북촌한옥마을 Bukchon Hanok Village the Northern Village

It's actually really nice to see and look at Korean Traditional Walls and Houses.

Partly because you can never find these kinds of things in Malaysia too.

What is 북촌한옥마을 Bukchon Hanok Village ?

Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses called 'hanok' that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name, 'Bukchon,' which literally translates to 'northern village,' came about as the neighborhoods that the village lies north of the two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse in Korean traditional culture.

It's more like visiting Korean Traditional Houses with tiled roof. They are called 기와집 "gi-wa jib".

To have a looks around this place you can also watch

EXO Showtime Episode 7

한복체험 Hanbok Rental Studio House

You can rent Hanbok here for ₩7,000 and take pictures of your own self in Hanbok !

Pictures are to be taken by yourself or your family members or friends. The ₩7,000 is just for the rental of the Hanbok. One Hanbok per person.

(한복 Hanbok = Korean Traditional Costume)

Cafe

Rest area for you to take a break.

The view from the top

Kindergarden

한국어 사원

The Korean Temple

Kpop Store

Spot your favourite k-idols ?

Walking half way and you are hungry ? Don't worry ! There are Street Food Stalls there too !

맛탕 Mattang - Fried Sweet Potatoes

오뎅 Odeng - Fish Cakes

붕어빵 Boong-uh-ppang - Goldfish Bread

I caught a fish ! Yumm Yummm ~ 😋

낮잠카페 Cafe Nazzzam

Too tired of walking ? Don't worry ! There is a Hammock Nap Cafe there around the corner. You can go there and have a rest on their hammock !

직장인들에게는 점심시간을 이용하여 편안히 낮잠을 잘 수 있는 공간으로, 일반인들에게는 바쁜 일상속에서 벗어나 편안한 공간에서 잠시 쉴 수 있는 힐링 공간으로 사회구성원들이 "낮잠" 을 통해 활력을 찾고 잠깐의 휴식으로

조금 더 행복해지고 조금 더 여유로워지기를 희망합니다

"naZzzam (pronounced as nap in Korean)" offers the relaxing and comfortable space with hammocks and natural interiors perfumed with aroma and gently played piano songs for your perfect break. They hope people would be refreshed and revitalized with this break so you would become healthier and happier.

K-pop fans out there ? This is also the place where an episode of Super Junior M's "Guest House" was filmed. Wanna get the feel of what Eunhyuk and Donghae 선배님 felt when they were here ? You probably might end up in the same hammock that they lay on ! LOL. 

Operating Hours

Tuesday - Friday : 11.00am - 7.00pm

 Weekends : 1.00pm - 7.00pm 

Monday : Close

Website

Price

5,000won buys you an hour of hammock time, which includes a drink

An extra 30 minutes will cost you 3,000 won more, but of course you can stay as long as you like and and the total will be calculated when you leave. 

How to get to Cafe Nazzzam ?

From Anguk Station exit 3, take the first left and keep going straight for about two minutes until you come to a small 4-way intersection. You'll see Cafe Nazzzam across the street on the left, in the same building as the Mini Stop convenience store.

낮잠카페 Cafe Nazzzam

서울시 종로구 계동 115-1 3층 

3rd floor, 115-1 Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

Please keep this in mind and follow the precautions below when visiting Bukchon Hanok Village.

Due to the increasing amounts of visitors to the Bukchon Hanok Village area, the number of complaints from residents living in the village about disruptions in their neighborhood has increased.

Unlike Namsangol Hanok Village or other folk villages, Bukchon Hanok Village is not meant to be a tourist attraction. Although many of Seoul's hanoks can be found clustered together in this area, Bukchon Hanok Village is a residential neighborhood where people actually live. 

☞ Please keep noise levels to a minimum 

(e.g. no loud voices, horsing around, filming, etc.) especially in the 31 Gahoe-dong area.

☞ Please do not litter

☞ Please keep group visits to a maximum of 10 people

☞ Please do not use microphones or loudspeakers

☞ Please do not take photos or film the insides of houses, even if the door is open - privacy.

How to get to 북촌한옥마을 Bukchon Hanok Village ?

Subway
Anguk Station, (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2
Go straight for about 300m and you will arrive at Bukchon Hanok Village.

Public Bus
Red Bus : 9710

Website

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북촌한옥마을 Bukchon Hanok Village
서울특별시 종로구 계동길 37 (계동)
37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
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