Insa-dong (인사동)

8.0Km 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.

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

8.0Km 2024-04-16

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

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Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun (교보문고)

8.0Km 2024-12-04

1 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
02-3295-0312

Kyobo Book Centre is the first large-scale bookstore in Korea, and this particular store can be found next to Gwanghwamun Square. Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun divides its internal area into 11 sections and organizes them in a way that allows readers to find books easily. The store also has specialized shops for stationery, digital devices, and accessories, as well as exhibition spaces and cafés.

Hottracks - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 광화문점)

8.0Km 2024-04-23

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Stenlee (스텐리)

8.0Km 2025-10-23

15th Floor, 1 Jongno (Kyobo Life Building), Jongno-gu, Seoul

Stenlee is a specialized agency that provides comprehensive support to medical patients, corporate groups and business delegations visiting Korea. We design and manage tailored MICE and medical programs (checkups, medical treatment, fam tours, medical trainings, seminars, incentive trips, etc) handling everything from booking to transportation, translation and interpretation. Our strength lies in optimizing schedules, cost and cultural immersion to ensure efficient results and comfortable stay for our clients.

Aritaum - Hankuk Univ. of Foreign Studies Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아리따움 외대역)

8.0Km 2024-04-18

25, Hwigyeong-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Homeplus Express - Myeongnyun Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스익스프레스 명륜2호)

8.0Km 2024-04-18

5, Hyehwa-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Innisfree - Hansung Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 한성대)

8.0Km 2024-04-18

3, Dongsomun-ro 7-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Munjeong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 문정역)

8.0Km 2024-04-18

Bldg. G #127, and #128, 167, Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Persian Palace (페르시안궁전)

8.0Km 2024-03-18

9 Sungkyunkwan-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-6050

Persian Palace is a restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine and Iranian kebabs, run by an Iranian chef. They offer set menus such as lamb curry, spinach curry, and butter chicken, which can be enjoyed with tandoori nan. The spiciness of the curry can be adjusted, and they also have vegan options available. For dessert, they serve Persian homemade desserts like mast (Persian yogurt) and saffron ice cream. They provide halal food and prayer rooms for Muslims.

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