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Insadong Seoul Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Eat, and Buy in the Traditional Korean Arts District
Insadong is one of Seoul’s most famous cultural neighborhoods, known for its traditional Korean arts, crafts, tea houses, and street food. Located near Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, it’s a must-visit destination for travelers looking to explore Korea’s heritage in a walkable tourist-friendly area. Whenever I have a visitor we invariably end up in Insadong at some point and it’s definitely the district to buy all of those Korean souvenirs, if that’s what you need to take home. Some popular souvenirs include the traditional masks that you can see worn in Andong, Korea as well as beautiful Korean mother of pearl products, utensils and beautiful decor items. The area…
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Moon Bird Only Thinks of the Moon: The Best Traditional Tea House In Insadong
(Unfortunately, I’ve found out this long standing tea house in Insadong is now CLOSED!) Little wooden doorways that open up into dark cinnamon and ginger scent filled tea houses are scattered around Insadong, but it can take a trained eye to spot the good ones in this popular touristy district of Seoul. There are bigger, brighter and busier cafes that sit on the main Insadong drag, but if you want the intimate experience, you have to head down the small alleys and keep your eyes peeled. These little doorways that slide open can seem uninviting when closed and it’s easy to pass by assuming the establishment inside is not open…
