Bukchon Hanok Village Guide: Top Photo Locations & How to Find Them on Maps
Explore Bukchon Hanok Village — Directions, Walking Route & Photo Spots About Bukchon Hanok Village Located between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village was once the residential area for high-ranking officials and noble families during the Joseon Dynasty. When Seoul’s city boundaries expanded in the 1930s, Bukchon evolved into a cluster of elegant hanok (traditional Korean houses) that blended old architecture with early modern urban planning. Today, it stands as a living museum where tradition and daily life coexist. How to Get There The best way to reach Bukchon Hanok Village is by taking Subway Line 3 to Anguk Station. Exit 2 or 3, then follow the signs toward Bukchon Hanok Village. You can also search “Nature Republic Bukchon Branch” on Naver or Kakao Maps — that’s a familiar landmark where most walking routes begin. Most visitors start from the bottom and walk uphill through narrow alleys filled with charming cafes and bout...