Insa-dong Antique Art Street (인사동 고미술거리)
Insa-dong Antique Art Street (인사동 고미술거리)
– Tel
+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.
– Address : 29 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-2-732-2240
– Opening Hours
Closing time varies by store
– Day Off
Closing time varies by store
– Items for Sale
Traditional Korean art products, traditional Korean antiques, and more
– Manufacturer
– Available Brands
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
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⊙ Ipamnamu – Insa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이팝나무 인사)
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⊙ Isae – Insa Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (이새 인사2호)
– Homepage
www.isae.cokr
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⊙ Yetchatjip (옛찻집)
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– Tel
+82-2-722-5332
Yetchatjip in Insa-dong offers a variety of teas including ssanghwacha (medicinal herb tea), jujube tea, lotus leaf tea, ginger tea, and citrus tea. Their signature dish during the summer is the yennal patbingsu (old-fashioned shaved ice with red beans), topped with sweet red bean and sweet rice cakes, served on finely shaved ice. Additionally, they offer traditional Korean snacks such as grilled rice cake stick, yakgwa (honey cookie), and traditional Korean sweets to accompany the tea.
⊙ Insa-dong Chatjip (인사동찻집)
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– Tel
+82-2-723-4909
Insa-dong Chatjib is a traditional hanok tea house located in Insa-dong. Here, you can enjoy a variety of traditional teas brewed in-house. One of their signature menu items is the hobak sikhye (pumpkin sweet rice punch). They also offer other options such as jujube tea, ginger tea, and more. Many people visit to enjoy a leisurely time sipping tea in the serene atmosphere of the hanok. Nearby attractions include Ssamzigil and the Seoul Museum of Craft Art, making it a great place to explore together.
⊙ National Souvenirs Center [Tax Refund Shop] (한국관광명품점)
– Homepage
www.souvenir.or.kr
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⊙ Seoul Art Center Gongpyeong Gallery (서울아트센터 공평갤러리)
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– Homepage
www.gpart.kr (Korean, English)
– Tel
+82-70-4214-0070
Opened in 1992, Seoul Art Center Gongpyeong Gallery is a 17,791㎡, two-story building with four exhibition halls. It is one of the main galleries of Insa-dong, displaying diverse artwork ranging from Western and Korean paintings to sculptures. Due to the great interest in Korean paintings, 2~3 of the annual long-term exhibitions focus solely on them.
⊙ Insadong Cultural Street (인사동 문화의 거리)
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– Homepage
https://korean.visitseoul.net
Insadong Cultural Street is a popular tourist destination for visitors from all around the world, thanks to its numerous art galleries, restaurants serving Korean table d’hote, traditional teahouses, and street vendors lining the streets. Its most recognizable feature is the use of Hangeul (Korean script) in storefronts, which allows the visitors to really see just what makes this place so special. Unlike the nearby Ikseon-dong Hanok Street, Insadong Cultural Street has larger streets with wider stores, so it is much easier to traverse. On evenings and weekends, one can find buskers performing on the side of the road.
⊙ Museum Kimchikan (뮤지엄 김치간)
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– Homepage
www.kimchimuseum.com/en
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