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Insa-dong Antique Art Street (인사동 고미술거리)

Insa-dong Antique Art Street (인사동 고미술거리)

710.3788475654164m    77407     2022-10-26

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.

Bukchonmaru hanok guesthouse [Korea Quality] / 북촌마루 한옥 게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

Bukchonmaru hanok guesthouse [Korea Quality] / 북촌마루 한옥 게스트하우스 [한국관광 품질인증]

710.6331763291043m    17946     2024-06-26

152 , Changdeokgung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3253-8751

Bukchon Maru is a two-storey hanok guesthouse in Jongno, Seoul. It’s positioned on a hill between the second and third of the famous ‘eight scenic views of Bukchon’, and offers splendid views of the city. Guests can enjoy a simple Korean breakfast and a morning chat with visitors from various countries. The guesthouse is close to Anguk subway station, making transport super-convenient, and major local attractions include the Royal Palaces, Insa-dong, and the Blue House.

Gallery Park Young Sook - Atelier Seoul (박영숙요 (아틀리에서울))

Gallery Park Young Sook - Atelier Seoul (박영숙요 (아틀리에서울))

717.4015025928829m    17614     2020-04-23

30, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-7837

Gallery Park Young Sook (Atelier Seoul) is the gallery of the modern potter, Park Young Sook. The gallery displays and sells white porcelain representing the Joseon dynasty, Buncheong ware, and ceramics with modern flavors. As the name implies, the gallery feels more like a showroom than a shop, even though the various items, including flower vases, decorative ceramics, and daily use earthenware are for sale. Queen Elizabeth II of England visited Gallery Park Young Sook during her second visit. The gallery has even expanded, with another branch opening in New Jersey.

Hanji Chueok (Recollections) (한지추억)

Hanji Chueok (Recollections) (한지추억)

717.3438850520611m    15002     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.

Boan1942 (보안1942)

717.7573563944712m    0     2023-08-17

33 , Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Prior to becoming an art space in 2007, Tongui-dong Boan served as a place for rest for travelers from 1942 to 2005. After a short suspension, the place was renovated into a cultural space in 2017 to carry on the historical legacy and provide creative inspiration under the concept of "Boanstay." 

Boan1942 is divided into a cultural space consisting of a cafe, project workshop, book shop, and exhibition area, and Boanstay on the 3rd and 4th floors that offer temporary lodging services to the cultural nomads. Located in Seochon, the center of culture, history, and convenient traffic in Seoul, Boanstay offers a splendid view of Seoul's historical and cultural assets such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheong Wa Dae, and Seochon Hanok Village.

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Harmony Mart - Insa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하모니마트 인사)

Harmony Mart - Insa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하모니마트 인사)

718.4225304437622m    0     2024-04-17

1F (Gwanhun-dong), 38, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Banjjak Banjjak Binnaneun (반짝반짝빛나는)

Banjjak Banjjak Binnaneun (반짝반짝빛나는)

720.7303279509171m    150     2021-03-19

28-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-4525

A Traditional Beverages specialty restaurant located in Insa-dong, Seoul. A store selling hand-crafted Korean traditional tea. The most famous menu is green plum tea.

Fibreno - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (피브레노 종로)

Fibreno - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (피브레노 종로)

727.671164499651m    0     2024-04-18

1F, 78, Changdeokgung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Gongyesa [Tax Refund Shop] (서울공예사)

Seoul Gongyesa [Tax Refund Shop] (서울공예사)

728.4092799034388m    0     2024-04-16

1F, 27-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Insa Art Space (인사미술공간)

Insa Art Space (인사미술공간)

729.7738419093802m    12320     2021-02-26

89, Changdeokgung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-760-4722

Insa Art Space was established in 2000 to support artists who are experiencing financial difficulties. In 2005, Art Space started to develop artistic projects and in 2006, the gallery began to provide project consultations, and publishing and marketing, to develop into a stronger self-sufficient gallery. Currently, the gallery provides special exhibitions for artists and independent curators.