Insu-dong, Seoul

#435 among attractions in Seoul

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Insu-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Gangbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. From 30 June 2008, the former Suyu-5 and 6 dong were combined to form this dong. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.13 mi²Coordinates: 37°38'5"N, 127°0'11"E

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강북구 (인수동)Seoul South Korea

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Insu-dong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Total Museum of Contemporary Art, Doseonsa, Korea Furniture Museum, Bugaksan.

2.2 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Total Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul
55 min walk • The Total Museum of Contemporary Art is a non-profit museum in the Pyeongchang-dong district of Seoul, South Korea. The museum, previously named the Total Outdoor Museum, was the first private art institute in South Korea.
1.6 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple, Temple
Doseonsa, Seoul
41 min walk • Doseonsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. It is located at 264 Ui-dong, in the Gangbuk-gu area of the city and is the largest temple complex on Bukhansan, the most prominent mountain north of Seoul.
2.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Korea Furniture Museum, Seoul
63 min walk • The Korea Furniture Museum is a furniture museum located in Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu in Seoul, South Korea. The museum is home to over 2,000 pieces of traditional furniture and ten hanok. Visits are by reservations only.
2.3 miSW
Mountain
Bugaksan, Seoul
58 min walk • Bugaksan is a mountain north of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, also known as Baegaksan. Inwangsan, Naksan, and Namsan are the mountains that surround the Seoul Basin. The bedrock is granite and is about 342m high.
1.5 miNE
Museum, History museum
Onggi Folk Museum, Seoul
39 min walk • The Onggi Folk Museum, located in Seoul, South Korea is a private museum specializing in onggi, Korean earthenware which is used for storage and utilitarian purposes. It was established as the Goryeo Folk Museum in 1991 and later was changed to the current name.
2 miS
Temple
Gwaneumsa, Seoul
52 min walk • Gwaneumsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. Believed to have been established in 895, it is located in 519-3 Namhyeon-dong in the Gwanak District of the city.
2.4 miS
37°36'4"N • 126°59'24"E
Uliyesdolbagmulgwan, Seoul
63 min walk • Museum
1.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Bukhansanseong, Seoul
33 min walk • The Bukhansanseong is a fortress located in Gyeonggi-do and Seoul, South Korea, dating back to the middle Joseon period. The present fort was completed in 1711, though plans for the structure date back to 1659.
1.9 miN
Triple-peaked mountain, a local landmark
Bukhansan, Seoul
48 min walk • Bukhansan, or Bukhan Mountain, is a mountain on the northern periphery of Seoul, South Korea. There are three major peaks, Baegundae 836.5 meters, Insubong 810.5 meters, Mangyeongdae 787.0 meters.
2.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Pyeongchang-dong, Seoul
64 min walk • Pyeongchang-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jongno-gu in Seoul, South Korea. Sometimes called the "Beverly Hills" of Seoul, due to it being a preferred residential location for Korean celebrities, it still remains a common location used in Korean films and television.
2.6 miN
Mountain park with trails and temples
Bukhansan National Park
67 min walk • Nestled within the Gyeonggi-do region of South Korea, Bukhansan National Park offers visitors a breathtaking escape into nature just a short distance from the bustling city of Seoul. This expansive park spans over 78 square kilometers and is renowned for its scenic...