A planned urban hanok district
Developer Jeong Se-gwon built compact hanok on subdivided land, creating housing suited to modern city life.
LOCAL HALF-DAY GUIDE · Seoul
Ikseon-dong
익선동Compact lanes of urban hanok developed in the 1920s, now filled with small shops while retaining their original street scale.
01 · HISTORY
How this neighborhood changed
Everyday life fills the lanes
Homes and small businesses shared the compact grid, with courtyards and alleys connecting neighbors.
Old houses become new destinations
Renovated hanok became cafés, restaurants, and shops, bringing new attention to the neighborhood's original form.
02 · WALK
Three-stop walking route
익선동 한옥거리
Ikseon hanok lanes
Explore the compact grid of early urban hanok.
운현궁
Unhyeongung Palace
Add a nearby royal residence to the route.
돈화문로
Donhwamun-ro
Continue toward Changdeokgung through an old city axis.
Getting there
Jongno 3-ga Station
About 3 hoursBefore you go
The lanes are narrow and busiest in the afternoon. Arrive earlier to see the street scale without heavy crowds.
Opening hours, admission, and transport conditions can change. Check the linked map and official information before you go.