Insa-dong (인사동)

Insa-dong (인사동)

- Homepage
www.insainfo.or.kr

- Tel
+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.

- Address : 62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-734-0222



- Available Facilities
Outdoor stage (Naminsa Madang), souvenir shops, restaurants, craft shop, etc.

- Restrooms
Available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Insa Art Plaza (인사아트 프라자)

- Tel
+82-2-730-9969

⊙ Jogeum (조금)

- Tel
+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.

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

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⊙ A Flower Blossom on the Rice (꽃,밥에피다)

- Homepage
http://www.goodbab.co.kr

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.

⊙ Kkotbabe Pida (꽃밥에피다)

- Tel
+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.

⊙ Sarangchae (사랑채)

- Tel
+82-2-737-1155

Sarangchae
is located in Insa-dong, one of the most famous neighborhoods visited by
tourists. Majority of the restaurant's customers are foreigners, and they offer
reasonably priced Korean dishes that are highly popular among foreign visitors.

⊙ Insa-dong Traditional Culture Festival (인사전통문화축제)

- Homepage
www.hiinsa.com

- Tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-737-7890

Celebrated annually since 1987, Insa-dong Traditional Culture Festival is a feast of Korean culture and art, hosted by the Traditional Culture Preservation Society and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. The festival features an international folk festival, parade, and singing contest. Street events include ceramic art demonstrations, portrait drawings by street artists, and making traditional rice cakes.

⊙ Line Friends - Insa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (라인프렌즈 인사점)

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⊙ KongKongY Gallery [Tax Refund Shop] (콩콩이 그림가게)

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