Tours and Tickets to Experience Bukchon Hanok Village

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Although there is no entrance fee to visit Bukchon Hanok Village, certain attractions within the village may charge an entrance fee. Several Seoul sightseeing tours include a stop at Bukchon Hanok Village along with other area highlights, such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, with tours starting at around US$30.

Bukchon Hanok Village is located in the northern part of Seoul, between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. Bukchon means “northern village” in Korean, and the area was so named because it sits north of Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. The closest subway station is Anguk Station on Line 3 (exit 2).

Yes, it is possible to stay overnight in a hanok in Bukchon Hanok Village. The village is home to several guesthouses and hanok hotels, and certain private hanoks will rent out a room or the full property for overnight stays. Amenities and modern conveniences will vary from property to property.

Yes, visitors can visit the Bukchon Traditional Culture Center for information and cultural programs, watch performances at the Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater, explore public hanoks on a self-guided or guided tour, and take part in workshops on traditional culture and activities such as textiles, painting, knotwork, and fermentation, among other crafts.

Yes, photography is generally allowed in most of Bukchon Hanok Village, though it’s restricted in certain streets and alleys. Also, since the area includes private homes and residences, visitors are asked not to take photos of any private spaces (such as through a doorway or over a wall) without permission.