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Korean Food & Culture Walk in Palaces & Hanok
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As you take a leisurely stroll along the stone walls of royal palaces, a rich journey unfolds—one that invites you to enjoy traditional Korean refreshments and explore Korea's culinary heritage. You can wander through hanok villages, experience cultural displays, and savor food with both your eyes and palate, immersing yourself in the everyday sentiments of Korean life. This is more than just a food tour—it's a journey to understand Korean life through its cuisine.
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Total distance: Approx. 1.9 km
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Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest of the remaining royal palaces in Korea and served as the main palace of the Joseon dynasty. Visitors wearing hanbok are granted free admission, and numerous hanbok rental shops are located nearby. Each spring, the “Saenggwabang” program offers a special opportunity to experience the Joseon court’s traditional tea and dessert culture. For more information, please visit the Korea Heritage Agency website.
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The Children’s Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관&국립민속박물관 어린이박물관)
The National Folk Museum of Korea, located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, showcases Korean daily life and traditional holiday scenes from the 19th to 20th centuries. Seasonal foods and customs are vividly presented through lifelike dioramas and videos, making it easy for visitors to understand Korea’s traditional way of life. Audio guides are available in English, Chinese, and Japanese.
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Bukchon Cultural Center (북촌문화센터)
Bukchon Cultural Center is a public exhibition space that showcases the traditional architecture and lifestyle of Bukchon’s hanok. It features a permanent exhibition on Bukchon’s 600-year history, along with an English-language guided tour that offers in-depth explanations about hanok culture. Visitors can participate in the program through online or on-site reservations.
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Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)
Bukchon Hanok Village is a residential neighborhood in central Seoul, where people still live in traditional Korean houses that were adapted for urban life in the early 20th century. As it is a lived-in community, visitors are encouraged to practice “silent tourism” by keeping noise to a minimum. A walk through the village’s narrow alleys reveals a unique harmony between tradition and modernity.
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Introduction
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Recommended travel tips
Osulloc Tea House – Bukchon Branch
This is the Bukchon branch of Osulloc, Korea's leading tea brand, where visitors can enjoy traditional tea in a renovated hanok setting. A variety of tea-inspired beverages and desserts are also available, including green tea ice cream, green tea cheesecake, and milk tea.
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