Seoul is well-known for being a unique global city that blends the culture of yesterday with the trends of today.
This is quite evident in places such as Insadong, an area
that is filled with traditional antique shops, art galleries, souvenir shops
and restaurants.
One of the most iconic landmarks of Insadong is Ssamziegil. It’s a great place to shop for unique souvenirs here, as many of the items sold by the 70+ shops are handmade by local artisans. It’s fun to window-shop here, although it’s very hard to resist picking up a few things!
Another thing I like about Ssamziegil is its architecture. Instead of escalators, there is a sloping walking ramp that winds its way from the first floor to the roof garden. The design forces you to pass by every shop, which is quite a neat trick in terms of channelling visitor flow.
One of the most iconic landmarks of Insadong is Ssamziegil. It’s a great place to shop for unique souvenirs here, as many of the items sold by the 70+ shops are handmade by local artisans. It’s fun to window-shop here, although it’s very hard to resist picking up a few things!
Another thing I like about Ssamziegil is its architecture. Instead of escalators, there is a sloping walking ramp that winds its way from the first floor to the roof garden. The design forces you to pass by every shop, which is quite a neat trick in terms of channelling visitor flow.
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| there's a famous store on the first floor that sells poop shaped bread! |
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| on the rooftop |
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| even the loos are artistically designed! |
Walking further north from Ssamziegil, we reached the
Bukchon Hanok Village which is home to hundreds of traditional houses that date
back to the Joseon Dynasty. The houses are beautifully preserved and there are
numerous photo spots in the area.
Recognising the value of this place, real estate entrepreneurs have turned many of the hanoks into cultural centres, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses although there are still residences located here. We even saw several signs urging visitors to respectfully keep their voices down.
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Recognising the value of this place, real estate entrepreneurs have turned many of the hanoks into cultural centres, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses although there are still residences located here. We even saw several signs urging visitors to respectfully keep their voices down.
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