Seoul
Traditional hanok buildings that appeared in Korean shows and BTS content — from the trendy Ikseon-dong alleyways featured in NCT's 'Play Seoul' to the CNN-acclaimed Korea Furniture Museum where BTS filmed 'You Quiz,' the literary teahouse Sooyeon Sanbang, and a hidden hanok café near Bukhansan Mountain.
Duration
1 days
Location
Seoul
Full itinerary at a glance — tap markers for map links
Day-by-day breakdown with spots, maps, and local tips
Start at Ikseon-dong Hanok Street near Jongno 3-ga Station — an 800-meter alleyway of renovated hanok buildings turned into trendy shops, restaurants, and cafés. Featured in NCT's 'Play Seoul (2020).' Head north to the Korea Furniture Museum in Seongbuk-dong — 2,500 traditional furniture pieces across 10 hanok buildings, where BTS appeared on 'You Quiz on the Block.' NOTE: Currently closed for renovation, check kofum.com. Nearby, visit Sooyeon Sanbang — a historic teahouse famous for sweet pumpkin bingsu, featured on 'Hangout with Yoo.' End the day at Seonungak, a hidden hanok café near Bukhansan Ui Station with seasonal mountain views. Total distance ~21 km by subway.
Seoul's most photogenic hanok cafe alley. Renovated traditional houses now host trendy cafes, dessert shops, and fusion Korean restaurants.
A private museum housing 2,500 pieces of traditional Korean wooden furniture across 10 relocated hanok buildings. CNN called it 'one of the most important and beautiful pieces of architecture in Seoul.' BTS appeared here on 'You Quiz on the Block.' NOTE: Currently closed for renovation — check kofum.com for reopening date.
Explore tours and activities nearby
A historic hanok teahouse in Seongbuk-dong, famous for its sweet pumpkin bingsu (shaved ice). Featured in 'Hangout with Yoo' MSG Wannabe audition episodes. The tranquil garden setting makes it feel like a mountain retreat in the middle of Seoul.
A hanok café near Bukhansan Ui Station offering seasonal views of Bukhansan Mountain. Enjoy traditional tea and desserts in an authentic hanok setting with a garden courtyard. A hidden gem away from the typical tourist areas.
Iconic bakery cafe in a restored hanok building, 5 min walk from Anguk Station Exit 3. The earliest-opening quality cafe in the Bukchon area. Pastries, coffee, ang butter toast.
A serene traditional Korean tea house hidden in Insadong. Enjoy teas like omija (five-flavor berry), yuja (citron), and ssanghwa (herbal) in a hanok setting with a beautiful garden.
A charming street lined with traditional Korean tea houses in hanok buildings. Enjoy teas like ssanghwa-cha (herbal), omija-cha (five-flavor berry), daechu-cha (jujube), and yuja-cha (citron) in a serene atmosphere.
A Busan-style pork soup rice place on an Insadong side street. The milky broth is loaded with pork, and a bowl of rice mixed in hits the spot when you need a solid meal. Right on the Insadong walking route, so it's perfect for a lunch break between gallery-hopping. Made the Jongno top 10 restaurant list.
Traditional Korean dessert cafe in Insadong serving patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans), hotteok (sweet pancakes), and songpyeon (rice cakes). A sweet ending to your temple food and tea experience.
A clean and odor-free sundae-guk (Korean sausage soup) in Jongno. Perfect for first-timers who want to try sundae-guk without the strong smell.
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