Paldalmun Market
Paldalmun Market: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 73); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 16; weekday average 27, weekend average 62; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
There are 9 traditional markets around Suwon's South Gate. Among them, in Paldalmun Market, there is a whole chicken street that stretches for about 400m, so many people visit it. The old-fashioned way of frying the whole chicken in a large cauldron and the unique seasoning preserve its flavor. After visiting other connected markets, you can complete your Suwon tour by walking through the Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Type
- Traditional market
- Area
- Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Address
- 17 Jeongjo-ro 770beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Opening hours
- Varies by store
- Closed
- Varies by store
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 2 lots within 500 m · about 306 spaces
- Phone
- +82-31-251-5153
- Popularity
- Off the beaten track
Paldalmun Market: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2839 | 2937 | 3037 | 3173 | |||
| 11/154 | 224 | 324 | 425 | 526 | 633 | 775 |
| 865 | 923 | 1025 | 1126 | 1227 | 1332 | 1461 |
| 1553 | 1621 | 1724 | 1824 | 1926 | 2032 | 2162 |
| 2256 | 2325 | 2426 | 2524 | 2623 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 54 · Sun, Nov 15 53 · Sun, Nov 22 56 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 9 23 · Mon, Nov 16 21 · Thu, Nov 26 23 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 73 · Sat, Nov 7 75 · Sun, Nov 8 65 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 27 · weekends 62 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 23 · Tue 25 · Wed 28 · Thu 28 · Fri 34 · Sat 68 · Sun 57 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Bulchwimugwiyasijang Sijeun2 불취무귀야시장 시즌2 On now Sat, Oct 10 – Sat, Oct 31 · 0 km
- Beautysum Suwon Thu, Nov 5 – Sat, Nov 7 · 4 km
- Gyeonggimi Dijeoteu Peseuta 경기미 디저트 페스타 Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 22 · 2 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Paldalmun Market?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Paldalmun Market?
- Varies by store. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Paldalmun Market least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 23) and Saturday the busiest (average 68). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 16.
- What time should I visit Paldalmun Market to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Paldalmun Market be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 73; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Suwonhwaseong Seonggwakgil 수원화성 성곽길 0.0 km · Historic site
- Suwon Hwaseong Special Tourist Zone 0.0 km · Tourist complex
- Paldalmun Gate 0.0 km · Historic site
- Suwon Nammun Market 0.1 km · Traditional market
- Mirinaemasulgeukdan Eunhasuhol 미리내마술극단 은하수홀 0.1 km · Performance venue
- Suwon Yeongdongsijang 수원 영동시장 0.1 km · Traditional market
- Paldalsa(Suwon) 팔달사(수원) 0.2 km · Temple & religious site
- Jidongsijang 지동시장 0.2 km · Traditional market