Walking Tour in Insa-dong - From the Signless Kimchi Stew Restaurant to Bukchon Hanok Village

 

Insa-dong is a place where tradition and culture coexist in Seoul. It is a place where you can enjoy a walking tour. In this article, we will introduce you to some of the attractions and places to visit in Insa-dong.

The Signless Kimchi Stew Restaurant

In Insa-dong, look for a hidden gem called the Signless Kimchi Stew Restaurant. This place has no signboard and sells only kimchi stew. The soup of the kimchi stew is thick, spicy and sour, and it goes well with rice. You can also add fish cake or noodle to make it more filling and chewy. Visitors say that the price is cheap, the amount is enough, and the taste is excellent, so they want to come back again.

 

Insa-dong Samji-gil

From the Signless Kimchi Stew Restaurant, walk west along Insa-dong 10-gil and you will arrive at Insa-dong Samji-gil. Insa-dong Samji-gil is an alley where traditional atmosphere and modern culture are harmonized. There are various galleries, craft shops, cafes, pubs and more to see and enjoy. If you are interested in art and culture, you can visit some of the galleries that exhibit various works of art.

Bukchon Hanok Village

If you walk north from Insa-dong Samji-gil, you can go to Bukchon Hanok Village. Bukchon Hanok Village is a place where you can see traditional Korean houses called hanok. There are hanok experience hall, traditional tea house, folk craft shop and more to feel the history and culture of Korea. You can also take beautiful photos of the hanok and the scenery.

 

Gwicheon, the oldest cafe in Insadong

Gwicheon, the oldest cafe in Insadong, has been loved for 40 years since its opening in 1982 as a place where you can enjoy a traditional atmosphere and various kinds of tea.

 

Gwicheon is located a little away from the main street of Insadong, boasting a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Inside the cafe, there are wooden tables and chairs, and beautiful paintings are hung on the walls. The menu shows various kinds of tea. You can order green tea, black tea, oolong tea, herbal tea, etc. The snacks that come with the teacup are also delicious.

Gwicheon is recognized as a place that offers a traditional atmosphere and delicious tea to those who visit Insadong. 

People who visited Gwicheon left the following reviews.

• "I love the atmosphere of this old cafe. The tea is delicious and the snacks are chewy and sweet."
• "This is my favorite cafe in Insadong. It's quiet and cozy for reading books. The staff are also kind."
• "I really liked the traditional atmosphere and the scent of tea. This is a place I want to visit again when I go to Insadong."

Gwicheon is located on Insadong 12-gil, and it is open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, and closed on Sundays.