Insadong-gil
Jongno and Insadong, Seoul
Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A pedestrian-friendly street of craft shops, galleries and tea houses. It's car-free on Sundays, per Visit Seoul.
Insider tip
Sunday is the busiest, with performances. Visit Seoul doesn't give the car-free hours.
What the guides say about Insadong-gil
A little further on, Insadong-gil is a pedestrian street of craft shops, galleries and tea houses that's car-free on Sundays.
What's on near Insadong-gil
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Insadong-gil, from the weekly Seoul events calendar.
Equinox: Autumn and Spring
Time 10:00 to 18:00
Special exhibition on 3F of Exhibition Building 1. Free. Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00, closed Mondays, open until 21:00 daily except Thursdays from 15 Sep.
Park Sungmin: Lingering in the Grain Beyond Form
Time 10:00 to 18:00, closed Sundays and Mondays
Solo exhibition by Park Sungmin at Roh Gallery. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Taehwagwan: A Space Connecting Time
Time 9:00 to 18:00, last entry 17:30
Exhibition on the history of the Insa-dong 194 site, from a Joseon-era residence to the Taehwagwan restaurant where the Declaration of Independence was read. Organised by the Seoul Museum of History.
Lotus Lantern Festival (Yeondeunghoe) 2027
Station Jonggak (Line 1)
The 2026 edition had the parade on Saturday May 16 (19:00 to 21:30) and Yeondeungnori on May 17, with a lantern exhibition May 8 to 25, a week before Buddha's birthday on May 24. Buddha's birthday in 2027 falls on May 15, but the festival dates haven't been announced.
Gary Todd, CC0 1.0 Andong Byeolgung, Layers of Time
Time Tue to Sun 10:00 to 18:00 (Fri until 21:00)
Craft exhibition built around the history of Andong Byeolgung, the palace that stood on the museum site. Open until 21:00 on Fridays and closed on Mondays.
Smaller local events nearby
Byoungyun Woo: Superposition, Floating Landscape Exhibition
On now, until 3 Nov · Sun Gallery, Jongno and Insadong
Solo exhibition of 32 paintings by Byoungyun Woo at Sun Gallery in Insadong.
Map · Source: Sun Gallery · 중첩 : 들떠 있는 풍경
Evening Opening and Moonlight Patrol at Unhyeongung Illumination
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays to Sundays, through November 2026. Next: Tue 3 Nov · Unhyeongung Royal Residence, Bukchon and Samcheong-dong
The city has extended evening opening to 21:00 on these days from 15 September through November. The Moonlight Patrol programme runs 18:00 to 21:00 with lighting and media art, and the city page lists no fee.
18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government · 운현궁 야간 개방 달빛 순라
Nearby
Around Jongno and Insadong
Temples, craft shops and the late-night market
Jongno is the old main street of the city. Insadong-gil has craft shops and tea houses, Jogyesa is the only traditional temple in the centre, and Gwangjang Market feeds people until 23:00. Jongmyo and Changgyeonggung are the quieter heritage sites on the east side.
Jongno and Insadong has 9 places on the Roam Seoul map: 3 palaces and temples, 2 shops, 1 park or garden, 1 museum, 1 market and 1 restaurant. Read the Jongno and Insadong guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Insadong-gil?
- 39-1 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- How do I get to Insadong-gil?
- The nearest station is Anguk (Line 3), exit 6. Insadong-gil is in Jongno and Insadong, Seoul.
- How much does Insadong-gil cost?
- Nothing. Insadong-gil is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Insadong-gil?
- Plan for 1.5 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Insadong-gil?
- Sunday afternoon.
Stay near Insadong-gil
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