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Insa-dong Antique Art Street (인사동 고미술거리)

Insa-dong Antique Art Street (인사동 고미술거리)

2.2Km    2025-03-16

29 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-732-2235

As of today, there are approximately 70 shops in the Insa-dong area that sell antique arts. Some of the products they sell include antique artworks, porcelains, woodcrafts, and metalwork. Visitors may even find rare and valuable products such as earthenware from the Silla period or white porcelain used in the Joseon dynasty. Each shop is a specialty store, authorized to sell product types that are of their expertise, ranging from antique furniture and traditional artworks to handcrafted items.

Hanji Chueok (Recollections) (한지추억)

Hanji Chueok (Recollections) (한지추억)

2.2Km    2022-09-16

6, Insadong 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-2059

Hanji Chueok (Recollections) is one of the better-known craft shops in Insa-dong and has even been featured by a number of international magazines. Prepared using traditional Korean processing methods, hanji is a type of beautiful, high-quality paper. Hanji Chueok is a great place to experience the tradition of hanji crafts; accessories, photo frames, and interior design items line the store shelves. Visitors can not only purchase extremely well-crafted items, but can also participate in seminars taught by professional artists to learn how to make their own hanji items. Visitors can take home their hanji creations as a lovely souvenir at the conclusion of the seminar.

Tteul Gwa Dawon (뜰과다원)

Tteul Gwa Dawon (뜰과다원)

2.2Km    2019-11-12

6-4, Insadong 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-5310

Tteul Gwa Dawon (literally "yard and tea garden") is an up-scale hanok-style tea and coffee house where you can enjoy a tranquil garden in the center of Seoul.

The tea and coffee shop offers traditional Korean tea made of 100% natural ingredients, as well as organic coffee. It is equipped with large private rooms which can accomodate a large number of guests, making it the best place to hold seminars or other types of social gatherings.

Tea, rice cakes, and other traditional snacks served here can be a good alternative for when you're in between meals.

THE SIC-DDANG - Myeongdong Branch (더식당 명동)

THE SIC-DDANG - Myeongdong Branch (더식당 명동)

2.2Km    2021-03-20

36, Myeongdong, 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-2234

A store where you can enjoy both Korean and Western dishes as a restaurant frequently featured in Korean gourmet programs. The best menu at this restaurant is lobster. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Café de paris (카페드파리)

Café de paris (카페드파리)

2.2Km    2021-03-30

40, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-9646

A place where you can enjoy various Western dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is pane pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

OPPADAK Myeong-dong2jungang(오븐에빠진닭 명동2중앙)

OPPADAK Myeong-dong2jungang(오븐에빠진닭 명동2중앙)

2.2Km    2020-11-26

20 Myeongdong 10-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-2292-5892

This is a house where you can eat oven-baked chicken. This restaurant's signature menu is fried chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Lens Town - Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈타운 명동중앙점)

Lens Town - Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈타운 명동중앙점)

2.2Km    2024-04-22

1F, 49, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Unhyeongung Royal Residence (서울 운현궁)

Unhyeongung Royal Residence (서울 운현궁)

2.3Km    2024-03-04

464, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-766-9090

Located near the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Unhyeongung Palace was a residence of royalty in Joseon period. It was the place where Gojong (1582-1919, reign 1864-1907), king of Joseon (1392-1897) and emperor of the Korean Empire (1897-1910), was born in, as well as the place where Heungseon Daewongun (1821-1898), his father, had resided in. Buildings include Noandang Hall, Norakdang Hall, and Irodang Hall. The Royal Residence offers programs like traditional weddings and traditional culture experiences, while the exhibition hall showcases Joseon-era artifacts. 

PAULIN - Myeongdon Branch (폴인 명동)

PAULIN - Myeongdon Branch (폴인 명동)

2.3Km    2021-03-19

127, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-888-8957

Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea. The representative menu is souffle pancakes. This is a cafe located in Myeong-dong, Seoul.