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A real giant silver anchovy sculpture in front of market storefronts and awnings at Daebyeon Market
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Food & cafés · Gijang-gun · Busan

Daebyeon Market

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A permanent harbour market centred on anchovy sashimi and jeot, seaweed, kelp and dried seafood. Opening days and hours remain shop-specific; compare posted weight, preparation fees, full meal price and card acceptance before buying, and do not assume a seasonal festival is running. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Gijang-gun · Busan
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Korean map search · 대변시장 대변리 444-72
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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · Daebyeon Market · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    RegionGijang-gun · Busan
    Korean map search대변시장 대변리 444-72
    Orientation addressDaebyeon-ri 444-72; individual storefronts spread around the market and harbour
    Hours boundaryOpening and closed days are shop-specific; confirm the chosen merchant
    Price boundaryConfirm unit, weight, preparation fee, table charge, packaging and total before ordering
    Payment boundaryThe tourism record says card payment is possible, not that every stall accepts every card
    Season boundarySpring or autumn anchovy availability and festival dates require a dated live check
    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows a real giant silver anchovy sculpture before market storefronts and awnings

    It does not show the harbour, today's catch, shop interiors, current prices, portion size, festival, opening status, card acceptance or food-safety controls.

    Map pinAudited official destination coordinate

    The place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.

    Mobility checkAisles, thresholds, seating and accessible toilets vary by vendor and entrance; verify the usable route on arrival.

    DAY-OF PLAN

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    1. 01
      Choose a specific shop or market purpose

      Daebyeon is a permanent market, but each shop controls opening, closure, stock and food service. A seasonal anchovy period or past festival does not guarantee today's event.

    2. 02
      Confirm product, weight and complete price

      Ask whether the quote is by item, kilogram, portion or table, and add preparation, packaging, side-dish and delivery fees before agreeing.

    3. 03
      Protect the cold chain and eating window

      Confirm raw or cooked status, allergens, storage temperature and safe travel time, especially for anchovy sashimi and prepared seafood.

    MAKE A HALF-DAY OF IT

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    Gijang Hyanggyo

    An active Joseon-period Confucian school compound with stone approaches, gates and timber halls above Gijang-eup. Public-access information conflicts across current listings, so call ahead and treat gates, halls and ritual spaces as separately controlled.

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    Hakri Port

    A compact provincial fishing harbour with working boats and red-and-white lighthouse views. Its outdoor listing is not permission to enter work zones or exposed breakwaters; check wind, swell, barriers, daylight and return transport before walking the waterfront.

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    Haegwangsa Temple · Gijang

    An active coastal temple beside Orangdae. The temple gate and worship compound are separate from the rocky coast and sea-facing Yongwangdan, so confirm current access to each, visit quietly and check wind, waves, parking and the final roadside approach.

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    Gongsu Fishing Village

    A working fishing village and small inlet on Gijang's coast. Older tourism material mentions hands-on experiences, but no current official programme calendar was confirmed; contact the village for the exact date, tide, age, price, clothing, minimum group and cancellation terms before travelling for an activity.

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Is the anchovy festival running now?

    Do not infer that from the market or sculpture. Verify the exact year's official festival dates separately.

    Does card-payment possible mean every shop takes cards?

    No. Confirm the exact merchant, card network, receipt and refund terms before purchase.

    Are the operating details for Daebyeon Market live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 1, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

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    ABOUT · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About Daebyeon Market

    A permanent harbour market centred on anchovy sashimi and jeot, seaweed, kelp and dried seafood. Opening days and hours remain shop-specific; compare posted weight, preparation fees, full meal price and card acceptance before buying, and do not assume a seasonal festival is running. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Daebyeon Market

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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A permanent harbour market centred on anchovy sashimi and jeot, seaweed, kelp and dried seafood. Opening days and hours remain shop-specific; compare posted weight, preparation fees, full meal price and card acceptance before buying, and do not assume a seasonal festival is running. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionGijang-gun · Busan
    Korean map search대변시장 대변리 444-72
    Official market recordPermanent market · anchovy products, seaweed, kelp and dried seafood
    Orientation addressDaebyeon-ri 444-72; individual storefronts spread around the market and harbour
    Hours boundaryOpening and closed days are shop-specific; confirm the chosen merchant
    Price boundaryConfirm unit, weight, preparation fee, table charge, packaging and total before ordering
    Payment boundaryThe tourism record says card payment is possible, not that every stall accepts every card
    Season boundarySpring or autumn anchovy availability and festival dates require a dated live check
    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows a real giant silver anchovy sculpture before market storefronts and awningsIt does not show the harbour, today's catch, shop interiors, current prices, portion size, festival, opening status, card acceptance or food-safety controls.
    Current official guideKorea Tourism Organization · Daebyeon Market recordChecked September 1, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
    Mobility checkAisles, thresholds, seating and accessible toilets vary by vendor and entrance; verify the usable route on arrival.

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before travelling

      Choose a specific shop or market purpose

      Daebyeon is a permanent market, but each shop controls opening, closure, stock and food service. A seasonal anchovy period or past festival does not guarantee today's event.

    2. 02
      Before ordering

      Confirm product, weight and complete price

      Ask whether the quote is by item, kilogram, portion or table, and add preparation, packaging, side-dish and delivery fees before agreeing.

    3. 03
      Before carrying seafood onward

      Protect the cold chain and eating window

      Confirm raw or cooked status, allergens, storage temperature and safe travel time, especially for anchovy sashimi and prepared seafood.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Write the total price on a phone calculator before preparation begins when several charges are involved.
    • Ask whether an anchovy product is raw, salted, fermented, dried or cooked; the same English label can hide different products.
    • Keep seafood purchases out of sun and do not plan a long unrefrigerated sightseeing route afterward.
    • Search “대변시장 대변리 444-72” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Vendors set their own hours, prices and payment methods; read the current menu and confirm the total before ordering.
    • The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Is the anchovy festival running now?

    Do not infer that from the market or sculpture. Verify the exact year's official festival dates separately.

    Does card-payment possible mean every shop takes cards?

    No. Confirm the exact merchant, card network, receipt and refund terms before purchase.

    Are the operating details for Daebyeon Market live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 1, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Daebyeon Market · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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