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Geumnamno 5-ga Station

Geumnamno 5-ga: Daein Market on ordinary and festival days

Start at Geumnamno 5-ga Station Exit 3 and connect Daein Market, Daein Art Night Market, Northern old downtown only as conditions allow. Set aside 2–4 hours. The key is to “Separate the everyday market from the dated art-night program so the trip works even without an event.” Recheck official operations, transport and safety notices on the day.

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Information checked 2026.09.11
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Start
Geumnamno 5-ga Station Exit 3
Time needed
2–4 hours
Allow
2–4 hours

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Suggested exit & walk

Geumnamno 5-ga Station Exit 3About 10 min to Daein MarketThe suggested exit may not be the lift exit. With luggage or mobility needs, prioritise the accessible route.

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Suggested stops
  1. 01Geumnamno 5-ga Station Exit 3
  2. 02Daein Market
  3. 03Daein Art Night Market
  4. 04Northern old downtown
  5. 05Geumnamno 5-ga Station
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#Art market#Old downtown#Night event

Geumnamno 5-ga: Daein Market on ordinary and festival days

Daein Art Night Market is not held every weekend. Separate the working market from dated art events, and check the official 2026 calendar before an evening visit.

Information checked 2026.09.11Read the full guide

REALISTIC ROUTE

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  1. 1

    Geumnamno 5-ga Station Exit 3

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    00:00
  2. 2

    Daein Market

    The official 2026 program has 12 selected Friday or Saturday dates, not every weekend. Reassess before continuing.

    00:30
  3. 3

    Daein Art Night Market

    Check ordinary shop hours separately from festival hours. Reassess before continuing.

    01:30
  4. 4

    Northern old downtown

    Keep artist studios and working stalls free from uninvited entry or close-up filming. Reassess before continuing.

    03:00
  5. 5

    Geumnamno 5-ga Station

    Return by the safest practical station or stop.

    Finish

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