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Namsangol Hanok Village (남산골한옥마을)
- Address
- 28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 중구 퇴계로34길 28 (필동2가) - Type
- Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2261-0500,
+82-2-2261-0517, +82-2-2263-0854,
+82-2-2264-4412 - Homepage
- hanokmaeul.or.kr (Korean only)
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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
Mondays
Activity Information
[Experience Programs]
- 1890 Namsangol Night Market
- 1890 Namsangol Drama
- 1890 Namsangol Filming Site
- Performances
- Events
- Hands-on activities: Wearing hanbok, traditional tea ceremony, etc.
- Traditional wedding ceremony
* Refer to the website for details (www.hanokmaeul.or.kr)
Operating Hours
April-October 09:00-21:00
November-March 09:00-20:00
* Traditional garden open 24 hours
Parking Facilities
Seoul city public parking lot, Daehan Theater parking lot, Dongguk University Yeongsang Center parking lot
* Parking space is limited so traveling via public transit is recommended.
Admission Fees
Free
Facilities for the Handicapped
Free wheelchair rental services, wheelchair accessible ramp (Time Capsule Square), designated restrooms
Parking Fees
[Seoul City Parking Lot] 3,000 won for 1 hour (13 spaces)
[Dongguk University Yeongsang Center Parking Lot] 6,000 won for 1 hour
[Daehan Theater Parking Lot] 3,000 won for 1 hour (120 spaces)
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)
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