Villages - The Seoul Guide

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is a historic village dating back almost 600 years to the Joseon Dynasty which features hanok or Korean traditional houses. Bukchon means "northern village." The quaint residential village lies in a hilly neighborhood north of Cheonggyecheon Stream and between two royal palaces, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace. A hanok is an traditional wooden house that were at a time found all over Korea.

Namsangol Hanok Village

Namsangol Hanok Village is a traditional Korean village that features Korean houses and pavilions, a beautiful small pond, and an interesting time capsule. This area is one of the most beautiful and scenic locations in all of Seoul. A summer resort known as Jeonghakdong was once located here. The resort was also known as Cheonghak-dong for the blue cranes (cheonghak) that were said to have flown in the area.