address
Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
opening hours
The specific business status is subject to the opening of the day
introduce
Insadong is located in the bustling urban area, but it maintains the authentic flavor of the ancient commercial street in Korea. There are many galleries, traditional craft shops, art shops, etc. on both sides. Traditional tea houses and restaurants are also one of the attractive places, and you can also write your wishes on the wishing wall of Ssamziegil , the symbol of Insadong.
Insadong is a combination of two place names, Kuaninfang and Dasadong. Today's Insadong Street refers to the section from Jongno 2- ga through Insadong to the Anguk-dong intersection in the north of Gwanhun-dong. Insadong is centered on Central Street, surrounded by many alleys, which are numerous and dense, like spider webs. There are many famous places in Insadong hidden in the alleys. In order to find the famous places in the depths of the alley, try to get a map of Insadong at the starting point, end point and the tourist information center in the middle of Insadong Central Street. Similarly, many well-known scenic spots and shopping spots in Seoul now have volunteers wearing red ribbons. Many of them are Chinese students or Koreans who understand Chinese. You can ask them.
Going to Insadong, you can buy Korean "culture". 40% of South Korea's antiques are gathered in Insadong. While feasting your eyes, the range of choices is also very wide. In addition, various lacquer carvings, calligraphy works, ancient paintings, handicrafts, and high-priced furniture are also gathered here. In addition, the gallery is the most precious industrial pillar of Insadong. There are more than 100 galleries here. Visitors can enjoy various exhibitions such as Korean paintings, panel paintings, and sculptures. Important galleries such as "Xueguzhai" are gathered here.
Another pleasure of visiting Insadong is the traditional Korean restaurants and traditional teahouses in the alleys. Traditional eateries and teahouses retain the style and atmosphere characteristic of Korea and are popular with both Korean locals and foreign tourists. The representative one is the traditional teahouse "Guitian". "Guitian" was opened by the wife of the late poet Cheon Sang-byung. The store is small, but you can see the books and photos written by the poet during his lifetime.
In fact, you don’t need to do much strategy in Insadong, you can just walk along the road at will, taste the Korean snacks on the street, and take pictures of some local cultural customs, just casually.
Insadong used to be a densely populated area of government and aristocratic houses in the Joseon Dynasty, and it still retains its original charm. It is a unique cultural and commercial street in Seoul. Insadong is centered on Central Street, and there are many traditional handicraft shops, antique shops, ceramic shops, galleries, etc. on both sides, where you can buy many souvenirs with local characteristics. Another pleasure of visiting Insadong is the Korean traditional restaurants and traditional teahouses in the alleys. For more traditional food introductions, please refer to here. Traditional restaurants and teahouses retain the style and atmosphere characteristic of Korea. Jongno District covers a wide area and can be said to be a representative resort of Korean history and traditional culture. Most of the historical sites and museums are gathered here. Every year, large-scale celebrations such as Lantern Festival and Jongmyo Ceremony are held here, with huge scenes.
opening hours
The specific business status is subject to the opening of the day
Preferential treatment policy
Additional Notes: 1. Free and open. The above information is for reference only. For specific information, please refer to the disclosure of the scenic spots on the day.
must-see points
- Anguo Station on Metro Line 3 has an item storage office, which is convenient for tourists with a lot of luggage to store.
- Sunday is a "car-free street". Vehicles are restricted between Insadong and Samcheong-dong, so that tourists can go sightseeing more conveniently.
- Buying things in Korea basically don't talk about the price, so don't worry about being cheated and slashing the price, it will be a sign of disrespect. If you buy a few more pieces, you can ask the store to give some small gifts.
- On the streets of Insadong, there will be some Koreans wearing Korean national costumes from time to time. You can rest assured to take photos with them, and they will generally agree and are very friendly.
- It is recommended to schedule here on weekends, so that there will be more people and more lively, and there will be traditional performances every weekend afternoon on the hour.
- Seoul's tourist attractions, Changdeokgung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, Tapgol Park, etc. are also nearby, and it is recommended to visit together.
