Andong Jungang SinSijang
Market.Traditional
54 Jungang Market 1-gil
Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 36699, South Korea
+82-54-842-0040
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Varies by stall. General operating hours for many shops are daytime, but the market is a permanent, daily market (*Sangsul*).
Varies by stall. It operates as a permanent market, though some sections may be less active on Sundays.
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Special feature
Andong Jungang Sin Market is the largest traditional market in the northern Gyeongsangbuk-do region. While primarily a permanent market, it sometimes incorporates a **fifth-day market** (*O-il-jang*) component on certain days (historically days ending in 2 and 7), bringing in roadside vendors and further increasing the variety of local agricultural and marine products.
Products for sale and special products
The market is a major distribution center for Andong's famous regional specialties:
Andong Specialties: Famous for **Octopus** (*Mun-eo*), **Salted Mackerel** (*Gan Godeungeo*), and **Andong Hanwoo** (Premium Korean Beef).
Agricultural Goods: Wide selection of local produce, garlic, chili peppers, and traditional Korean rice cakes (*Tteok*).
Seafood: Fresh and dried marine products, including various fermented seafood (*Jeotgal*).
Famous shops and food
A great place to sample regional dishes and market favorites:
*Andong Jjimdak* Alley: While often associated with the nearby Old Market, this region is the center for the famous Andong Braised Spicy Chicken.
Octopus Dishes: Due to its specialty status, there are many shops specializing in fresh octopus for ancestral rites or immediate consumption.
Street Food: Various vendors sell traditional market snacks like fried goods (*Jeon*) and different types of bunsik (flour-based snacks).
Total Summary Review
**The largest wholesale and retail market in northern Gyeongsangbuk-do, essential for purchasing authentic Andong specialties like Octopus, Salted Mackerel, and Hanwoo, and experiencing the region's culinary culture.**
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