Insa-dong (인사동)

604.6913178561506m 873658 2022-12-14

62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-0222

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area offering every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center.

The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. They are hidden deep within the twisting alleyways, making it feel like a treasure hunt. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique.

Every Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, the main street is blocked to vehicular traffic and it becomes a cultural space. Stores set up booths outside and Korean candy merchants and fortune teller stalls can easily be found; there are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art.

High - Anguk Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이엔드코리아 안국)

606.824161416593m 0 2024-04-17

1F, 62-5, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Gyeongbokgung Palace Special Evening Admission (경복궁 야간 특별관람)

613.4029251988799m 760 2022-03-24

161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3700-3900~1

The special evening admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace takes place for a limited time every year. Visitors can purchase tickets for this special evening program online.

Jogeum (조금)

615.5244822313393m 64 2021-03-29

62-4, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-725-8400

It is a Japanese-style hot pot rice store. The best menu at this restaurant is Hot Stone Pot Rice. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Seoureseo Duljjaero Jalhaneunjip (서울서둘째로잘하는집)

621.6655491308221m 20742 2024-03-15

122-1 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-5302

Seoureseo Duljjaero Jalhaneunjip is a sweet red bean porridge and traditional tea house near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Sweet red bean porridge is a sweet and smooth dish typically containing chewy rice cakes and chestnuts. In Korea, it's a traditional food eaten during dongji (the shortest day and longest night of the year). They also offer traditional teas like ssanghwatang (herbal tonic tea), which contains seven medicinal herbs, sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch) with a blend of cinnamon and ginger flavors, and sikhye (sweet rice punch), a drink known for aiding digestion.

Isae - Gahoe Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이새 가회)

626.7479192869599m 0 2024-04-22

42, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Kkotbabe Pida (꽃밥에피다)

631.1649711920259m 58 2021-03-26

3-6, Insadong 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-732-0276

It is a 2021 Michelin Guide restaurant. This restaurant's signature menu is bibimbap. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

A Flower Blossom on the Rice (꽃,밥에피다)

632.2967530825429m 1 2023-10-10

3-6 Insadong 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A Flower Blossom on the Rice serves beautiful, healthy meals using ingredients grown in accordance with eco-friendly practices. Diners can expect to enjoy dishes made with organic rice grown in Bongha Village, pesticide-free vegetables, wheat, traditional pastes, and undyed meats. Popular menus include the vegetable course, suitable for vegans, the tteok bulgogi made with Korean beef, braised rockfish harvested around Heuksando Island, and the five-colored bojagi bibimbap.

Bungmakgol (북막골)

652.6459462600093m 6249 2021-03-24

124-6, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-0980

This is where you can enjoy Bossam (Korean boiled pork with cabbage or lettuce wraps) with roasted garlic. This restaurant's signature menu is napa wraps with pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Onmaeul (온마을)

668.2137560979m 20087 2021-03-22

127, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-4231

A place that sells dishes made with beans, which are good for the health. This restaurant's signature menu is pureed soybean stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

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