BUKCHON HANOK VILLAGE
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A fashionable village that welcomed the aristocrats of the Joseon dynasty, houses with preserved giwa tile roofs.
Bukchon is now a fashionable, must-go area of the capital, where you can stroll, shop and have a drink with a splendid (if sometimes polluted) view of Seoul. The Hanok village of Bukchon was once home to aristocrats during the Joseon dynasty. Some of the tile-roofed houses, known as giwas, have been preserved to the present day. Located between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is 600 years old. This preserved village stands between two large palaces, in a historically important district. Today, it's a good place to get an idea of life during the Joseon dynasty, with a cultural center and restaurants housed in traditional houses. The districts of Wonseo-dong, Jae-dong, Gahoe-dong and Insa-dong all lie north of the Cheonggyecheon River and Jongno, forming Bukchon, which means "northern village", a place that was home to the royal family and high court dignitaries. As some of the houses are still inhabited, we'll try to be as respectful as possible, and as quiet as possible. We recommend a visit in traditional hanbok clothing (which can be rented) to show your "local color". It's best to visit early in the day, otherwise you'll have to fight your way through the hordes of tourists...
Beaucoup de touristes.
Les habitants sont mécontents du bruit que font les touristes. Ils ont interdit quelques temps l'entrée au village.
Le métro station Anguk étant à 10mn, et avec les palais, temples et musées d'arts contemporains et d'histoire à proximité, je recommande de choisir un hébergement de deux-trois nuits dans un des nombreux Hanbok, les auberges traditionnelles, du quartier pour rayonner autour pour un premier séjour dans la capitale.
Un lieu incontournable pour s'imprégner de la culture coréenne, en plein de la mégalopole de Séoul, puisque nombreuses de ces maisons sont transformées en centres culturels, guesthouses, maisons de thé ou encore restaurants.
Si vous souhaitez vivre une expérience unique et vous téléporter dans les temps anciens, n'hésitez pas à endosser le Hanbok, costume traditionnel de la péninsule de Corée, et flaner dans ce village le temps d'une journée, comme le font de nombreux coréens et touristes!