Bosingak Belfry (보신각 터)
318.5M 61115 2024-03-04
54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-2641
Bosingak Belfry is also known as Jonggak. It was the site in which a large bell, used to keep the time in Seoul, was found during the Joseon period (1392-1897). Bosingak Belfry was burned down during the Korean War (1950-1953) and was reconstructed in 1979. The original bell was moved to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, and a new bell was forged in 1985. At midnight, January 1, the bell at the Bosingak Belfry is rung to welcome the new year. Many people gather around the belfry to make a wish for their new year.
Insa-dong (인사동)
319.2M 873652 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.
Jirisan Restaurant (지리산)
322.8M 27615 2019-08-01
30, Insadong 14-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-723-4696
Jirisan is one of the representative Korean restaurants in Insa-dong, an area known for its traditional culture. One of the trademarks of this restaurant, besides its amazingly delectable bean and tofu dishes, is a wooden sign that welcome guests into a neat and cozy interior.
Each day, fresh beans are ground at the restaurant to prepare dishes such as soybean paste, soft tofu, and bean-curd tofu stew. Bean-curds are prepared by using seawater, which gives the tofu a unique flavor. The fresh and clean taste of the tofu is one of the many reasons that choosey tofu aficionados flock to the restaurant.
Not just limited to tofu, Jirisan presents customers with a full-range of side dishes such as kimchi, japchae (glass noodles with sautéed vegetables), cucumber kimchi, seasoned seaweed, braised lotus roots, roasted yellow corbinas (a type of fish), leafy greens, bean-curd stew, and more. The restaurant gives visitors a chance to experience a hearty traditional Korean-style meal, but has thoughtfully toned down its seasonings to appeal to a wider audience (particularly those not used to spicy foods).
One of the recommended menu items is the Jirisan set meal, which offers diners the chance to sample foods that are popular in the Jirisan region. Adventurous diners may want to try the sea urchin soup or dried Pollack soup.
The restaurant, originally a traditional Korean house, has been modified over the years to better suit the needs of its customers. The walls surrounding the structure were removed and a glass ceiling was installed to allow guests to enjoy the natural light of the sun as they sample some of the area’s best traditional Korean cuisine.
High - Anguk Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이엔드코리아 안국)
322.5M 0 2024-04-17
1F, 62-5, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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RADOST (라도스트)
326.4M 147 2021-03-22
17, Ujeongguk-ro, 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-8945
A restaurant frequented by office workers in Jongno after work. The best menu at this restaurant is deep-fried and braised boneless chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Insa Art Plaza (인사아트 프라자)
327.5M 18851 2020-04-23
34-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-9969
Masinneungimchijjim&Sundubu (맛있는김치찜&순두부)
328.0M 154 2021-03-20
31, Ujeongguk-ro, 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-1095
Selling spicy soups, it’s a good place to visit after visiting Cheonggyecheon. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pork and kimchi stew.
Gwanghwamun Deungsim (광화문등심)
329.2M 249 2021-07-20
34, Jong-ro, 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-2020
A restaurant that’s popular among workers for group dinners, it sells grilled meat. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled boneless ribs.
Olive Young - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 종로점)
341.5M 0 2024-06-27
1F, 78, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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