Insa dong Shopping Area

Seoul, the South Korean capital is a heaven for shoppers. The numerous shopping venues in this capital city sell everything; from everyday items to trendiest fashion accessories. In fact, shopping in Seoul is so popular that there are some streets that are exclusively reserved for day long shopping. Confirming to this trend, Insa-dong Shopping Area in Seoul is renowned for selling quality art works and handicraft items. Apart from these items, this area also sells antiques and regular items such as clothing and accessories.

Dotted by dozens of art galleries and numerous shops; Insa-dong Shopping Area in Seoul sells mainly paintings, sculptures and handicraft items. The shops border both sides of the streets and some are located even in the alleys. The whole place looks like an extended market. If you want to buy antiques, then the best place to enquire about the items and to verify their authenticity is from The Korean Antique Association. Their helpline number is (02) 732-2240.

Insa-dong area is also the venue where tradition meets modernity. The traditional tea and coffee shops scattered all along the path offer welcome refreshment after a day full of shopping activity. The area gets so crowded during weekends that to avoid accident, roads are closed for vehicular traffic.

Though the traditional tea and coffee houses at Insa-dong Shopping Area is now increasingly being replaced by modern coffee bars; the traditional places are still loved by many people. These places are an ideal location for listening to old folk music. Besides, several restaurants distributed along this stretch serve authentic Korean cuisine.

Insa-dong Shopping Area in Seoul can be reached by Subway line number 1. Step off at the Jonggak Station and take exit number 3 to reach this shopping destination. Alternately, you can also reach this venue by taking Subway line number 5 and taking exit 1 from Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Station.