Bukchon Hanok Village
Is home to hundreds of hanoks, traditional Korean houses, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty, that ruled from 1392 to 1910, making Bukchon Hanok Village over 600 years old. During this time, royal families, aristocrats, wealthy citizens, and government officials lived in many of the hanok residences in the village. Today, many of these operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience a little bit of korean culture.
These traditional Korean houses are built in a specific architectural style designed to maintain balance with the surrounding environment (mountains, lakes, space, land contours) and are constructed using elements such as long curved roofs and alternating ondol and maru flooring that help keep the home warm in the winters and cool in the summers.
Today in Bukchon there is a charming contrast between the old and new, and the galleries, restaurants and tea houses make it a popular spot for both Seoulites and visitors, who stroll down the streets dressed in "hanboks"
