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    Bukchon Hanok Village

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    37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03059, South Korea
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    “residential area”(144 reviews)
    “traditional korean houses”(111 reviews)
    “narrow streets”(48 reviews)
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    37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03059, South Korea
    Samcheongdong / Bukchon
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    All reviewsresidential areatraditional korean housesnarrow streetsold villagehanok villageanguk stationwalking tournice walkwalk aroundchangdeokgung palaceart galleriesthe main streettake photoshomeshanokstouristshanbok
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Nice look into Korea's history

    We took on Bukchon Hanook on our hop on hop off bus tour. Was a lovely look into an ancient style village. Be aware this is a replica village, for some reason at first we thought it was a real village lol. Definitely Worth a...More

    Thank Greg F
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Beautiful Hanok architecture

    This is a must visit place for someone visiting the city. Beautiful traditional architecture where you can probably shoot one of the best photos in the city. Don't forget to stay quiet as this is a residential area!

    Thank jayjasonkang
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Keep very quiet here

    Lovely hanoks to admire but it’s good to be really quiet so as not to disturb the residents living there. If we put ourselves in the shoes of the residents we wouldn’t want our day to day life to be disturbed by tourists either.

    Thank 775erinl
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Peter G

    Very interesting original buildings demonstrating the history and architecture, if you really look in detail some amazing artisan drawings and local needlework can be purchased

    Thank Peter G
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Lovely arty area to walk around

    We took a free of charge walking tour, from Seoul walking tours. We met at Unhyeongung Palace at 10.00 hrs. Spent some time in the Palace then walked up to the village, lots of nice tradditional houses and street views, bit hilly.......but you do need...More

    Thank Simon H
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Great Historical Area

    The village has been very well maintained. It is a great place to walk around and see the Hanok houses. An easy walk from the two main palace attractions.

    Thank Roger M
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    They don’t like tourists

    It is uphill streets lined with traditional houses. It was nice to take pictures of the traditional houses. If you visit here, be aware that the residents strongly discourage the presence of tourists. They see them as a nuisance. So please be quiet when you...More

    1  Thank maila_ani
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Empty

    i dont know if there was anything else going on when i went but the was hardly anyone around, which made for a really nice relaxing atmosphere as apposed to a crowded crazy one. the area is so nice and the small cafes and shops...More

    Thank FayeLG97
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Nice but touristy spot

    The Hanok-village Bukchon is a traditional korean village in between the skyscrapers of Seoul an right next to the Gyeongbokgung palace. It‘s nice to walk around and see the traditional housing there. You can rent a Hanbok there and with this you‘ll get free admission...More

    Thank Honny2107
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Make Sure You Have A Guide!

    When visiting the Hanok Village, it is almost necessary to have a guide take you around! The hanok village is actually a residential neighborhood, and from what we learned, in recent years, the residents have not been happy with the increase in tourists visiting the...More

    Thank kallen0637
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    Samcheongdong / Bukchon
    This historic neighborhood was traditionally home to
    Seoul’s middle and upper-classes. Now it’s most famed
    for its clusters of beautiful, traditional Korean
    homes (called hanok), many of which are found in
    Bukchon. Many of these homes have now been converted
    into restaurants, cafes, shops, and even guesthouses,
    and their unique architecture offers a look at Korea’s
    traditional beauty. Samcheongdong’s main and side
    ...More
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    August 1, 2018|
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    Response from Yuke_rachmawati | Reviewed this property |
    hai!! so last time i read an article that opening hours for tourist has changed since the government received a protest from the neighbourhood, if i'm not mistake for weekday 10am - 5pm and i completely forgot about the... More
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    Response from rachellmc | Reviewed this property |
    None, its actually a real living neighbourhood. There are actually people staying in that meighborhood. Just make sure that you dont make too much noise.
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    December 27, 2017|
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    Response from jwidjj | Reviewed this property |
    You can walk on your own. The area is hilly so you will be going up and down stairs. Wear comfortable shoes.
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