Insa-dong

Transportation :

Subway : - Jonggak Station (Line 1),

- Anguk Station (Line 3),

- Jongno 3-ga Station (Line 5)

Bus : 0212, 143, 150, 160, 161, 200, 260, 262, 270, 271, 300, 370, 400, 601, 705, 720, 9301, 9301, 9301 Airport Bus : 601, 602 Inquires : (82-2) 737-7890

Insa-dong is one of the popular places in Seoul that represents Korea, and here you can feel Korea most closely. Insa-dong is filled with streets where you can feel the culture and tradition of Korea from the great number of small galleries, antique art stores, Korean traditional paper shops, paperhanger's shops, handicraft articles shops, ceramic ware stores, traditional restaurants, and traditional cafes. This is the best place to buy most Korean articles and see most Korean things.

Samcheongdong

Samcheongdong Walkway

Address
Seoul-si Jongno-gu, Junghak-dong, 38-1

Introduction

Samcheongdong Walkway stretches from Gyeongbokgung Palace to Samcheong Tunnel. Samcheong Park, which is located at the end of Samcheongdong Walkway, is famous for its thick forest and splendid views. Located in the middle of the city, this area is quite peaceful. Also, the galleries and cafes on both sides of Samcheongdong Walkway attract many artists here.

Samcheongdong-gil is lined with famous art galleries including Gallery Hyundai, Geumho Gallery, Growrich Gallery, Artsonje Center, Gallery Hak Go Jae (another name for Art Space Seoul), Geum San Gallery, Gukje Gallery, Gallery Ihn and others. Also here is the fine temple Beopnyeonsa, Lee Rhee-za Korean Costume Exhibition Hall, the French Cultural Center, Jeong Dok Library, and various cafes and restaurants.

Since each art gallery building on Samcheongdong-gil has a unique architectural design, appreciating the buildings themselves can be a nice experience.

Many have their own cafes, restaurants, or craft shops, so you can enjoy the paintings, some shopping, and lunch all under one quaint roof.


Closed
None

Operating Hours
24 hrs

Admission Fees
Free

Local Transportation

1. From exit 2 of Gwanghwamun station (Seoul Subway Line 5), take local bus No. 11 and get off at Samcheong Police Office.
2. From exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Palace station (Seoul Subway Line 3), walk 10-15 min along the stone wall of Gyeongbokgung Palace to the starting point of Samcheongdong Walkway. There is a sign there.