The 8 Best Photo Spots in Bukchon Hanok Village Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Bukchon Hanok Village is one of the most visited places in Seoul 鈥� and with good reason! It鈥檚 easy to get lost in the narrow streets of Bukchon but if you want a clear overview and route, you should check out the most beautiful photo spots in the village, also called the聽8 views of Bukchon.

Bukchon Hanok Village should be on every聽Seoul itinerary聽as it is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Seoul. It is situated on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, and Jongmyo Royal Shrine聽and consists of many narrow alleys, traditional Korean Hanok houses and showcases a 600-year-old urban environment. Bukchon used to be the residential quarter of high-ranking government officials and nobility during the Joseon Dynasty and comprises the neighborhoods of Wonseo-dong, Jae-dong, Gye-dong, Gahoe-dong, and Insa-dong.

Start your tour of the聽8 views of Bukchon with this amazing view of Changdeokgung Palace.聽This beautiful complex is one of the 鈥淔ive Grand Palaces鈥� built by the kings of the聽Joseon Dynasty聽(1392鈥�1897). ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: The 8 Best Photo Spots in Bukchon Hanok Village Seoul
Guide Location: South Korea » Seoul
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Linda Dunsmore
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Panoramic view of Changdeokgung Palace
Wonseo-dong Gongbang-gil
11 Gahoe-dong area
Downward alley in Gahoe-dong
Upward alley in Gahoe-dong
31 Gahoe-dong
Stone steps in Samcheong-dong

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