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Address

28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 중구 퇴계로34길 28 (필동2가)

Type

Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2264-4412,
+82-2-2261-0500

Homepage

hanokmaeul.or.kr (Korean only)

• Information
  Introduction
  Namsangol Hanok Village opened in 1998 on the north side of Namsan Mountain in the center of the capital. This village has five restored traditional Korean houses, a pavilion, traditional garden, performance arts stage and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot for both locals and tourists to take a leisure walk. Upon entering from the front gate, visitors will get a taste of the traditional life while escaping from the bustling city life of modern times. The traditional garden with its pavilion and the traditional houses create a peaceful ambiance before the forested Namsan Mountain. A time capsule commemorating Seoul’s 600 Year Anniversary was buried in 1994 at the highest point of the village and is scheduled to be reopened four hundred years later in 2394.
  
  The five hanok houses were remodeled after the traditional houses of Joseon Dynasty and over a range of social classes, from peasants to aristocrats. The furniture in the houses is arranged to help guests understand the daily lives of the past, and the clean, traditional houses, as well as their antique items provide a great photo op. To protect these fragile heritages, only one of the hanok houses is open to the public. The house of Yoon-ssi of Okin-dong has been transformed into Yoon's Tearoom, where guests can enjoy traditional tea and refreshments.
  
  Namsangol Hanok VIllage also has many traditional programs and activities to participate in. Traditional programs, such as, wearing hanbok, folding hanji (traditional Korean paper), writing in Korean, traditional tea ceremony, tradtional etiquette school and herbal medicine experience. There are also taekwondo performaces and other various performances around the village. You can also try tradtional games such as yutnori  (traditional board game). You can also tour around with a tour guide that can give helpful information about the history. 
  
  
  Closed
  Every Mondays
  
  Activity Information
  

  Check the below website for details.
  https://www.hanokmaeul.or.kr/exp/experience/category/35
  

  
  
  Operating Hours
  Apr-Oct: 09:00-21:00
  Nov-Mar: 09:00-20:00
  
  Parking Facilities
  Namsangol Hanok Village public parking lot, parking lot behind Daehan Theater, Dongguk University Yeongsangwon parking lot
  * Parking space is limited so traveling via public transit is recommended.
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Available Facilities
  Cheonugak Pavilion, Seoul Namsan Gugakdang (Traditional Theater), Traditional Craft Hall, Cheonghakji, Cheongryujeong, Gwaneojeong, Pigeumjeong, Mangbukru, Seoul Millennium Time Capsule, Min’s House, Yoon’s House, Lee Seung-eop House, Kim Chun-yeong House, Yun Taekyeong’s Jaesil
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Korean Info. Service
  [Traditional Cultural Asset Explanation]
  * Tour size: 10-25 people per tour (family group available)
  * Fee: Free
  * Age limit: Fourth grade students and older
  * Contents: The history of Namsangol Hanok Village and cultural heritage
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  [Traditional Cultural Asset Explanation]
  - Language: English, Japanese, Chinese (Advanced inquiry required)
  - Inquiry: +82-2-2264-4412
  [Schedule of days and explation time]
  - Tuesday/Wednesday: 1st-Korean, 2nd-Japanese, 3rd-Korean, 4th English
  - Thurs./ Fri. / Sat.: 1st-English, 2nd-Japanese, 3rd-English, 4th-Japanese
  - Sunday: 1st-Korean, 2nd- English, 3rd-Korean, 4th-English 
  ※ Closed every Mondays
  
  Baby Stroller Rentals
  Available (3 baby strollers at information center)
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Haepungbuwongun Yun Taek-yeong Daek Jaesil (해풍부원군윤택영댁재실)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    Haepungbuwongu Yun Taek-yeong Daek Jaesil is a house built by the father-in-law of King Sunjong of Joseon Dynasty. He built this house in 1906 when his daughter...

  • 

    Seoul Namsan Gugakdang (Traditional Theater) (서울 남산국악당)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Auditoriums
    Seoul Namsan Gukakdang (Traditional Theater) was established by Seoul Metropolitan Government as one of representative traditional art-centered performance hall...

  • 

    Korea House (한국의집)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Auditoriums
    The Korea House was opened in 1981. It is a traditional Korean building that introduces the culture and lifestyle of Koreans, where you can experience tradition...

  • 

    The Korea House (Traditional Culture Programs) (한국의집 전통문화체험)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Traditional&Cultural Experiences/ Temple Stays
    Korea House was once the private residence of Park Paeng-nyeon, a Joseon Dynasty scholar, that had been renovated with architectural features of an anicent cour...

  • 

    Namsan Arts Center (남산예술센터)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Auditoriums
    Situated in Myeong-dong, the Namsan Arts Center is a cultural facility that offers art performances and promotes them for the public. Remodeling the Namsam Dram...

• Accommodation

  • 

    Seoul Youth Hostel (서울유스호스텔)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Youth Hostel
    Seoul Youth Hostel is a recreational and educational facility supported by the Seoul Metropolitan City. Equipped with a range of function rooms as well as guest...

  • 

    T Mark Hotel Myeongdong (티마크호텔 명동)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    The T Mark Hotel located in Myeongdong is a premier business hotel with 14 above-ground floors and 4 basement floors. The hotel has 288 guest rooms, which inclu...

  • 

    Pacific Hotel (퍼시픽 호텔)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Pacific Hotel is situated near Namsan Mountain and N Seoul Tower, one of the most popular attractions in Seoul (particularly among Korea drama lovers). The hote...

  • 

    Hotel PJ (호텔PJ)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Serving over 30 years of tradition, Poongjun Hotel first opened its doors in 1970. The distinguished hotel offers 250 guest rooms with impeccable service and a ...

  • 

    Myeongdong Guest house - Goodstay (명동게스트하우스 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Located in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, Myeong Dong Guest House has the best environment for shopping and tourism as it is surrounded by Myeong-dong, Namdaemun ...

• Restaurants

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    The Korea House (한국의집)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Located in the center of Seoul, The Korea House is a must-visit tourism spot as a multi-cultural place offering royal cuisine as well as traditional art perform...

  • 

    Pildong Myeonok (필동면옥)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Most foods from the northern region are characterized by their mild taste. In particular, Pyeongyang-style cold buckwheat noodles has a milder flavor compared t...

  • 

    Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi (충무로 쭈꾸미 불고기)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi has been loved by customers for 40 years with only Sutbulgui jjukkumi bulgogi (charcoal-grilled ocellated octopus with bulgogi). In p...

  • 

    Jingogae (진고개)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Located in Chungmuro, Jingogae (진고개) has been in business for 40 years and by word-of-mouth has become well-known for its traditional food. The most famous dish...

  • 

    Yangmiok - Euljiro Branch (main store) (양미옥-을지로본점)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Yangmiok takes pride in serving customers dishes prepared with only the finest ingredients. A special sauce made with soy sauce, sugar, chili powder, sesame oil...

• Shopping

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    The shop at KOREA HOUSE (한국의집 문화상품관)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Craft Workshops
    The shop at KOREA HOUSE strives to promote traditional crafts and culture through their products. This store plays an important role in the production of tradit...

  • 

    YH KIM [Korea Quality]

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Located in Myeong-dong of Jung-gu, Seoul, YH KIM is a leather specialty brand. Since its opening in 1990, YH KIM has produced various and unique leather and lea...

  • 

    Gana Glasses - Myeong-dong 2nd Branch (가나 안경원 (명동2호점))

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Gana Glasses is a popular shop among Japanese tourists and is known for having high-quality eyeglasses at reasonable prices. Precision of products and swift del...

  • 

    Electronic Land Cook & King Myeong-dong Branch[Korea Quality]

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Duty Free Shops
    Located right at the heart of the Myeong-dong shopping district in Jung-gu, Seoul, Electronic Land Cook & King is a tax refund shop for Korean and foreign shopp...

  • 

    Migliore - Myeongdong Branch (밀리오레 (명동점))

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    Migliore Shopping Mall, located in Myeong-dong, provides customers with easy access to its stores, as it is directly connected to the Myeongdong Subway Station ...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Chungmuro Station (Seoul Subway Line 3 & 4), Exit 3 or 4.
  - Walk along the road between oh!zemidong (Chungmuro Media Center) and Maeil Business Newspaper Building (150m).
  
  [Bus]
  Get off at Toegyero 3(sam)-ga (National Pension Service) Bus Stop.
  Bus No. 104, 105, 140, 263, 507, 604, 421, 7011
  
  Get off in front of at Twegye 3(sam)-ga (Hanok Maeul, Korea House) Bus Stop.
  Bus No. 263, 104, 507, 421, 02 or Seoul City Tour Bus.