Homes between two royal palaces
The slopes between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung became a prominent residential area inside the capital.
LOCAL HALF-DAY GUIDE · Seoul
Bukchon Hanok Village
북촌A historic residential quarter between two royal palaces, known for hanok lanes that still form part of a living neighborhood.
01 · HISTORY
How this neighborhood changed
Urban hanok fill divided lots
Large parcels were divided and compact hanok were built for a growing urban population.
Preservation becomes a city project
Public preservation programs strengthened efforts to keep both the historic landscape and everyday residential life.
02 · WALK
Three-stop walking route
북촌한옥마을
Bukchon Hanok lanes
Walk quietly through a neighborhood where people still live.
백인제가옥
Baek In-je House
See a well-preserved modern-era hanok residence.
창덕궁
Changdeokgung Palace
Finish beside one of Seoul's major royal palaces.
Getting there
Anguk Station
3–4 hoursBefore you go
Bukchon is a residential neighborhood. Keep voices low, avoid private doorways, and follow posted visiting-hour guidance.
Opening hours, admission, and transport conditions can change. Check the linked map and official information before you go.