A home of hundred traditional houses
Philstar says, traveling gives us a lot of great
memories we can always look back on. Getting out of our comfort zone opens the
mind to more ideas and possibilities. And while it gives us a peek into how the
rest of the world lives, it also makes us appreciate more what we have back
home. And the emotion of wanting to be away from home and see a place in a new
light is somehow a great experience.
Next Stop, the Bukchon Hanok Village.
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history in the heart of Seoul
Seoul has a long history far back into Korea’s
dynastic past. On my first arrival in the Land of the Morning Calm, high rises
abound, a marked contrast between modern skyscrapers, design shopping malls,
and shanty towns that was immediately striking. What is more interesting about
this “it” city is aside from their highly developing economy and modern
infrastructures, they maintained few of their historical points. What a rich
culture, isn’t it?
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Let’s get into prospective!
As the capital of a country that has gone through
massive development, Bukchon Hanok Village is there standing firm and still.
Joseon’s
gift to the people of Korea
Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
Education Museum and Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon is the only place in Seoul
where you can easily find ancient arrays of Hanoks, a home of hundred
traditional houses, that dates back to the Joseon Dynasty, over 600 years.
Ahn-nyong-ha-se-yo Seoul •
Seoul Education Museum
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The name Bukchon, which literally translates to
“Northern Village”, came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant
Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jogno. Today many of these Hanoks
operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing
visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse in Korean
traditional culture.
Quiet
and quaint
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It is once a clique of high-born families and
high-ranking officials. While it is being swamped with locals and tourists from
all over the globe, the village is also a private residential community of most
Korean people.
May
forever sa Seoul #seoulmate
HOW
TO GET THERE:
37,
Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
A 10-15 minutes away from
Seoul City Hall. Access to the village is also quite easy, take subway Line
3 just one station away from
Gyeongbokgung Station exit No. 01 or No. 02, and get off at Anguk
Station.
In
case you feel like you’re lost, red-coated men are scattered all over the
village and the whole city of Seoul with letter “i” on their head which means “information”
#paraparaansibes
Seoul Education Museum, right before the village
Admission Fees
Free Admission
Operating Hours
24 Hours from Mondays to Sundays
24 Hours from Mondays to Sundays
Opens all year round
Touring around the traditional houses of Bukchon
Disclaimer: Be watchful and sharp while walking, because some areas are privately owned by the locals up to these days. No littering and observe silence.
Telephone
+82-2-2148-4160
+82-2-2148-4160
+82-2-2148-4161
Parking
Facilities
Not available
Not available
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Seoul is such a dynamic, fast-paced metropolitan city. A great balance of the old and the new, as you get both skyscrapers and Hanoks, wide array of irresistible Korean cuisines and local retail side by side with high street, and luxury and reasonable-priced brands.
Truly interesting!
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References:
Traveling doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself
behind
-Martin Rubin
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