Located in the Jongno district and north of the city center, Ikseon-dong is one of the oldest areas in Seoul. Not as crowded and modern as Myeongdong, Dongdaemun, or Insadong, Ikseon-dong has a more simple and traditional beauty. Ikseon-dong is gradually becoming popular not only with locals but also many foreign tourists because the road system is like a maze, making the journey to explore this neighborhood like a tracing expedition. such treasure.

Ikseon-dong is not as ancient as the citadels and royal palaces in Seoul, but is a cross between tradition and modernity when many young Koreans take advantage of the unique architecture of the traditional Hanok style house to connect. There are restaurants, cafes, as well as shops selling handmade souvenirs, and there are many other interesting things that visitors can experience when coming to this neighborhood.

The alley is narrow with many turns and turns that seem to be the same, but each street has its own imprint from shops and cafes, each with its own color and feeling. Cafe hopping (the culture of spending half a day exploring the many coffee shops that have recently become popular in Asian countries) is a great activity for coffee and pastry enthusiasts, which can both experience many different flavors while looking at the surrounding scenery along with the flow of people on the street. This is also the reason why this alley is considered as a "photography area" by locals as well as tourists because every corner is a scene with a unique beauty that is hard to duplicate to take pictures. check-in picture.

Here is a list of favorite places to eat in Hanok Village:

• 2storey_house coffee shop
• Cheongsudang Cafe
• Dongbaek Bakery Cafe
• Teum coffee shop
• Cafe France Ange Dessert
• Ikseon-Dong Ssal Sanghoe Rice Cake
• Sala Daeng Restaurant BANGKOK
• Oncheonjip Restaurant
• Namdo-Bunsik . restaurant

In addition to taking virtual photos, when coming to the Ikseon neighborhood, visitors can also experience many other activities such as:

• Visit Unhyeongung Royal Residence
• Enjoy food at Gyeongyangsik 1920
• Experience wearing Hanbok at Kukminhanbok
• Experience Korean-style casual dining in Pojangmacha

Address: take subway line 1, stop at Jongno 3-ga station, and take about 5 to 10 minutes to reach Ikseon-Dong area.