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Seochon
Hanok alleys and a brass-coin lunchbox market beside the palace.
West of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seochon is a quiet warren of hanok alleys, old bookshops, and small galleries that has kept its old-Seoul character. Tongin Market's brass-coin lunchbox experience and the city's oldest bookstore sit among artist studios and tucked-away cafes.
What makes Seochon worth visiting
Tongin Market
Buy brass tokens and fill a tray with old-school side dishes from the stalls.
Hanok alleys
Lanes of traditional homes, galleries, and small studios just off the palace.
Daeo Bookstore
One of Seoul's oldest bookstores, now a beloved book cafe.
Palace and Blue House
Gyeongbokgung and the former presidential grounds are right next door.
Tips for visiting Seochon
- 1.Do the Tongin Market lunchbox at midday when the stalls are fully stocked.
- 2.Pair Seochon with a Gyeongbokgung visit for an easy half-day on foot.
- 3.Wander the side alleys slowly, the charm is in the small details.
Best for
Nearest station
Gyeongbokgung (Line 3)
Top spots in Seochon
Osteria Sotto
오스테리아소띠
Dottwedaega
도틔대가
Ssorie Espresso Bar
쏘리에스프레소바
As Like
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Hitato Jemyeonso
히타토제면소
Doryang
도량
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서촌뜰애우곱창타운
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