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Jongno · Junggu4.4
Insadong
A street lined with traditional teahouses, souvenirs, ceramics, and calligraphy shops — Korean restaurants hide in the side alleys.
Style
HistoryShoppingFood
Good for
SoloCoupleFamily (with kids)Friends
Pace
Easy-goingBudget
Mid-rangeIdeal length
1–2 days3–4 days
Best season
SpringFall
Travel tips
- 1The spiral Ssamzie-gil is fun to wander.
- 2Weekends are car-free.
- 3Traditional sweets cafés are a must.
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