A Visit to Yesan Market: Abundance and Warmth at the 5-Day Market
- Place
- Yesan Market
- Region
- Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
- Address
- 충남 예산군 예산읍 예산시장길 2
- Coordinates
- 36.6770296846651, 126.84965189163
- Original source
- blog.naver.com
Abundant food and the scent of people fill the air.
Yesan-ri 333-24, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
▲ Yesan Market 5-Day Market
Every time I revisit Yesan, I feel the warmth and generosity of this region.
I had visited Yesan Market before after hearing that it had been renovated, and I remember it being a great place, full of delicious food and the scent of people.
So, this trip, I naturally headed to Yesan.
▲ Yesan Market 5-Day Market
I visited Yesan again, and the first place I went was Yesan Market.
But the market atmosphere was more lively than usual.
It was bustling with people; I found out that it was the day the Yesan Market 5-Day Market was open.
▲ Yesan Market 5-Day Market
The Yesan Market 5-Day Market is held on the 5th and 10th of every month.
I happened to visit on the 25th, so the timing was perfect to experience the 5-day market properly.
This kind of timing is a lot of fun for travelers.
▲ Yesan Market 5-Day Market
There were so many people because it was the 5-day market day.
The market was so full, both inside and out, that I wondered if all the people in Yesan had gathered there.
The parking lot was already full, so the market naturally spread to what usually looks like an empty lot.
▲ Yesan Market 5-Day Market
Yesan Market is a place of great historical significance.
In the southern part of Yesan, there is a 5-day market that has been running since the 1920s, and a permanent market that opened in 1981 and was modernized in 2002 and 2005.
Yesan is a region where agriculture, fruit growing, and livestock farming are well developed, so it makes sense that this market has naturally become a distribution center for local specialties.
▲ Yesan Market 5-Day Market
In particular, Yesan apples are famous nationwide.
On the days when the 5-day market is held, this large market expands even further, with about 80 stores and a whopping 400 street vendors.
So, as I walked around, I felt like the market was full of various goods and people.
These days, as kimchi-making season approaches, people seemed even busier preparing agricultural products in various parts of the market.
There were piles of agricultural products such as radishes, cabbage, and green onions, and it was heartwarming to see mothers bargaining and buying them.
Also, winter clothes, blankets, and seafood were on display, so there was plenty to see.
When I walked over to the seafood section, I noticed a lot of crabs.
They were so big and alive that I wasn't sure if they were Chinese mitten crabs or blue crabs, and they looked very fresh as they wriggled.
When I looked closer, I could really feel the vitality, so I spent a lot of time looking around.
I realized that Yesan isn't far from the sea, so fresh seafood comes in like this.
Especially these days, it's crab season, so the size and condition looked even better.
The scenery of fresh seafood combined with the atmosphere of the 5-day market added to the market's charm.
▲ Yesan Jangteo Gukbap (Rice Soup)
Yesan holds a big festival every October.
It's the 'Yesan Jangteo Samguk Festival,' and the 'Samguk' here refers to chrysanthemums, gukbap (rice soup), and noodles, which are representative attractions and foods of Yesan.
I realized once again that gukbap is an indispensable part of this region.
▲ Yesan Jangteo Gukbap
Right next to the market is 'Gukbap Street.'
There are more than five gukbap restaurants lined up.
At this point, I couldn't pass by without eating gukbap.
▲ Yesan's Eight Tastes
Yesan has 'Yesan's Eight Tastes' that represent the region.
It was a selection of eight foods that you must try in Yesan.
When I looked at the list, there were so many different foods.
Among them, I was even more interested to see Yesan Jangteo Gukbap proudly included.
▲ Yesan Jangteo Gukbap
Yesan has a terrain of plains, mountains, and gentle hills, so livestock farming has been very developed since ancient times.
So, it's a natural progression that short rib, Korean beef, and gukbap are famous.
When I ate gukbap, I quickly understood why its reputation is maintained.
▲ Yesan Jangteo Gukbap
The gukbap I chose to eat on Gukbap Street was really full of meat.
The clear broth was full of tender meat, and I could feel the deep flavor from the first spoonful.
The broth, which was simmered with beef bones for a long time, was seasoned with basic seasonings such as green onions and garlic, so it was not irritating but had a rich flavor.
The beef head meat on top was excellent.
▲ Yesan Jangteo Gukbap
The gukbap I chose to eat on Gukbap Street was really full of meat.
The clear broth was full of tender meat, and I could feel the deep flavor from the first spoonful.
The broth, which was simmered with beef bones for a long time, was seasoned with basic seasonings such as green onions and garlic, so it was not irritating but had a rich flavor.
The beef head meat on top was excellent.
▲ Yesan Market 5-Day Market
Yesan Market is famous even on normal days, but the atmosphere on the day of the 5-day market was completely different.
There were more people, and I felt much more energy and vitality, making it a day when the charm of the market was doubled.
The next time I visit Yesan, I'd like to match the date with the 5-day market to experience the more vibrant market atmosphere.
▲ Yesan Market 5-Day Market
Overall, the '5-day market + gukbap' combination at Yesan Market was perfect.
If you want to feel the taste and the scent of people in a travel destination, I highly recommend you experience it.
Yesan Market 5-Day Market
5-day market opening day: 5th and 10th of every month
○ Address: Yesansijang-gil 2, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
* Filming date: November 25, 2025
Yesan Market 5-Day Market is a traditional 5-day market held on the 5th and 10th of every month.
It is characterized by a wealth of things to see and eat as it is operated together with the permanent market.
Enjoy Yesan Jangteo Gukbap right next to it as well.
※ This article is a reprocessed post of Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Reporter Donggiri's article. It may differ from the official position of Chungcheongnam-do.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/sinmunman/224094631517
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