Bukchon Hanok Village

Traditional hanok lanes and photogenic viewpoints.

Why go

Bukchon is a hillside neighborhood of preserved hanok (traditional houses) between two palaces, with quiet lanes and rooftop views.

It's a living residential area, so it rewards a calm, respectful stroll.

Set on the hill between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces, this centuries-old quarter is famous for its 'Bukchon Hanok 8 Views' photo spots, and many of its old houses now hold craft workshops, tea houses and tiny museums you can step into.

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Good to know

• Keep your voice down — people live here.
• Mornings are quietest for photos.
• Combine with Gyeongbokgung and Insadong nearby.
• The classic viewpoints are up the steep Gahoe-dong lanes; signs ask visitors to keep quiet during residents' morning and evening hours, and a free area map is available at the neighborhood info center.

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