“Blooming Flowers, Rice” is a restaurant located in Insa-dong. It offers a clean and healthy meal using only eco-friendly organic ingredients for health-conscious modern individuals. From ingredients to interior design and attention to detail in every corner, you can feel the care put into this place. Operated directly by a disabled persons’ corporation, this restaurant receives supplies only from organic ...
Gye-dong Street is a small street located within the Bukchon Hanok Village. Situated in Jongno-gu, Seoul, the street takes its name from the administrative district of Gye-dong. It stretches from Yulgok-ro to the main gate of Jungang High School. Originally, this area used to be a waterway leading to Cheonggyecheon, but it disappeared when the Bukchon Hanok Village was established ...
In Bukchon Hanok Village, there are public hanok buildings that have been donated to the city of Seoul and are open to visitors. Baek In-je House is one such hanok, accessible to visitors as a public space. Thanks to this, it can be visited for free, allowing visitors to explore every corner of the hanok. Below is a description provided ...
Hanok, a traditional Korean residential space distinct from Western-style houses, is a sought-after accommodation for foreign tourists visiting Korea. Not only foreigners, but many Koreans also enjoy spending a healing night in the atmospheric ambiance of a hanok. This popularity stems from the fact that hanoks are unique residential spaces in Korea that appeal to both locals and foreigners alike. ...
In the area of Bukchon Village, also known as Samcheong-dong, located east of Gyeongbokgung Palace, one can easily find stylish and unique restaurants and cafes. Due to the abundance of traditional Korean houses (hanok) in this area, it exudes a distinctive charm that sets it apart from other neighborhoods. “The Epitome of Kalguksu: Hwangsaengga Kalguksu” Just across the street from ...
Bukchon Hanok Village refers to an area densely populated with traditional Korean houses (hanok) located in Gahoe-dong and Samcheong-dong within Jongno-gu, Seoul. While it is commonly referred to as Bukchon for convenience, it strictly includes only certain administrative districts such as Gahoe-dong, Gyedong, and Hwadong. “Origin and History of Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok Village” Bukchon Hanok Village, located to the north ...
In Seoul, you can find several hanok villages. Among them, the most famous is “Bukchon Hanok Village,” situated to the east of Gyeongbokgung Palace. This area was known for being heavily inhabited by high-ranking officials in the past. To the west of Gyeongbokgung lies “Seochon Hanok Village,” which can be described as a bit more modest and tranquil compared to ...