunsa Temple is a missionary center of the Hwaeomsa Temple. Located in Jukdobong Park (downtown Suncheon), the site was previously used as an archery range.

*History

Heungryunsa Temple is a branch of Hwaeomsa Temple, which is the 19th local temple of Jogye Order. It is said that Heungryunsa Temple was constructed during the reign of King Seonjo of the Joseon dynasty and that the site was used as a place where naval forces practiced archery during the Imjin War in 1592. At the same time, the temple was the first military base of monk-turned-military officers from Hwaeomsa, Songgwangsa, and Seonamsa Temples.

The current building was reconstructed in 1986 by Monk Jongwon, who is still the chief abbot of the temple.