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Date of Production / Date of Modification 2023.01.05 / 2023.01.20

Seoul Destination

Ssamzigil

Ssamzigil0 : Night view inside Ssamzigil with lights
Ssamzigil1 : Main entrance of Ssamzigil with a wall covered with vines and a yellow mark of ssamgil
Ssamzigil2 : Interior view of a store in Ssamzigil with many craftworks

Information on Seoul Danurim Accessible Tourism

No ticket office Accessible of information services is slightly obstructed for wheelchair users Entryway has high accessibility Accessible of elevator is slightly obstructed Accessible of restroom is slightly obstructed Parking facilities has no accessibility Family restrooms unavailable Infant nursing room unavailable Stroller rental unavailable Stroller storage unavailable

Basic Information

Overview

Ssamzigil, opened in December 2004 in the center of Insa-dong, is one of Insa-dong’s representative attractions, with many stores that reinterpret traditional Korean culture in a modern way. It is a complex cultural space to encounter various experiences with more than 70 stores of cultural and artistic works specializing in handicrafts. "Gil" means a road, and the name of the building has "Gil" because the entire fourth floor is connected by a single ramp.


Attractions

Following the road of about 500m from the Cheotgeoreumgil on the 1st floor to the Neoreumgil on the 4th floor, visitors can encounter another Insa-dong within Insa-dong where they can view, eat, buy, and enjoy various activities. Each floor is connected by a gentle slope, so it is convenient to reach the rooftop of Sky Garden while enjoying the view of the various shops. At Ssamzigil, there are various craftworks, such as ceramics, textiles, and metal woodwork, as well as challenging and experimental creative design products by young designers. Some chosen artisan’s workshops are acknowledged as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Seoul on Ssamzigil. At the lower road experience workshop, visitors can make crafts through various programs. In addition, through exhibitions and performances held in the yard on the first floor and all over Ssamzigil, visitors can experience the creative craft culture that blends tradition and modernity closely. 


Accessibility 

The entryway is flat and wide. The main entrance has no steps and tactile paving for persons with visual impairment is installed.  There is an elevator inside the building and also a female (1st ground floor) and male (1st basement floor) accessible restroom for persons with disabilities. The interior space is spacious enough for electric wheelchairs to freely move around. 

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Address

55, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Ssamzigil, Gwanhun-dong)

Telephone Number
(+82) 2-736-0088
Website
WebSite language
Korean
Hours
10:30 - 20:30
Closed
Korean New Year's day, Korean Thanksgiving day
Usage Fees
Free
Available Amenities
  • Main entrance
    • Main entrance 0 : Entryway of Ssamzigil with flowerbeds and mark of Ssamzigil on the wall
    There is no step and is flat so wheelchair users can conveniently enter and exit.
  • Elevator
    • Elevator 0 : Exterior view of the elevator of Ssamzigil
    • Elevator 0 : Elevator with flat entrance and spacious interior space
    Wheelchair users can freely use it.
  • Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities
    • Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities 0 : entrance of restroom with tactile paving for persons with visual impairment
    • Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities 0 : Interior view of the accessible restroom of Ssamzigil with basin, baby safeguard chair, diaper changing station
    Accessible restroom for persons with disabilities is on the first floor(for women) and basement floor(for men). Wheelchair users can freely use it.
  • Entryway/ Movement route
    • Entryway/ Movement route0 : A path with stores on the left side and the handrail on the right side
    There are no steps. pathway is gently inclined so wheelchair users can conveniently move around.
  • Parking facilities for persons with disabilities
    • Parking facilities for persons with disabilities0 : Parking facilities for persons with disabilities of Ssamzigil
    The Seoinsamadang public parking lot is a one minute walk. There is a Parking facilities for persons with disabilities. The width is rather small so it may be uncomfortable for wheelchair users to access it.
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Public Transportation

Address
55, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Ssamzigil, Gwanhun-dong)
Subway
Exit 6 of subway line 3 Anguk station
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