Top 10 Things to do in Insadong, Samcheongdong, & Bukchon Hanok Village

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

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[@Sarah-tl8vp]

Again, another wonderful description of the Insadong and Bukchon Village. This allows me to cluster these areas together. Also, giving which metro stop to get off and which exit to take is so helpful!

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thank you!! Hope you enjoy your trip to Korea :)

[@ThanhMaiOFFICIAL]

I really like your Seoul neighborhood videos! I hope to see more in other places like Cheongdamdong, Yeoksamdong, Mokdong, etc. Keep up the great work and happy holidays!

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thank you so much! :)

[@taylorswift6420]

These videos are so helpful. thanks

[@momogogochew]

always go to bukchon very early in the morning before the hordes of tourists come. it's so much more peaceful to stroll around without the constant stream of hogging photo spots.

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

That's a good tip!! In general I feel like Korea is empty in the mornings :) It's definitely the land of the morning calm. Whereas in Japan the early bird gets the worm!

[@jayantamondal3250]

Beauty of nature ❤️

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

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[@GummibaerJ]

I'll travel to Seoul this june! I can't wait!!

[@zarajay7396]

me too!

[@ooupskitty7006]

WoW you guys are lucky!!!!! I'm soon jelly because I have to work a lot these days. Every time I meet S.Koreans here in Germany in my city, I just want to go to Seoul 😍

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

You’ll love it!!

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Hope you can go someday!

[@mikewazowski621]

How was the trip?

[@johnanderson3853]

Great vid. And you have great taste in music.

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thank you!

[@isabelgonzalezdebaltodano2345]

Awesome video! There are so many places to get food, it can definitely be overwhelming. That sweet potato cafe looks amazing.

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Yes, there are so many places to go and things to do!! The sweet potato cafe is one of my favorites!!

[@roisinohagan1711]

the purple dessert looks wonderful

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

It tastes good too :)

[@sorveteeeeeeeeeeee]

I love those videos! Please make more of it! ❤️

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Ok! I will :)

[@toro8star]

Wow! That city was very cute! Those traditional dress are cute! That old place is amazing!

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

I love this neighborhood !

[@emtablate1987]

Love how you show the subway exit and give walkinh directions. Sooooo helpful.

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thanks! Hope you have a chance to visit !! :)

[@verram98]

Hi do you have a food guide for Insadong? I will be a first time visitor to Seoul .. thanks 😊

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Sorry, I don't. Hope you enjoy your trip!

[@dragonbunny74]

I wish i have seen your video before i visited Insadong and Buckchon Hanok village, i would have enjoyed the purple sweet potato sweets :(

[@kweengkween]

Thanks for sharing!

[@barbaramallias623]

Awesome video, can’t wait to visit all the places you recommended, so exciting!

[@samiravega2854]

I love cafe bora!!!! It’s a very small place, and u have to wait a lil’ but totally worth it!

[@kaymaq3666]

thank so much! we will be there in May next year. Thanks for making my life easier with the Itinerary ❤️

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

You're welcome! Enjoy your trip :)

[@kaymaq3666]

@@MariesKawaiiWorld Thanks will do ;)

[@70deeptisingh96]

Love these kinds of videos..plzz make more of them

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Ok! I will :)

[@leeleepot]

Marie, you make such great videos!!

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thank you, Lee!

[@encarnacionserrano9719]

Thanks for share Seoul with us. I realy enjoy yours videos with your daugther. Bleds you!

[@bubu_lubu]

Really helpful I’m going this July !

[@enzelar2755]

Its definitely helpful. In fact knowing this I might need to update my itinerary to put bukchon hanok, hanbok and gyeongbokgung palace on the same day. And I will definitely try that purple potato dessert 💜

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Awesome! Enjoy!! :)

[@christinecamba5205]

Your videos help me so much to plan for my first time and solo trip to korea in october! thanks!

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

That makes me happy! I hope you have a wonderful trip :)

[@francespelinta]

I like how informational your videos are. It's like a guide for those who want to go to Korea as well as eye candies for those who can't. Like me. 😭 Love you~ 😍💕

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thank you Frances!! I’m glad you were able to visit Korea virtually through my video ❤️❤️

[@francespelinta]

I will always be thankful to you for this. 😍💕

[@AmazingSabah]

Nice tips!

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

❤️ thanks !

[@michellehuang62]

Does the video come with a link of places and addresses?

Great video! I was really lost about what to do there and now I'm happy to say that I have lots o grest options! Thank you 💗

[@gauthamishetty2582]

Can you please make a video of top places to shop for fashionable clothes in Seoul. Thank you 😄😄😙😙💕💕.

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

I will try! I do have some videos on shopping at Express Bus Terminal (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZWxeqp7ndBgl9U) and Gangnam Station (kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3SxgKOXaNx-rNk) and I think that's a good place to find fashionable clothes.

[@gauthamishetty2582]

@@MariesKawaiiWorld Thank you so much Sis 😄😄😙😙💕💕

[@wellyniajully1629]

Please do things to do in hongdae and gangnam too! This is really helpful.

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Ok! I'll put those on my list. I'm working on Hongdae now but it takes a while to research and figure everything out so it can be super helpful ;)

[@wellyniajully1629]

Great! I'll be looking forward to see what's next

[@ccharl080]

looks awesome 👏🏻

[@rosedarkling]

Very cool; love these little tour videos. And would love food videos; I just love food, lol. :P Keep enjoying life, Marie. God bless yours and you! :)

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thanks Melissa!! I love food too as you can see ;). I’ll try to do one!!

[@rosedarkling]

You're welcome. :)

[@leinal9224]

hey would you be able to give tips with the subways with strollers? it's always hard to go up the stairs and not sure which one has elevators or location

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Personally, I don't take my stroller unless I know that I'll be using subway stations that are accessible (based on past experience). I wish there was some sort of map that showed all the elevators but I haven't been able to find one. Some stations have elevators on certain lines and not others, and sometimes certain elevators are out of order... your best bet is to bring the baby carrier or ensure that you have someone else with you to help lift the stroller up the stairs.

[@leinal9224]

Marie's Kawaii World thanks for the advice! It’s too bad there no map for us mamas who travel to know where all the stroller friendly stations are 😢

[@sophiaarellano125]

Subscribed! Saving this for my South Korea Trip this July 💕

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Hi Sophie, thanks and welcome to my channel!

[@sophiaarellano125]

Thank you so much Marie ❤️

[@mawimawiwi]

Awesome video, would have been good to mention that palace's entry are free if you were a hanbok ;)

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

That's true! I should have mentioned it!

[@Icy_Wolfie]

Wah Looks like Fun and EVERYTHING looks so Yummy!!! Hope you guy had fun! :D

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thanks! Hope you can visit someday!

[@dudedude4375]

Congrats on 25K subs!!!

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thanks!

[@Nour-jd2sk]

That's so cool !!!!! Wish to go to korea

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Hope you can go!!

[@Nour-jd2sk]

Aww ! Thank you I'd love to

[@mirielyspagan3903]

would love to see a food guide! would be ideal if you could describe what the dish is made of ( or consist of) and the name of it. i've been looking into getting more familiar with food/places to visit/ travel tips of Korea, but i haven't found a video where they explain the food itself! Hopefully i can see it here soon! love your video BTW!

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thanks for the idea! I will try to do one of those :)

[@sickocell]

Amaaaaazing!!

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thank you!!

[@nanahm3119]

Sweet potato purple dessert, whats the cafe name? Thanks 😉

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Cafe Bora

[@melissakamber5566]

Is cafe Bora still open ? I looked and says permanently closed when I googled it

[@LuciaSoedirga]

I like your videos. COuld you help to give me a suggestion, where is the best to stay in Seoul? i was thinking of Myeongdong, but also interesting to stay at Bukcheon Hanok Village. Thank youu

[@lucci1407]

Hi Marie, visiting Seoul for the first time this end Oct 2022. Checking best hotel locations for going around Seoul. Is Insadong the best place to stay? Thank you 😊

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

I think it’s a great location for first timers

[@lucci1407]

@@MariesKawaiiWorld thank you, I am also considering Myeongdng if that would be better?

[@pcy_natia7037]

omg korean kids re so cute. wish i had some

[@lz738]

Your videos are so helpful! I want to do all of those things mentioned (except for the Hanbok rental. I'm plus sized, so I doubt they would fit). I was wondering: for all the street food and souvenir vendors, do they typically only accept cash, or do most of them take credit cards?

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Most stores accept credit cards but I think for street food vendors and local market vendors, you should carry cash. Some may accept credit cards but give you a lower price if you pay in cash.

[@mawimawiwi]

Give it a go you could be surprised for the sizes ! I am 167 for 85 kilos and they had stuff for me (less choice though)

[@zarajay7396]

I agree on not bothering with the Hanbok with children! I was thinking the same thing I'd love to take pics at the Hanok village but sans hanbok.

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

You can do that too :)

[@Toseuteuu]

Why can’t the children wear them? I’m confused.

[@zarajay7396]

They can but its a faff! Especially if you have a young kid.

[@hamidahsapuan7804]

Hi I’m gg to Korea next year Feb. Is there any Halal Korean Restaurant in Insadong?

[@liro_mngbt]

I wonder if you've got a video on hole-in-the-wall restaurants and cafes?

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

i should do one. I do end up going to some hole in the wall restaurants, I'll try to film more when I go.

[@liro_mngbt]

Marie's Kawaii World HOORAY!!! I can't wait 😊 I've got notifications for your channel so I'll see it when you upload ☺

[@lexis6594]

could you do a hongdae video?

[@gdumaguing]

thanks for this Marie! I might be taking the transit tour and it says it includes the insadong... im hoping to be able to grab something for a friend who's a kpop fan, or anything korean fan.. do you think I'll be able to find something like that here? Maybe a bag or something? also, can you do what street food we should try in insadong?

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Hi! I'm not sure about k pop at Insadong... but for sure in the Myeongdong underground mall if that's part of your tour. Street food wise... you can try a traditional Korean dessert called hotteok which is a deep fried pancake with brown sugar & cinnamon in the middle. There is also this brown candy made of baking soda & sugar that is kind of an old school Korean dessert. There's this soft serve ice cream with a piece of honeycomb that is unique. I also like the giant swirly potato chip, and the oval shaped bread with an egg in the middle. Also don't forget to pick up a box of Dragon's beard candy!

[@jheziiiet3938]

I’m going Korea next month, where should I go? 😊☺️

[@jonhking7096]

Seoul wall inwangsan course, naksan course

[@JoDonnySmith]

Beautiful presentation! Does anyone know where I can buy modernized hanbok or jeogori in Seoul, but affordable? I've seen some but they're pretty expensive.

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

I’ve seen them in ikseon-dong. Can’t remember the shop name though

[@JoDonnySmith]

@@MariesKawaiiWorld Thank you very much! I'll search a little. 😁

[@thirteenthirty]

Hi!! Which traditional Korean tea house would you recommend to visit :)

[@JustMaluMoreira]

Thanks for the tipps! :D Do you have any advice to go to Nami Island or Garden of the Morning Calm?

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

I do!! I’ll try to make a video. When are you going? My main tip is to take the first ferry to Nami island and leave by 10-11 because that’s when loads of people start coming to the island. (Especially if you’re going on the weekend or during ginkgo season which is peak season). Afterwards head to the garden of the morning calm. Driving is best to get there early, but if not you can take a tour bus from Myeongdong, but you’ll end up with the crowds. 😀😀

[@JustMaluMoreira]

Marie's Kawaii World I'm arriving at March 20th for a workshop. I'll start to sightseeing in March 26th :D

[@ooupskitty7006]

Insadong food guid, please! And if you know that it's not only for two people, please mention it. That would be very helpful & would make me less shy to try something new!!

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Ok!! I will try to make one for you ;). I have to try a few more restaurants though. But miss Lee cafe is definitely solo friendly and I think Cha Iyagi (korean BBQ is too)

[@TheAyungshi]

This coming end of Nov is my first trip to Seoul.. would like to know if Insadong located near to myeongdong or not?

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Maybe about 20 min by train?

[@mitchjason4135]

Can you do a food guide to Insadong please??!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

ah!! Ok I will try

[@marizbarrion6124]

Hi, I'm interested in buying the stamps but how they translate my english name to korean name? Hoping for your response. Planning to visit South Korea on March. :)

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Hi! They will sound out your name phonetically and write it using the Korean alphabet. So maybe something like 마릿? I’m not that good at Korean so that’s my guess.

[@marizbarrion6124]

Thank you for your reply. It really helps me a lot. 😁

[@HanieHamdi]

Hi! May I know whether sikhye @ rice drink is alcoholic or not?

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Hi! No it's not alcoholic :)

[@HanieHamdi]

Marie's Kawaii World Great! Thanks for the reply 😊

[@eyfaajhd6219]

Anyone, how much is it to rent the hanbok@ traditional clothes? And how long can we usually wear it?

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Looks like the typical cost is 30,000 krw for a full day and the price goes down if you rent it for less time.

[@eyfaajhd6219]

Thank u very much! I just recently subscribe to ur channel. I just wished I could’ve found ur channel earlier. I love all ur postings. 💖

[@Sarah-tl8vp]

Thank you for this video, Marie. The company has based us in Insa dong which seems to be a really nice location. Just watched your KZbin video on Bukchon Hanok Village so heading there to see if I can walk around (possibly in the rain). Yesterday, I watched your video on Ikseon dong...and loved that sweet little area. It is very close to where we are living. I used to be a very active blogger in the US (www.thymefoodblog.com so I know how much work goes into vlogging) Appreciate the work!

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@hi-sb7qn]

would it be disrespectful or strange for me to wear a hanbok as I'm not Korean, I realise this is a stupid question but I don't want to offend anyone

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

I don't think so, a lot of tourists do it and they have a service for it :)

[@sitinurazlincheyahaya]

Do you know about halal food? I hope you can give recommendations for traditionally food there. Thanks in advance.

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Hi! I have been getting this request and I will try to do a video on halal food. ❤️

[@yii_n]

I should’ve known this before I went to Korea

[@jbranaway]

new subbie :-)

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

Thank you & welcome to my channel!

[@KoreAmBear]

No more Korea videos? 😭😭😭

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

I moved ..

[@Hong-jh1208]

한국에 사시나요??

[@MariesKawaiiWorld]

네! 😁

[@GracieJaney]

It looks interesting but I couldn't go because of the poor dogs on the menu :(