Insadong

Just north of Cheonggyecheon Stream, Insadong is Seoul's traditional arts and antiques district, its main street lined with tea houses, calligraphy shops, galleries, and stalls selling handmade crafts. It's one of the best places in the city to pick up a thoughtful souvenir or simply wander — duck into the side alleys for hidden tea rooms and small galleries tucked away from the main crowds.