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Bukchon (Seoul) Bukchon (Seoul) 1. Introduction to Bukchon 2. Bukchon Traditional Culture Center 3. Bukchon 1st View: Changdeokgung Palace 4. Bukchon 2nd View: Wonseo-dong Gongbang-gil 5. Choong Ang High School 6. Bukchon 3rd View 7. Bukchon 4th View 8. Bukchon 5th View 9. Bukchon 6th & 7th Views 10. Bukchon 8th View & Samcheong-dong Observatory 11. Gamgodang-gil Road 12. Jeongdok Library 13. Gyedong-gil Road 14. Samcheondong-gil Road - 1 - 1. Introduction to Beautiful Hanok Village in Downtown Seoul Bukchon Welcome to Bukchon. Bukchon, which is located near Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, refers to the upper town of Jongno and Cheonggyecheon Stream. In the early days of the Joseon Dynasty, the northern and southern towns of the area were called “Bukchon” and “Namchon,” respectively. Now, Bukchon is one of the most famous tourist spots in Seoul. The question is why? It is home to about 1,000 hanoks that represent the traditional beauty of Korea. These hanoks are located in old alleys. Bukchon is also called a “museum in the urban core,” with lots of historic sites, cultural properties and folk relics. You can learn and experience Korean traditional culture at various exhibition halls, museums and craft workshops. Guess who lived in these hanoks? In the Joseon Dynasty, royal and upper class families lived there, as Bukchon was near two palaces. It was also the ideal place to live according to the Feng Shui theory, with Cheonggyecheon Stream in front and Bukaksan Mountain behind it. You can plan your trip to Bukchon around “Eight Scenic Views,” the best photo spots with beautiful scenery. This guide will focus on these eight spots. Before starting your trip, please keep in mind that people live in these hanoks. Please do not peep into a house or make noise in the alleys. Now let’s begin our journey to Bukchon! - 2 - 2. Bukchon Traditional Guide for Bukchon Tour Culture Center With so many attractions in Bukchon, you may not know where to start your trip. Then, visit Bukchon Culture Center to get basic information about it. You can get maps in various languages or take a rest there. Bukchon Traditional Culture Center was originally a house built by Min Hyeong-gi, an influential man in the late Joseon era, for his married son. The structure is valuable in Korean architectural history, as it was modeled after Yeongyeongdang Hall in Huwon Garden of Changdeokgung Palace and was built by the palace carpenter. So, it has been listed as one of the Registered Cultural Properties, or modern cultural heritages especially worth preserving. This house has been demolished and reconstructed. However, it still represents the hanok style of the late Joseon era, as its original form has been well preserved. Hanoks in Bukchon usually divide space into small parts. But, the house feels more spacious, as it was built before such style became popular. As the inside is open to the public, you can see the structure in detail. Bukchon Traditional Culture Center provides various programs on Korean traditional culture, including folk paintings, tea ceremony, knots, Korean paper art and traditional music for local residents. Be sure to take time to visit the Center. It is open to all travelers. - 3 - 3. Bukchon 1st View: View of Changdeokgung Palace over the Changdeokgung Palace stone wall On your trip to Bukchon, you shouldn’t miss the “Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon,” the eight greatest views of the village. Let’s go to the first spot. At the first spot, you can see Changdeokgung Palace over the stone wall. The Palace was built in 1405 as the second palace in the Joseon Dynasty. To get to the spot, go up the street, passing Bukchon Cultural Center, and you’ll see a small four-way intersection. Then, go to a hill to the right. As you go near the top of the hill, the view of the Palace will slowly appear like a surprise gift for you. At first, you will see the side of the Injeongjeon Hall where the king managed state affairs. Then, there is Gyujanggak Library, the royal library and research center, and Seonwonjeon Hall, the place to hold memorial services for former kings. Changdeokgung Palace was where kings stayed for the longest period of time. It was added to the UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list in 1997. It is the only Joseon palace that was added to the list. In the past, kings tried to show off their power by building magnificent and symmetrical palaces. The Forbidden City of China is a good example. Buildings of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the first palace of Joseon, were also built symmetrically. In comparison, Changdeokgung Palace was harmonized with its natural setting, as the terrain was preserved during the - 4 - construction. Its original form has been best preserved among Joseon palaces. So, it became the first Korean palace designated as the World Cultural Heritage. Kings loved this Palace, as it had a large garden that separated private and official areas, compared with Gyeongbokgung Palace where the two spaces were close together. It is said that most kings in the early Joseon Dynasty preferred this palace to Gyeongbokgung, except for King Sejong who devoted himself to managing state affairs. - 5 - 4. Bukchon 2nd View: Town of lower class people Wonseo-dong Gongbang-gil Located between two palaces, Bukchon was home to upper class families. But, lower class people also lived here. Wonseo-dong refers to the western town of Huwon Garden of Changdeokgung Palace. Low-ranking officials and lower class people lived here for generations. This is why Gongbang-gil alley has a rustic atmosphere with small and old hanoks, old shops and craft workshops. At the middle of the alley is the Institute of Korean Royal Cuisine, the academy where one studies royal cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty. The royal cuisine is so historically valuable that it has been designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Heritage. The institute was established by Hwang Hye-seong, who succeeded the last chief cuisine court lady of Joseon. The royal cuisine that appeared in the famous Korean soap opera “Daejanggeum” was all prepared here. It is interesting that the institute is located in Wonseo-dong, which is home to people who served royal families. Why not visit this place to learn about Korean royal cuisine? At the end of the alley is “Wonseo-dong Washing Place”, where you can imagine the lives of ordinary people who did the laundry here. Clean water still flows from where it meets the wall of Changdeokgung Palace. - 6 - School with old history and great 5. Choong Ang High School tradition At the end of the hill on Gyedong-gil Road, you will see a western-style stone building which stands out among surrounding hanoks. This is Choong Ang High School that has a history of over 100 years. This historical place is especially popular among foreign tourists because it is famous as the filming site of the Korean TV drama “Winter Sonata”. You can easily see tourists buy pictures of Korean pop stars at nearby shops. Then, what is it like inside the school? The school, built in the early 20th century, looks like a college campus in foreign countries. It looks quite different from most other Korean high schools that are more box shape. It is said that the building was influenced by western schools in Europe and the U.S. Unlike the main building in the front, the east and west buildings are made of red bricks. Between the buildings, you can see a small garden with old streetlamps, benches and garden trees, which are hard to find in other high schools. The three buildings have been designated as Historic Sites because the well-preserved buildings are helpful for research on Korea’s architectural style in the early 20th century, which features influences of foreign architectures. For your information, the school is not open to the public on weekdays so as not to disturb students. Even if it is open for certain hours on the weekends, you should check the opening hours in advance. - 7 - Harmony of hanoks and traditional craft 6. Bukchon 3rd View workshops Bukchon 3rd View is a hanok alley with hanoks on each side of a narrow alley. You cannot see inside most hanoks, as there are people living there. But, there are many famous museums and craft workshops where you can go inside and join experience programs with a small admission fee. Han Sang-soo Embroidery Museum exhibits colorful embroidery artworks, and Gahoe Museum displays folk paintings, talisman and other folk relics. You can see beautiful traditional ornamental knots at Donglim Knot Craft Workshop or join various traditional craft programs without reservation at Bukchon Traditional Craft Experience Center. Why are there so many traditional craft workshops in Bukchon? As hanoks began to disappear from the village due to development projects since the late 1960s, the government implemented a policy to preserve hanoks in the 1980s. Also, there were movements to preserve traditional culture. So, the city of Seoul purchased hanoks in the village and leased most of them to traditional craftsmen. While Bukchon Cultural Center shows the traditional form of hanok, hanoks here feature a modern-style hanok structure of the 1930s, when a lot of small hanoks were built simultaneously. Most craft workshops have preserved their original form, so you can guess what people’s lives were like in the past. You can also join experience programs at these workshops. At the end of the hanok alley, cross the road to Donmi Pharmacy to go to Bukchon 4th View.
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