Bukchon Hanok Village

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It has a great scenery at the top of the small hill. The hill ain't steep so don't worry about your energy. You will pass traditional Korean houses, some of them even have people living in it. Sure good place for photo taking. I very recommended going there.

Stepping into Bukchon Hanok Village feels like travelling back to the Joseon Dynasty. Once home to aristocrats and high-ranking officials, this neighborhood preserves hundreds of traditional hanok houses in the heart of modern Seoul. Today, the village stands as a cultural treasure, offering visitors a peaceful stroll through narrow alleys lined with beautiful wooden homes, many now operating as galleries, tea houses, and guesthouses. A rare blend of heritage and city life—truly worth the visit.

The area is as you would imagine, what really elevates it is the peaceful nature and respect visiting people have for it by being quiet and keeping the area clean. It is lovely to see the hanoks being maintained beautifully and the views over some of the city are worth a visit. Please note that on Sundays some of the alley ways close to allow a break from tourist traffic.

Beautiful traditional village with houses that date back 600 years and have been kept up beautifully and are lived in. You can't make noise in the area as residents have complained of over tourism so there are security people stationed in a few places around the village to enforce the no noise policy. The houses are really nice. You have to walk the streets. I did not see any full size cars on the streets . There are some of the homes that are short term rentals. If you happen to rent in the area, there is a company "Nostalgia" that will deliver your baggage via an electric small utility vehicle to the home you rent. This is very handy as the village is on a hillside so you have to walk up the streets. Very nice area.

Please be respectful when you are here! So sad tourist keeps on talking loudly when signs are posted requesting tourist to be respectful when enter a place where local actually lives.. come here early in the morning or late to avoid tons of tourist.! Walked up to the foot o capture that million dollar view of the old with the sky scrapers as the back drops!