Insa-dong/Samchung dong, old treasure of Korea

Have you been to Insa-dong or Samchung dong?

It is Seoul’s number one tourist sites both for Korean and foreigner

so, I’m sure that many of you went there before.

However, today, I want to show new way to enjoy those two places in my direction.

First, I would start with Insa-dong.

As you know, their atmosphere is quite traditional that

every signboard on the streets marked in Korean.

                           So, you can see different sign of Starbucks Korea in Korean here.

Along the little stores which sells small souvenirs like Korean traditional goods,

You can easily find 쌈지길.

With the cute cartoon character, there are also small stores that you can shop.

Even if you don’t need to buy anything, just look around the stores would be fun.

After finishing touring Insa-dong,

let’s move on to the Sanchung-dong now.

Recently, Samchung-dong is very popular that has

many new restaurants and cafes around there.

If you feel bored of Insa-dong, Samchung-dong would gives you more fun than ever.

Walking Samchung-dong is just so refreshing and interesting.

You can easily find little snack store on the street which sells 호떡, 떡볶이, 식혜..

I think those who are foreigner should try those Korean snacks!

It would be wonderful experience to know Korea’s culture.

As Samchung-dong has dozens of famous restaurants and cafes,

I would recommend Korean restaurant which called 눈나무집.

This place is famous for 떡갈비, noddle with Kimchi.

However, the portion is a little small so you may order three plate for two people.

Here is some video’s that shows Insa-dong and samchung-dong!