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Walk through Bukchon Hanok Village, a 600-year-old neighborhood nestled between Seoul's grand palaces. You'll navigate narrow alleys lined with traditional Korean houses, visit artisan workshops, and discover the vistas that have defined this historic quarter for centuries.

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  1. Changdeokgung

    Begin with a view across to Changdeokgung Palace, one of the Joseon Dynasty's Five Grand Palaces, which anchors this entire hillside neighborhood.

    99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea·viewpoints
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  2. Bukchon Hanok Village

    Wander Wonseo-dong Gongbang-gil, an alley where traditional craftspeople still work in their studios, keeping centuries-old techniques alive.

    Gyedong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea·art & culture
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  3. Bukchon Yukgyeong (Photo Spot)

    Explore the Gahoe-dong area, where beautifully maintained hanok houses line quiet streets, offering a glimpse of Seoul's residential past.

    31-48 Gahoe-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea·architecture
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  4. Bukchon Hanok Village

    Walk down this historic alley in Gahoe-dong to see how the traditional streetscape unfolds as you descend the hillside.

    Gyedong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea·viewpoints
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  5. Stairway Alley to Bukchon Hanok Village

    Climb back up the same alley to appreciate how the old tile roofs and wooden structures frame the modern city skyline above.

    62-15 Samcheong-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea·viewpoints
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  6. Bukchon Yukgyeong (Photo Spot)

    Visit this residential corner of Gahoe-dong for a quiet moment among the hanok houses that define the village's character.

    31-48 Gahoe-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea·architecture
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  7. Seosulla-gil (Jongmyo Shrine Stone Wall Walkway)

    Descend the charming stone steps toward Samcheong-dong, a gentler transition from Bukchon's traditional quiet into a livelier neighborhood below.

    104-1 Gwonnong-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea·hidden gems
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