Introduction
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.
Address:
37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul[Google Map]
Closed:
Sundays
Homepage:
hanok.seoul.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
How To Use
Parking Facilities:
Not available
Transportation
[Subway]
Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1 or 2.
– Go straight for about 300m to arrive at Bukchon Hanok Village.
[Bus]
Get off at Bukchon Hanok Village Bus Stop.
– Maeul Bus Jongno 02
Additional Info
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
Admission Fees:
Free
Available Facilities:
Cafe, workshops, museum, etc.
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)
tel: +82-2-2148-4160
zipcode: 03059
infocenter: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2148-4160
+82-2-2148-4161
usetime: Weekdays & Saturdays 10:00-17:00
Not open to visitors on Sundays
* Applies to 100-m long road along Bukchon-ro 11-gil
