Since my
travels were mostly of exploring the places through its culture and somehow experience
its traditional setting if applicable, and trying authentic fares that it has
to offer. Seems that I have an old soul living in a modern world. With that, I ensured
that I shouldn’t missed the Bukchon Hanok Village during our #AutumnInKorea
getaway. Though, I originally planned to wear a hanbok while roaming around at
this Korean traditional village, it didn’t push through because of some
inevitable circumstances. But glad, that I was able to explore and immense my
being on its undying beauty that has been present for years.
Bukchon
Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with
a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok
Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal
Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and
is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. With that having
said, I was up for a day of a long walk and sightseeing thus, I made sure that
I wear comfortable clothing especially foot wear for me to stand still between cold
weather and discovering new things and this Airmax 90 in triple white I’m wearing that
I’ve got on Nike.com always
made my trips comfortable, I’ve been wearing this on my out-of-the-country
travels.
Meanwhile,
the village is home of hundreds of traditional houses which is called hanoks
and still functions as a residential neighborhood to date so be mindful and be
a responsible traveler. Though, some of the hanoks are now operates as cultural
centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses. Oh boy, public restrooms were
tidy and clean and equipped with toiletries – for free use.
After several
hours of knowing and exploring the traditional village, I spotted a beautiful café
as we walked in one of the alleys. Gallery Café Gahoe Hankyunghun has a beautiful
interior and is located within the village – a hanok that was converted into a gorgeous
café that serves good tasting coffee and yummy cookies. It was a dream café for
me, though – the ambiance, the interiors, everything in it! Well, one of my
agenda in my travels is to look inspiration for the business that I want to put
up someday. Coming home being inspired and loaded with so many ideas are perks
that I get from travelling for me to work even harder and smarter.
How to get there
By subway, get off at Anguk station (line 3), exit 2. Walk straight for about
500m to arrive at Bukchon Hanok Village. Bukchon is a residential neighborhood
so there’s no main gate or demarcation lines. Feel free to turn into any alley
soon as you start seeing the hanoks.
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Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul, South Korea
북촌한옥마을
37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울특별시 종로구 계동길 37 (계동)
Tel: +82 2 3707 8388
Hours of Operation: Mon-Sun, 24 Hours
Admission: FREE
Suggested Length of Visit: 2-4 Hrs.
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