Korea Travel Seoul - Bukchon Hanok Village 北村韓屋 북촌한옥마을

 Korea Travel Seoul - Bukchon Hanok Village 北村韓屋 북촌한옥마을 (2015 0414)

Address: 37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea

Directions

[Subway]

Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1 or 2. Go straight for approx. 300m to arrive at Bukchon Hanok Village.

Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3). Take exit 3 and head to your right. After about 200 meters you will see large information signs that begin the Bukchon Village Walking Tour.

Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture. As Bukchon Hanok Village is an actual neighborhood with people's homes, visitors are advised to be respectful at all times while looking around.