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Bukchon Hanok Village · Seoul

A lived-in neighbourhood of traditional houses. Keep quiet and respect visitor restrictions. The sloping lanes bring traditional rooftops and city views together. This is a residential neighbourhood, not an outdoor set. Follow signs in restricted visitor areas, keep doorways clear and avoid photographing inside homes.

Bukchon Hanok Village, Jongno, Bukchon, Seoul, South Korea

Check current visiting hours and closed days with the official source.

Outdoor visit free

The sloping lanes bring traditional rooftops and city views together. This is a residential neighbourhood, not an outdoor set. Follow signs in restricted visitor areas, keep doorways clear and avoid photographing inside homes.

Plan around the weather and the visiting programme.

Suggested: 1–2 hours

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