๐ Bukchon Hanok Village
Seoul ยท Jongno-gu ยท History / K-Culture
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Charming traditional Korean tiled houses situated between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- Visiting is limited to 10:00โ17:00 in the residential area. Tourist access is restricted from 17:00 until 10:00 the next day.
- Closed days
- Check the official page.
- Admission
- Free.
- Area
- Seoul, Jongno-gu
- How to get there
- Near Anguk Station (Line 3, Exit 2)
- Time needed
- About 1โ2 hours
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
Charming traditional Korean tiled houses situated between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Panoramic alleyway views overlooking the modern Seoul skyline
- Hanok alleys with views toward Gyeongbokgung and the city
- Photo spots on the public lanes
- Bukchon Village Information Center for maps and English help
04. Recommended Walking RouteA simple order for your visit
- Start at Anguk Station, Exit 2
- Walk uphill into the hanok lanes
- Take in the view over the rooftops
- Continue to Samcheong-dong cafรฉs or Gyeongbokgung
05. Travel TipsGood to know before you go
- Tourist access to the residential lanes is restricted from 17:00 to 10:00, so visit during the day. Rules can change.
- Real people live here: keep your voice down, do not use megaphones, and do not photograph house interiors.
- The Bukchon Village Information Center near Anguk Station Exit 1 has maps and English help. It is closed on Sundays.
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Near Anguk Station (Line 3, Exit 2).
Nearby attractions
- Gyeongbokgung Palace ยท 0.9 km away
- Gwangjang & Myeongdong Markets ยท 1.8 km away
- N Seoul Tower (Namsan) ยท 3.5 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-23. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.