Bukchon Hanok Village, Traditional residential village in Seoul, South Korea.
More than 900 traditional Korean houses line narrow stone-paved streets between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace in northern Seoul.
During the Joseon Dynasty from 1392 to 1897, this neighborhood housed noble families and government officials who served the royal court.
Contemporary artists maintain workshops in renovated hanok buildings, where they create traditional crafts including gold leaf textiles and ceramic pieces.
The neighborhood contains numerous guesthouses, tea rooms, and cultural centers that allow visitors to experience traditional Korean architecture and customs.
Residents still inhabit many of these traditional houses, creating a living museum where modern life continues within centuries-old architectural structures.
Location: Buk District
Website: https://hanok.seoul.go.kr/front/eng/town/town01.do
GPS coordinates: 37.58306,126.98361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
Seoul contains numerous sites beyond main attractions. Traditional Hanok villages, converted industrial buildings, and former royal residences show multiple aspects of the city. Gardens, art museums, and historical sites provide access to Korean culture. These locations spread across several districts and are accessible by public transport.
Gyeongbokgung
750 m
Changdeokgung
817 m
National Folk Museum of Korea
429 m
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, South Korea
599 m
Anti-appeasement steles
750 m
Geunjeongjeon
753 m
Unhyeongung
872 m
Hyangwonjeong
587 m
Jeongdok Public Library
250 m
Injeongjeon
773 m
Baek Inje House
270 m
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
533 m
Donhwamun
807 m
Sujeongjeon Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace
817 m
Art Sonje Center
431 m
집옥재
669 m
World Jewellery Museum
280 m
Tibet Museum
341 m
Kumho Museum of Art
816 m
Seoul Museum of Craft Art
749 m
King Sunjong's Royal Car
788 m
Seoul Education Museum
367 m
Empress Sunjeong's carriage
788 m
House of Baek Inje
272 m
Kumho Museum of Art
708 m
Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music
858 m
House of Go Hui-Dong
472 m
Gallery K.O.N.G.
359 mReviews
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