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Namsangol Hanok Village

2-84 Pil-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-272, South Korea
02-2264-4412
Ranked #27 of 182 attractions in Seoul
4.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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MiSuDa is a show that is held at Seoul Nasman Gugakdang (Traditional Theater) inside the village. The program is divided into three different sessions: traditional costume, traditional tea ceremony, and traditional music. First, they will bring you to change into the traditional costume. Depending on the size of the participants, they will give you time to choose and change. Obviously,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Was expecting more than just a few old residences that were relocated here for display. Anyway it is free entry. Time capsule was also not exciting at all. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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This is just a short work from Myeongdong and well worth the walk. Follow the lines of school kids and you'll find it. A recreation of a traditional village (although a small recreation) but very well done. I'm glad I made the trip. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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I have taken the time to walk around the village, where you get the chance to be a part of the tea ceremony, wear a traditional Korean costume/dress, listen to the music, and much more The best part however was taking pictures in the traditional hanbok I was able to pick out myself - memories for life :-) More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012
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Locating this sight from namsan guesthouse was quite a challenge but we made it through. It's would take around 20 to 30 min walk from myeongdong station to get in to this sight. Here you'll see how traditional Korean houses were designed to suit when season change. You could also freely try some traditional Korean games inside the village More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2011

It is a small area with old renovated house including prince and princess apartment. The courtyard is large and you can play some game. Even it is free there is a lot of event to make visitor happy. In heart of Seoul it is easy to go and feel middle of old time. Next door the Namsan tower or millennium... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011
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I visited the place with my wife during the vacation in South Korea. We enjoyed looking around traditional Korean houses, small gardens and its lifestyle. It is a must to see in Seoul if you want to know about Korean house in the past. The location is very convenient and 5 minutes away from subway station. More

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Dubai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2011
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Intro: If you get off at Chungmuro Subway Station, you are right in front of Namsangol Hanok Village (traditional Korean village). You may consider it interesting to find this area standing between the tall buildings. This village has five restored traditional Korean houses and a pavilion, a pond and a time capsule, which make it a perfect spot to take... More

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Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2011

The village is right smack in the city centre; about 20 minutes walk from the Myeong-Dong train station and best of all, admission is free. It provides an insight into the traditional Korean lifestyle and how people used to live, eat, dress and work. You can also rent the traditional hanbok (female costume) at a price of KRW10,000 = USD... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2011
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It was the eve of Lunar New Year and we found the village by chance after seeing so many people walking towards it's direction. Street vendors lined the street outside the village. Inside, a huge concert like stage was set up. The lakes, ponds and streams were frozen white as it was winter. There was a cultural fair. Nevertheless, visitors... More

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