#2 TOP DESTINATION IN KOREA

Bukchon Hanok Village

Seoul Β· μ„œμšΈ Β· District
Culture Spring Autumn Free Entry

Living village of 900-year-old traditional hanok houses nestled between two royal palaces. Seoul's most photogenic neighborhood.

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Best Season
🌸 Spring πŸ‚ Autumn
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Entry Fee
Free
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Hours
Open 24h (residential area β€” be quiet before 10am)

Bukchon Hanok Village (λΆμ΄Œν•œμ˜₯λ§ˆμ„) sits between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces, preserving over 900 traditional Korean hanok houses that have stood for centuries.

The Famous Alley

The iconic Bukchon 8-gil alley offers the most-photographed view in Seoul β€” a curved lane of tiled rooftops stretching toward N Seoul Tower. Best visited on weekday mornings to avoid selfie stick traffic jams.

Cultural Experiences

Several houses offer hands-on workshops in traditional crafts: hanji papermaking, kimchi making, and tea ceremony. Booking in advance is recommended.

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