Vincent Van Gogh(빈센트 반 고흐) - Area information - Korea travel and tourism information

Wiliams: Wiliam and Wiliam's Williams(윌리엄과 윌리엄의 윌리엄들)

6.5Km 2025-12-04

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 148 (혜화동)

Olens - Chung-Ang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 중앙대)

6.5Km 2024-04-16

1F, 87-1, Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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BARNARDO & FRANCISCO(버나르도&프란시스코 )

6.5Km 2025-05-22

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 130-5 (동숭동)

What’s with the Hair(털이 뭐길래!)

6.5Km 2025-06-04

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 130-5 (동숭동)

Nature Collection - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 광화문)

6.5Km 2024-04-18

1F, 105, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Insa-dong (인사동)

6.5Km 2024-05-17

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.