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Bukchon Cultural Center (북촌문화센터)
Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
Type : Transmit Culture Institutions
Bukchon Cultural Center, located in a hanok, was established to offer traditional cultural experience opportunities for visitors to the area. The programs inclu... -
Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)
Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that... -
Cheongwonsanbang Studio (청원산방)
Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
Type : Transmit Culture Institutions
Located in Samcheong-dong and established in 1981, Cheongwonsanbang Studio is an art studio by Sim Yong-sik (Intangible Cultural Property designated by City of ... -
Hyangnamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 향나무)
Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
Type : Rare Animals/ Plants/Spectacular Cliffs & Rock Formations
Hyangnamu or 'Aromatic Tree' in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be about 700 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. It ... -
Fine Art Gallery Art Link (갤러리 아트링크)
Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
Opened in March 2003, the Fine Art Gallery Art Link is a gallery that displays art pieces while creating an opportunity for patrons to meet the art and artists....
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Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon (북촌 8경)
- Address 37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 계동길 37 (계동) - Type Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
- Inquiries • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2148-4161 - Homepage bukchon.seoul.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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Introduction
Bukchon, literally translated to northern village, refers to the neighborhood located north of Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. The southern land of Jongno, which is present day Namsan, was referred to as Namchon, meaning southern village. Bukchon Village was resided mostly by relatives of royal families and powerful authorities while Namchon Village was settled by middle class government officials during the Joseon period. Now referred to as the Bukchon Hanok Village, the neighborhood has become one of Korea's most iconic tourist attractions that provide various photo ops. Visitors can take in the outlook of Seoul together with traditional hanok buildings by stopping by the spots of Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon.
[Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon]
Scenic View 1 - View of Chengdeokgung Palace over the stonewall.
Scenic View 2 - View of Wonseo-dong Handicraft Road
Scenic View 3 - View of hanok at Gahoe-dong 11-bunji area
Scenic View 4 - View of Gahoe-dong 31-bunji from the hilltop
Scenic View 5 - View of Gahoe-dong alley (downhill)
Scenic View 6 - View of Gahoe-dong alley (uphill)
Scenic View 7 - View of Gahoe-dong 31-bunji alleyway
Scenic View 8 - View from the Samcheong-dong stone stairway
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Admission Fees
Free
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