Between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces, hundreds of traditional hanok houses line narrow, sloping streets. Joseon-era aristocrats once lived here, and from the top of the hill you can see curved tiled rooftops with downtown skyscrapers behind them.
Please be respectful
Bukchon is a living neighborhood, not a museum. Because of overtourism, some lanes now have restricted visiting hours for tourists.
- Walk quietly and keep conversations low.
- Do not look into or photograph gates, windows or homes.
- Respect the posted visiting hours.
Nearby
Changdeokgung Palace, the cafes of Samcheong-dong, and the tea houses and craft shops of Insadong are all within walking distance.