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Insadong isn't a shop so much as a few streets in Central Seoul that are considered the artist's district. This is a great place to go and view modern and traditional Korean Art. The whole area has a really great feel, quite relaxed with coffee and tea shops where you can stop and relax. The galleries are fabulous to browse through, as are the other shops. If you're looking for more information about tourist activities in the area, you can stop at the tourist information centre. The centre also has an international ATM and free internet service.
Probably the best time to visit Insadong would be on Sundays. The street is closed to traffic, so people walk to and fro without much care. There are also cultural demonstrations on Sundays, and you may occasionally see buskers out among the street vendors.
This is THE place to buy art, as long as you remember that art isn't cheap. The artists who display here are not students, so you will be paying for professional pieces.
There are tons of paper shops in Insadong, so you can buy large pieces of rice paper, cards, papercrafts accessories and so on.
You can buy great Korean clothes in all sizes here. Even if you aren't as small as most Koreans, you will likely be able to find hanboks and other clothes in your size. My boyfriend, who is a little round, was able to find several comfy shirts that fit him well.
Another thing to buy in this area are Korean souvenirs. These are a little more reasonable than most of the things you'll buy in Insadong, but I would still check around to see if you can find them cheaper elsewhere.
The art will be pricey. You can spend several hundred dollars on one piece.
Paper is also a little more expensive, but will be cheaper than if you were to buy it at home if you are from the West. Expect to pay about $1 for a large sheet, and $3-5 for already made papercrafts like cards.
Clothes aren't too expensive. Jesse bought both of his shirts on sale for about $35 each. The full hanboks are a little more expensive, up to $200 each, but the quality is pretty incredible. Leave a Comment Theme: ArtAddress: Insadong-gilDirections: Central Seoul. Easily found on a Map of Seoul.
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The Insadong shopping area is considered an art and antique district. It's a very traditional area. Great place to get some souvenirs to send home to your family and friends. This is a good place to go to have a nice cup of traditional tea. There are several tea shops in Insadong.
*The YMCA is a good place to meet friends and then walk together to Insadong. There are several signs in the subway pointing towards the YMCA.
Antiques, Souvenirs, Art galleries, Korean traditional clothes, Ceramics, and so much more!!! Theme: AntiquesAddress: Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-290 Korea, SouthPhone: +82-2-731-1676Directions: - Seoul Subway Line 1, Jonggak Station, 5 min walk - Seoul Subway Line 1, Jongno 3-ga Station, 5 min walk - Seoul Subway Line 3, Anguk Station, 5 min walkOther Contact: Hours : 10:00~22:00
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Insadong is one of the most popular shopping areas in Seoul for tourists. It has stores specializing in Korean art, Buddhist crafts, wood carvings, calligraphy supplies, pottery, and many others.
Things are a little expensive in Insadong, but you can't beat the atmosphere or the convenience. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftDirections: Take Subway Line 3 to Anguk Station.
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