Hangwa shop by Gwanggyojungang Station: Daol No.3-A, Haenggung Daol

I'd like to introduce a traditional dessert shop that's great for holiday gifts and thank-you presents. It's Haenggung Daol (행궁다올), on the 1st floor of Forena Gwanggyo, near Gwanggyojungang Station.

Looking for a holiday or in-laws' meeting gift near Gwanggyojungang Station?

Haenggung Daol is a traditional Korean sweets shop that works well for gifts and thank-you presents around Gwanggyojungang Station. When a holiday or an important occasion like a families' first meeting (sanggyeollye) is coming up, you really start fussing over the gift.

You want to show sincerity to the person receiving it, and you want something that feels refined from the wrapping to what's inside. So while looking for a good gift or thank-you present around Gwanggyojungang Station, off to Haenggung Daol I went!

What are the shop's atmosphere and displays like?

Inside Haenggung Daol, a traditional atmosphere and tidy interior come together for an upscale feel.

Traditional sweets and gift sets are neatly laid out in the showcase, so it's easy to look over what kind of set you'd like to give.

I like being able to see the traditional desserts with my own eyes.

There are also snacks packed in tubs, which make good thank-you gifts too.

Bojagi colors and upcoming bojagi at Haenggung Daol

They say even more kinds of bojagi (traditional wrapping cloth) are coming soon. Can't wait, haha!

Every single piece feels neat and refined.

The bojagi come in lots of colors too, and they're really pretty.

How to order at Haenggung Daol

You just order at the counter.

There's a wide range of products, and here's a shot of the components!

How much is Daol No.3-A, and what about the bojagi wrapping?

Daol No.3-A at Haenggung Daol is ₩44,000, and I chose the bojagi wrapping. Here's the Daol No.3-A I picked as a Gwanggyojungang Station / Suwon gift and holiday present!

I went with the bojagi wrapping and I'm super happy with it, haha. Thanks to the bojagi, the gift's traditional feel really stands out. From the moment you hand over the box, it conveys that you prepared it with care, so it suits a gift for a special day.

₩44,000 Daol No.3-A

What's in Daol No.3-A, and how does it taste?

Daol No.3-A contains ginseng jeonggwa (candied ginseng), Gaeseong juak (fried honey pastry), sesame gangjeong (sesame brittle), gotgam-danji (persimmon and nut dessert), rice jeonbyeong (rice cracker), kumquat jeonggwa, pecans, apple jeonggwa, walnut jeonggwa and doraji jeonggwa (candied bellflower root).

Describing them one by one:

• Ginseng jeonggwa: The bitterness typical of ginseng and a gentle sweetness balance nicely.
• Gaeseong juak: Moist and sweet, with all the charm of a traditional snack.
• Sesame gangjeong: Nutty and crunchy, it gets your appetite going.
• Gotgam-danji: The natural sweetness of dried persimmon pairs well with the nuttiness of the nuts.

• Kumquat jeonggwa: A fresh aroma and sweetness come together lightly.
• Pecans: Rich, nutty and satisfyingly crunchy.
• Apple jeonggwa: You can taste the sweet flavor of apple.
• Walnut jeonggwa: Deep walnut nuttiness, crunch and sweetness all in one.
• Doraji jeonggwa: The bitterness typical of bellflower root and a mellow sweetness balance nicely.

Every single bite had me exclaiming!

Who is Haenggung Daol good for gifting to?

Haenggung Daol's traditional sweets convey Korean elegance and a tidy, refined mood, so it's a great dessert shop for holiday gifts or presents for elders.