2023 HallyuWiki Top 40 Courses: Continually Beloved Travel Destinations in Korea – The Places Loved by Koreans (2) : VISITKOREA

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Jongno, Seoul, Distinctively Korean
Jongno-gu, Seoul

l Location: Jongno-gu, Seoul

Intricately charming Hanoks are seen in K-dramas, movies, and variety shows; the fortress reveals beautiful nightscapes of Seoul; where can one experience and create K-culture firsthand? Head to Jongno, a captivating district that not only conserves tradition and culture but also coexists with the present. A district embracing four palaces including Jongmyo Shrine, a World Heritage Site and the capital of the Joseon dynasty with a history of 500 years.

Insadong Ssamzigil

Ssamzigil in Insadong, named after the word “ssamji,” meaning pocket, is a spiral building housing various quaint Korean craft stores, souvenir shops, galleries, and restaurants. You can shop and experience one-day classes making crafts such as ceramics, mother-of-pearl, leather, copperplate, glass, and Korean paper. It’s a multifunctional cultural space to enjoy various cultural events, exhibitions, and performances.
Insadong Ssamzigil
Address: 44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 인사동길 44)
Inquiries: +82-2-736-0088
Operating hours: 10:30-20:30
Website: https://blog.naver.com/ssamzigil
Naksan Park – Hanyangdoseong Seoul City Wall

A hidden gem in Seoul. Walk the quiet trail along the fortress, adorned with wildflowers amid bustling Seoul, and view the N Seoul Tower and the cityscape of Seoul. Naksan Park offers exceptional views, so make sure to enjoy the nightscape from the point marked “Seoul Night View Observation Point.” Detailed information and maps can be accessed by downloading the Hanyangdoseong guidebook provided by Seoul.
Naksan Park – Hanyangdoseong Seoul City Wall
Address: 288 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Starting point from Heunginjimun Gate) (서울특별시 종로구 종로 288 (흥인지문 출발) )
Address: 41 Naksan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Starting point from Naksan Park) (서울특별시 종로구 낙산길 41 (낙산공원 출발) )
Inquiries: Naksan Park +82-2-743-7985 / Hanyangdoseong Seoul City Wall +82-2-2133-2656
Website: https://seoulcitywall.seoul.go.kr/, https://seoulcitywall.seoul.go.kr/wallcourse/guide/BOOK.do
Sangchonjae House
Sangchonjae House, a Hanok cultural space located west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, allows you to appreciate the interiors of Hanok without staying overnight. It exhibits the excellence of K-culture, the globally recognized heating technology “Ondol,” and the scientific merit of the Korean script Hangul. Besides the exhibits, there are various cultural programs, experiences, and events, let yourself immerse in the beauty of Hanok.
Sangchonjae House
Address: 12-11 Jahamun-ro 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 자하문로 17길 12-11)
Inquiries: +82-2-6013-1142
Operating hours: 09:00-18:00 / Closed Mondays
Website: https://www.instagram.com/sangchonjae

Bukchon Hanok Center for History

How has Bukchon, a Hanok village, been preserved over the years? The Bukchon Hanok Center for History, housed in a remodeled Hanok, sheds light on the history of Bukchon and highlights Jeong Se-kwon, who strived to preserve Korea’s unique residential style. It features traditional Hanoks, and urban Hanoks that were modified from them. Compare and experience the ambiance of Hanok.
Bukchon Hanok Center for History
Address: 3 Gyedong 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 계동 4길 3)
Inquiries: +82-2-747-8630
Operating hours: 10:00-18:00 / Closed Mondays
Website: https://www.instagram.com/bukchonhanok_history