Insadong Cultural Street is one of Seoul's most representative cultural destinations, where tradition and modernity harmonize beautifully.

It is the street visited by the greatest number of foreign tourists, and is a neighborhood where tradition runs so deep that even the Starbucks sign has been changed to Korean.

Currently, Insadong Street is home to numerous galleries and art spaces centered around antique shops. And further inside the alleyways, traditional restaurants line the streets. In recent years, both old and new landmarks such as Ssamziegil, Gana Art Space, Kyungin Museum of Fine Art, Mokin Museum, and the Beautiful Tea Museum are harmonizing to draw a new cultural landscape.

Must-visit spots in this area include 'Ssamziegil', a traditional culture shopping space; 'Mokin Museum', the only privately run wooden sculpture museum in Korea; 'Gallery Lux', a photography-specialized gallery; 'Toto's Old Things', which displays nostalgic objects from the past; and 'Kyungin Museum of Fine Art', which features a traditional hanok art exhibition hall, a tearoom, and an atelier.

Strolling along the street, you can browse antiques and souvenirs, and enjoy yourself in an atmosphere filled with a distinctly Korean charm.

Address : Insadong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Hours : Varies by store

Inquiries : 02-737-7890~1

Website : http://www.hiinsa.com

Source

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