Enjoy the Past and the Present of Seoul with A'REX (Travel to Bukchon, Seoul)

1. Bukchon Hanok Village

  

"Bukchon Hanok Village", the famous attraction in Seoul, is known as the representative of Hanok Village in Korea that enables you to feel the past of Seoul. When spring comes, the weather becomes better and making it the best time to travel, many people will visit Bukchon Hanok Village.

Recently, Seoul Metropolitan City and Hanok Village work together and put in efforts to build new traditional houses, repair and decorate the houses to maintain the nice Hanok Village for the tourists. Many people heard about this and have shown their support.

Bukchon Hanok Village is a residential area with Korean traditional houses around Bukchon area that is located in between Gyeongbukgong Palace and Changdeokgong Palace. The name "Bukchon" came about as the village located in the northen part of Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno, and widespread to Gahoe-dong, Songhyeon-dong, Anguk-dong, etc. Moreover, Bukchon Hanok Village has 8 photo spots from Bukchon View 1 to View 8. It is recommended to visit all "Bukchon 8 views".

2. Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion

If Bukchon Hanok Village is where you can feel the past of Seoul, Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion is the attraction for you to enjoy the present of Seoul. At the peak of Bugaksan (324m), there is a Hanok style Pavilion built for you to enjoy the city night view.

There is a cafe in 1st floor, restaurants and observatory on the 2nd floor. There is also an interesting post box known as "slow mail box" which allows you to post letters but you will only receive the letter one year later.

Towards the northern part of Bugak Skyway, you can see the panoramic view of Pyeongchang-dong, known as the rich village of Seoul. You can also watch the sunset and enjoy night view here.

Towards the Southern part, you can enjoy the beautiful night view of Seoul and on days with clear sky, you can view not only Seoul, but also Bucheon and Ilsan. This makes it a cool observatory. Just like this, you can enjoy the past and the present of Seoul at the same time. How about planning a trip to both Bukchon Hanok Village and Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion?

[Information about Bukchon Hanok Village]

Address:

37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Getting Here: Take Airport Railroad to Seoul Station > Transfer to Seoul Subway Line 1 at Jongno-3(sam)-ga Station > Transfer to Seoul Subway Line 3 > Get off at Anguk Station

Operating Hours:

Opens all year round

Admission Fee:

Free

[Information about Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion]

Address:

Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Admission Fee:

Fress (Parking fee: KRW300 per 10 mins)

Operating Hours:

11:00 - 23:00