Why go?
From Wikipedia:
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. Now it is used as a traditional culture center and hanok restaurant, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the Joseon Dynasty.
Also mentioned in:
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. Now it is used as a traditional culture center and hanok restaurant, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the Joseon Dynasty.
Also mentioned in:
- CNN Travel
- Lonely Planet
How to go?
By subway
When to go?
Any time, but different experience workshops, museums and galleries have different opening hours
Duration required
2-4 hours, depending on your interest level of the experience workshops, museums and galleries
Tips
Websites
bukchon.seoul.go.kr
- Anguk Station (Line 3) Exit 2. Walk for 300m
When to go?
Any time, but different experience workshops, museums and galleries have different opening hours
Duration required
2-4 hours, depending on your interest level of the experience workshops, museums and galleries
Tips
- Get a Buckhon map from the Tourist Information Centre (open at 10am) or print the map above to plan your trip
- You may want to experience to stay in one of the Hanok Guest House
Websites
bukchon.seoul.go.kr
Rating: 4/5
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