Seoul Ancient Tour | Bukchon Hanok Village, experience the unique charm of the Joseon era.


Bukchon Hanok Village is one of the most representative traditional residential areas in Seoul, where many traditional buildings and cultural heritage of the Joseon era are preserved. Here is a travel guide to Bukchon Hanok Village:

• Address: 105, Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

• Transportation:

• Subway: Take Subway Line 3 to Anguk Station, exit from Exit 2 or 3, and walk for about 10 minutes.

• Bus: Take Bus No. 109, 151, 162, 171, 172, 272, 601, etc., and get off at Bukchon Hanok Village Station.

• Opening hours: Open all day

• Tickets: Free, some museums and art workshops charge extra fees

• Recommended play time: 2-3 hours

• Tour route:

• Bukchon Traditional Culture Center: You can get a Bukchon Hanok map in various languages at the Bukchon Culture Center. The map accurately marks the location of the eight scenic spots in Bukchon, which is convenient for tourists to visit.

• Bukchon Gye-dong Street: From the Hyundai Group headquarters building to the north to the Central High School to the south, there are many shops with novel decorations to visit.

• Bukchon Central High School: Korean dramas "Winter Sonata" and "Goblin" were filmed here.

• Bukchon Four Scenic Spots: Overlooking the black tiles of Hanok Village from a high platform, overlooking the entire scenery, and looking far away.

• Bukchon Five Scenic Spots: The place with the most historical sites in Hanok Village.

• Bukchon Six Scenic Spots: On the same street as Five.

• Bukchon Seven Scenic Spots: You can feel the simple and quiet life of the residents of Bukchon Alley.

• Bukchon Eight Scenic Spots: Samcheong-dong Stone Steps Road, the most distinctive feature is that it is carved from a whole piece of rock.

• Featured experience:

• Hanbok rental: There are many Hanbok rental shops in Bukchon Hanok Village. Tourists can rent Hanbok and walk in the ancient alleys in Hanbok to feel the charm of Korean traditional culture.

• Participate in traditional cultural experience activities: You can participate in traditional cultural experience activities such as making Hanbok accessories and learning Korean traditional dance in Bukchon Hanok Village.

• Taste Korean traditional tea: Have a cup of coffee in the Hanok Cafe in Bukchon Hanok Village and feel the slow life of Korea.

• Precautions:

• Bukchon Hanok Village is a residential area. Tourists should keep quiet during the tour and do not make loud noises to avoid affecting the lives of local residents.

• Do not touch or climb Hanok buildings at will to avoid damage.

• Pay attention to environmental sanitation and do not litter.

When visiting Bukchon Hanok Village, tourists can choose their own tour routes and experience activities according to their interests and time. At the same time, pay attention to respect local culture and customs, and travel civilized.

Post by Ward_45 William | Sep 16, 2024

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