Insadong Culture Street

인사동 문화의 거리

Located on the site of Dohwaseo, which managed art during the Joseon Dynasty, Insadong is a representative culture and arts street in Seoul where a long history and traditional culture breathe.

Audio guide11 stories · about 14 min
Address62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Photo: 한국관광공사 포토코리아-이범수 · 공공누리 제1유형

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Located on the site of Dohwaseo, which managed art during the Joseon Dynasty, Insadong is a representative culture and arts street in Seoul where a long history and traditional culture breathe. Designated as Korea's first cultural district in 2002, this place is lined with handicraft shops, antique shops, and art galleries, making it a good place to calmly observe the unique charm of Korea. Along the main street and maze-like alleys, Ssamzigil, Annyeong Insadong, and traditional teahouses are charmingly situated, adding to the joy of walking.

Stories you can hear here

11 stories · about 14 min

  • IntroThe Legacy of Art at the Site of the Dohwaseo22 sec
  • SpotInsadong-gil (Street of Culture)The Giant Brush on the 700-Meter Tile Roadabout 2 min
  • SpotDongduk Art GalleryThe First Young Brushstrokes on the Street of Old Paintingsabout 1 min
  • SpotSsamzigilThe Sky Garden at the End of a Path with No Stairsabout 1 min
  • SpotInsa-dong Tourist Information CenterTradition Captured in an Otgoreum Knotabout 1 min
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  • SpotKyungin Museum of Fine ArtA Hanok Courtyard Filled with the Scent of Fifteen Teasabout 1 min
  • SpotBeautiful Tea MuseumThe Hanok Filled with the Scent of World Teas in Glass Bottlesabout 1 min
  • SpotNakwon Music MallThe Music Mall Built Over a Roadabout 1 min
  • StoryThe Two Neighborhood Names That Created Insadongabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Cry for Independence at a Collaborator's Villaabout 1 min
  • StoryIndependence Declared at the Taehwagwan Restaurantabout 2 min
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