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Insadong has loads of shops and galleries, loads of coffee houses and restaurants. The palaces are a shortish walk away as is the Hanok area which is also worth the trip.
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Date of experience: November 2020
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Known as a traditional street and represents the culture of the past and present. It contains a mixture of historic and modern atmosphere, shops, cafes, good atmosphere.
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Date of experience: November 2020
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Very good place for shopping and for lunch. You can buy Korean traditional products there and you can have traditional Korean lunch or dinner there.
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Date of experience: September 2019
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One of my favorite areas to shop! There's a shopping street lined with shops selling all kinds of traditional Korean crafts, gifts, and souvenir type items, and the prices were much lower than what you'd find in other areas. I particularly loved the little handcrafted purses. I bought several for my lady friends and they were the perfect size to fill with face masks and other goodies. There is a fun and lovely three story shopping center called 'SS' with bright yellow walls that features a ton of super fun art installations and a lot of really cool shops. I visited this location several times because it was so cool and I loved the shops. At the top of it is the infamous 'poop; themed cafe where you can get a variety of toilet inspired desserts. It wasn't for me but I enjoyed giving it a peek. This area is definitely a must-visit if you like art and/or like to shop.…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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This area is sooo beautiful full of traditional korean houses(Hanoks) that turned into amazing restaurants and stores. A high end area. We spent most of our days there. It has everything you need or want. ❤️❤️
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Date of experience: December 2019
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