Hip & newtro
Hwangridan-gil
황리단길
Hip newtro next to 1,000-year-old tombs
A 1960s-70s alley in Gyeongju where old hanok and low-rise buildings were reworked into cafes, gift shops and restaurants without losing the retro bones. It runs right by the Daereungwon Ancient Tombs, so you get UNESCO-grade Silla heritage and a trendy food-and-photo street in one stop.
What to see & do
Views over Daereungwon Tombs Many venues along the street look straight onto the ancient royal tombs.
Hanbok and retro-uniform rental Rent traditional or old-school uniforms and shoot at the tombs or Cheomseongdae.
Local street snacks Try golden 10-won bread, Hwangnam corn jjondeugi, and Cheomseongdae tart.
Stone Wall Street and murals Deeper alleys hide a quiet stone-wall lane and scattered wall murals.
Eat & do here
- Iwol이월 An old tile-roofed house turned into a makgeolli pub, paired with fusion Korean plates like truffle cheese potato pancake.
- From Sanglok프롬 상록 A hanok cafe with floor-to-ceiling windows on Stone Wall Street; the soboro choux (cream-filled streusel bun) is a favorite. Instagram
- Sina Self Studio시나 셀프 사진관 A self photo studio where you pose freely for 15 minutes, then pick a shot to print in black and white.
- BROS COFFEE브로스 커피 A roomy hanok coffee shop with specialty coffee from house-roasted beans, plus a big lawn and chic interior for photos.
- Hwangnam Gyeongju Sikdang황남경주식당 A popular hanok-style Korean grill; go for Gogi Hansang (2-3 people) or Gogi Keunsang (3-4) beef and pork sets.
- Uhmamooshi Hwangnam어마무시 황남점 An elegant hanok cafe with a stepping-stone water garden; signature tiramisu with coffee and a garden view.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization, “Korean Streets & Alleys” (2024). Rewritten for DealSeoul; details may have changed since 2024, confirm hours and openings before you go.
