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Audio Guide Bukchon Hanok Village

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Bukchon Hanok Village
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About this place

Bukchon Hanok Village is a traditional Korean neighbourhood over 600 years old, nestled between the Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces. Hundreds of hanok houses—traditional timber-framed dwellings with characteristic curved roofs—have been carefully preserved here, making it one of Seoul's most photographed districts. Wander the narrow lanes to experience authentic Korean architecture and heritage, visiting traditional tea houses, galleries and craft shops along the way. The area offers a tangible sense of Seoul's past amidst the modern city.

Practical information

Gyedong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Opening hoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Points included in this audio guide

1
Bae Ryeom House Museum

Bae Ryeom House Museum

Bae Ryeom House-Museum is a publicly accessible hanok located in Gye-dong, within the historic Bukchon Hanok Village. This traditional Korean house is one of the key attractions to visit in this neighbourhood district, offering visitors an insight into authentic domestic architecture and heritage from Seoul's old quarter.

2
Baek Inje Residence

Baek Inje Residence

Baek Inje Residencia is a modern hanok (traditional Korean house) built in 1913 in Gahoe-dong, Bukchon. One of the district's finest architectural examples alongside the Yoon Bo-seon Residencia, this 2,460 m² property features rooms and gardens arranged around a central hall, with a separate wing for rest. What to see includes both the main living spaces and the well-preserved courtyard layout typical of early 20th-century Seoul yangban (aristocratic) homes.

3
Bukchon-ro 11-gil (calle panorámica)

Bukchon-ro 11-gil (calle panorámica)

Bukchon-ro 11-gil is Bukchon Hanok Village's most famous and photographed street, celebrated for its steep gradient that frames a striking vista of traditional tiled roofs cascading down the hillside, with Seoul's modern skyline in the distance. Designated as one of the village's official '8 Scenic Views', it's home to several of the most visited photographic spots in the neighbourhood. Worth a visit for both its architectural heritage and commanding panoramic views.

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3 points of interest included
  • 1.Bae Ryeom House Museum
  • 2.Baek Inje Residence
  • 3.Bukchon-ro 11-gil (calle panorámica)

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