Insa-dong is overflowing with galleries, such as the Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art, a place steeped in history and tradition. As the center of politics, public administration, and culture during the Joseon Dynasty, Insa-dong is surrounded by many notable tourist attractions, such as the Unhyeongung Palace near Anguk Station and Jogyesa (a major Buddhist temple in Korea) to the west of Insa-dong Street.


Many places in Insa-dong offer opportunities to experience traditional Korean culture and art. Visitors can participate in making bojagi (traditional wrapping cloth), hanji (traditional Korean paper), and knotted crafts at a variety of different locations throughout the area. A visit to ‘Ssamjigil Workshop’ gives visitors further opportunities to try ceramics, hanji, and/or metal crafts. The second floor of Insa Art Center runs various hands-on programs showing how hand mirrors, albums, and jewelry boxes are made. For an even more relaxed journey into the Insa-dong cultural scene, take a trip to the Beautiful Tea Museum to learn about teas and tea cultures from around the world. Lastly, visitors to the area should not miss watching “Jump,” a wildly popular nonverbal performance now showing at the Jump Theater.


| Type | Name | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian Restaurants | Osegyehyang (오세계향) | Jongno-gu Seoul |
| Korean Food | Mijin (미진) | Jongno-gu Seoul |
| Korean Food | Tobang (토방) | Jongno-gu Seoul |
| Korean Food | Jirisan (지리산) | Jongno-gu Seoul |
| Korean Food | Sadong Myeonok - Insa Branch (사동면옥-인사점) | Jongno-gu Seoul |
| Vegetarian Restaurants | Sanchon (산촌) | Jongno-gu Seoul |
| Korean Food | Nwijo (뉘조) | Jongno-gu Seoul |
| Western Food | Dugahun (두가헌) | Jongno-gu Seoul |
| Korean Food | Chilgapsan (칠갑산) | Jongno-gu Seoul |
| Korean Food | Barugongyang (발우공양) | Jongno-gu Seoul |