Bukchon Direction

Welcome to Anguk Station, the primary gateway to Bukchon Hanok Village. Historically, the area south of Cheonggyecheon Stream was called Namchon, home to struggling scholars, while this northern area, Bukchon, was the prestigious…

We turn onto Yun Boseon-gil, a street that exudes a retro yet deeply elegant atmosphere. To our right is the historic Andong Presbyterian Church, founded purely by Bukchon nobles without foreign missionary involvement. …

We step into the Baek In-je House, a magnificent modern hanok. Unlike traditional hanoks, this structure, built in 1913 by the pro-Japanese figure Han Sang-ryong, controversially blends traditional Korean wooden architecture with…

We climb the steep incline to Bukchon-ro 11-gil, to reach what is famously known as Bukchon Scenic View No. 6. …

We descend and cross over to Gyedong-gil. This street possesses a vastly different texture than the polished Bukchon-ro. …

We navigate through a hidden alley to find the Samcheong-dong Stone Steps. These steep, rugged stairs are carved into the bedrock, connecting the elevated hanok village down to the trendy cafes of Samcheong-dong. …

We emerge onto Changdeokgung-gil, walking alongside the immense, ancient stone wall of the palace. The street here is quiet, shaded by massive trees, feeling like the most elegant and reserved section of the neighborhood. …

Our long, meandering walk concludes in the quiet alleys of Wonseo-dong, nestled tightly against the back walls of Changdeokgung Palace. This area, known as Bukchon Scenic View No. …