Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)

  • Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)
  • Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)
  • Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)

Explanation

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.

Inquiry

+82-2-2148-4161

Homepage

hanok.seoul.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2148-4161

Parking facilities : Not available

Day off : Sundays

Hours : Weekdays & Saturdays 10:00-17:00
* Applies to road along Bukchon-ro 11-gil

More information

Tour Course Information
Walking Tour Course (3 hours 30 minutes)

Anguk Station → Bukchon Culture Center → Gahoe-dong 11beonji → Hansangsu Embroidery Workshop → Gahoe Folk Drawing Shop → Bukchon Museum 'Old Fragrance' → Anguk-dong house of Yun Boseonga → Anguk Station

* Reservation: Online at dobo.visitseoul.net (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese).
Please book at least 3 days before the desired tour day.
* Reservation's confirmation: via text message or official website.
* Language services offered in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.
* Inquiries: +82-2-6922-0777

Available Facilities
Cafe, workshops, museum, etc.

Admission Fees
Free

Interpretation Services Offered
Jaedong Primary School Tourist Information Center:
+82-2-2148-4160 (English, Japanese)

Jeongdok Library Tourist Information Center:
+82-2-2148-4161 (English, Japanese, Chinese)

Location

37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Directions
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