Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong's tea houses and Changdeokgung.
Anguk is one of the most useful stations for visitors: it sits between Bukchon Hanok Village on the hill to the north, Insadong's craft and tea-house streets to the south, and Changdeokgung Palace to the east.
Bukchon is a lived-in neighbourhood, so keep noise down. Parts of it now have visiting-hours restrictions for tourists.
Which exit to take
- Exit2Bukchon Hanok VillageHillside lanes of traditional houses. Residents live here: visiting hours apply in the core area.
- Exit6InsadongAntiques, craft shops, traditional tea houses and the Ssamziegil spiral arcade.
- Exit3Changdeokgung Palace & Secret GardenA UNESCO-listed palace. The Secret Garden is by guided tour only; book ahead.
- FollowsignsUnhyeongungA small royal residence, quieter than the big palaces.
Exit numbers can change during station works. Check the yellow exit boards on the platform before you leave the gates.
Food nearby
Insadong's back lanes are full of traditional restaurants and tea houses. Samcheong-dong, north-west, has cafés and brunch spots.
Good to know
- Bukchon visiting hours are enforced in the most popular lanes; check before you go.
- Ikseon-dong is a 10-minute walk south-east.
Travel times
| To | Time | How |
|---|---|---|
| Myeongdong | ~13 min | Line 3 towards Jongno 3(sam)-ga, then change at Chungmuro to Line 4 |
| Gyeongbokgung | ~2 min | Line 3 towards Gyeongbokgung |
| Seoul Station | ~14 min | Line 3 towards Jongno 3(sam)-ga, then change at Jongno 3(sam)-ga to Line 1 |
| Hongdae | ~23 min | Line 3 towards Jongno 3(sam)-ga, then change at Euljiro 3(sam)-ga to Line 2 |
| Seongsu | ~24 min | Line 3 towards Jongno 3(sam)-ga, then change at Euljiro 3(sam)-ga to Line 2 |
| Gangnam | ~29 min | Line 3 towards Jongno 3(sam)-ga, then change at Sinsa to Sinbundang |
| Jamsil / Lotte World | ~35 min | Line 3 towards Jongno 3(sam)-ga, then change at Euljiro 3(sam)-ga to Line 2 |
Approximate, based on distance between stops plus about seven minutes per change. Add a few minutes for waiting.