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 many alleys, hanok and is
preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.
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Bukchon Hanok Village.
The area of Bukchon was traditionally the residential quarter of
high-ranking government officials and nobility during the Joseon
Dynasty.
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In Bukchon that has over 600 years of history surrounding it many of
these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses,
restaurants, and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to
experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean
culture.
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Many tourists come here for photo opportunities and to immerse
themselves in the history that is now surrounded by the modern Korea.
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Recently in 2018 because of so many tourists visiting the area they
have changed the hours of when people may visit from 9-5
Monday-Saturday and Sundays is now closed off to nonresidents.
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Currently there is an issue with tourists making trouble for the
residents that live there. Residents who live there are not very happy
that their resident environment is being taken over by an overwhelming
number of tourists taking photos all the time.
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See more at
Hanok - Wikipedia.
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