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Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)

Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)

7.0Km    2025-06-19

37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture. As Bukchon Hanok Village is an actual neighborhood with people's homes, visitors are advised to be respectful at all times while looking around.

Bukchon Cultural Center (북촌문화센터)

Bukchon Cultural Center (북촌문화센터)

7.0Km    2025-06-19

37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Bukchon Cultural Center, located in a hanok, was established to offer traditional cultural experience opportunities for visitors to the area. The programs include tea ceremony, handicraft, and gugak as well as a Public Relations Exhibition Hall introducing Bukchon culture and hanok. Also, the center houses a space and a pavilion for visitors to relax while traveling.

Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon (북촌 8경)

7.0Km    2024-03-18

37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4161

The Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon can be found at the Bukchon Hanok Village between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. Bukchon was historically a district where the aristocracy of Joseon had resided in, so it is still home to a large number of traditional dwellings, called hanok in Korean. The eight views are as follows: No. 1, view of Chengdeokgung Palace; No. 2, view of Wonseo-dong Handicraft Road; No. 3, view of the Gahoe-dong area; No. 4, view from the hill at Gahoe-dong (Bukchon Observatory); No. 5, the view of the road uphill at Gahoe-dong; No. 6, the view of the road downhill at Gahoe-dong; No. 7, the view at house number (beonji) 31, Gahoe-dong; No. 8, the view of the stone stairway at Samcheong-dong.

Yangpyeong Haejangguk (양평해장국)

Yangpyeong Haejangguk (양평해장국)

7.0Km    2021-03-30

48, Sungkyunkwan-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-742-6960

It is a favorite place frequently visited by the residents of Hyehwa-dong. This restaurant's signature menu is hangover soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

LG Best Shop - Songpa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 송파점)

LG Best Shop - Songpa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 송파점)

7.0Km    2024-04-18

476, Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Jeongdong Guksi (정동국시)

Jeongdong Guksi (정동국시)

7.0Km    2024-06-19

5 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
02-732-0114

Jeongdong Guksi features a rich soup with a clean taste, created by carefully removing the oil dozens of times while boiling Korean beef bones for 15 hours. The restaurant uses this same beef bone broth in their mandutguk (dumpling soup), something not many restaurants do. The rich flavor of the broth combined with the soft dumplings, made in-house daily, is a must-try. The restaurant is also surrounded by many cultural and artistic spaces, making it a great addition to tours in the area.

Sajo Tuna (사조참치)

Sajo Tuna (사조참치)

7.0Km    2020-04-16

107-39, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-364-9838

Sajo Tuna is the perfect restaurant for tuna lovers. It serves fresh tuna served in varied styles to visitors. Chamdarangeo (bluefin tuna) Special Menu consists of the highest-grade tuna cuts along with unique decorations. Also, the standard menu includes gamasal gui (grilled tuna kama), braised tuna head, grilled tuna, and pan-fried tuna. In-house alcoholic drinks such as baengnyeoncho ju (perilla seed and prickly pear liquor) and insam sansuyu ju (ginseng and cornelian cherry liquor) are offered, making this restaurant more outstanding.

Keungiwajip (큰기와집)

Keungiwajip (큰기와집)

7.0Km    2021-09-27

62, Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-9024

It’s a 2018 Michelin Guide restaurant. The best menu at this restaurant is soy sauce marinated crab. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

The Place Seoul (traditional Korean-style guesthouse) / 복합한옥공간 곳

The Place Seoul (traditional Korean-style guesthouse) / 복합한옥공간 곳

7.0Km    2025-03-05

52-11 , Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3255-1289

The Place Seoul in Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, is a meeting place of traditional and modern Korea. It has a yard with a beautiful 80 year-old dogwood tree, and a small garden in which guests can enjoy the passage of the seasons. The Place Seoul is an environment-friendly place which uses eco-friendly consumables such as toilet paper and shampoo. Breakfast is simple and healthy. There are many good cafes in nearby Bukchon, and local tourist attractions include the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

London Bagel Museum Anguk Main Store (런던베이글뮤지엄 안국점)

7.0Km    2024-02-20

20 Bukchon-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

London Bagel Museum is a bagel specialty shop adorned with a wooden-tone interior and a garland in the shape of the British flag. The bagels are made using the traditional British method of fermenting the dough, boiling it, and then baking it in the oven. Jambon butter sandwich bagel, made with sesame bagel filled with ham and butter, is a signature menu item.