Bukchon Hanok Village
| Bukchon Hanok Village | |
 Overview of an area of Samcheong-dong in the Bukchon Hanok Village | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 북촌한옥마을 |
| Hanja | 北村韓屋마을 |
| Revised Romanization | Bukchon hanok maeul |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pukch'on hanok maŭl |
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok[1] and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. Now it is used as a traditional culture center and hanok restaurant, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the Joseon Dynasty.
History
The area of Bukchon, which consists of neighborhoods: Wonseo-dong, Jae-dong, Gye-dong, Gahoe-dong and Insa-dong, was traditionally the residential quarter of high-ranking government officials and nobility during the Joseon Dynasty. It is located north of Cheonggye Stream and Jongno, hence named Bukchon, which means north village. [2]Traditionally, this place was inhabited by nobles, serving in the palace and their families. Later on, due to wars and disasters, the place was occupied by commoners.
Tourism
A poll of nearly 2,000 foreign visitors, conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in November 2011, stated that exploring the narrow streets of Bukchon was their fourth favorite activity in Seoul.[3]
According to data by the Bukchon Traditional Culture Center 30,000 people visited the area in 2007. However, after the Village was featured in television programmes, such as 1 Night 2 Days and Personal Taste, the number rose to 318,000 in 2010. In 2012 the figure is expected to double to more than 600,000.[4]
Gallery
Bukchon Hanok village and modern building in the background
Media
- KBS《Documentary 3 days - Morning at Bukchon》(June 27,2009)
- KBS《1 Night 2 Days(Korean: 1박 2일) - Seoul special》 (September 26,2010)
See also
- Namsangol Hanok Village
- Korean Folk Village
- Hahoe Folk Village
- Yangdong Village of Gyeongju
- Jeonju Hanok VIllage
References
- ↑ Rachel Sang-hee Han; Frances Cha (17 December 2012). "13 things you've got to do in Seoul". CNN Travel. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ↑ Joe, Yong-hee (28 June 2002). "Old area offers eye-opening slumber party". Joongang Daily. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ↑ "Mt. Nam Tops List of Foreign Tourists' Favorites". Chosun Ilbo. 28 November 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- ↑ Kim, Hyung-eun (16 November 2012). "Historic Bukchon besieged by tourists, businesses". Joongang Daily. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
- "Bukchon, a trip back to the past in Seoul". Seoul Metropolitan Government official website. 2006-09-18. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
- "Introduction of Main Programs of Hi Seoul Festival 2007". Hi Seoul Festival. 2007. Archived from the original on November 3, 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
- Michael Gibb (2007-10-15). "Living History in Bukchon". Ryu Seunghoo (photo). Seoul Metropolitan Government Official website/ Monthly SEOUL. Archived from the original on November 4, 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
- Jeremy Ferguson (2007-09-08). "Korea's hanoks offer a glimpse of centuries-old lifestyle". Seoul Metropolitan Government official website/Toronto Star. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
- Anna Fifield (2006-10-07). "Seoul - New life for an old way of building". Financial Times. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
- "Restoring the Continuity of Seoul's History and Culture". Seoul Metropolitan Government Official website. 2004-07-01. Archived from the original on 2008-07-25. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
- KTO Sydney (2003-09-11). "Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous". Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). Retrieved 2008-05-07.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bukchon Hanok Village. |
- Bukchon Hanok Village - Seoul's official site
- Bukchon (Jongno-gu)
- Gallery of Buchon Hanok Village
- Bukchon Walking Tour at the Royal Asiatic Society - Korea Branch
- (Korean) Gahoe-dong Hanok Village at the Women Dong-a
- Seoul Bukchon Guesthouse
Coordinates: 37°34′59″N 126°59′01″E / 37.58306°N 126.98361°E