Explore the traditional charm of Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul, South Korea.Culture · Hidden gem

Seochon Village

서촌

Seochon, Seoul · 서울

The village west of Gyeongbokgung — low hanok streets that never became a museum, still holding butchers, bookshops, small galleries and the odd artist’s studio.

Why it’s worth it

Bukchon has signs asking you to be quiet. Seochon does not need them, because people are actually living their lives here. Go for the lanes, not a viewpoint.

CategoryCulture
AreaSeochon
HoursAlways open
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