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 on the top of a hill 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]

A large beautiful hanok has open to the public in 2015, as part of the Seoul Museum of History. It is located in a alley, just on the foot of the hill. Entrance is free, the visit allows to see those traditional housing in 15-20 minutes.

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

References

  1. ↑ Rachel Sang-hee Han; Frances Cha (17 December 2012). "13 things you've got to do in Seoul". CNN Travel. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
  2. ↑ Joe, Yong-hee (28 June 2002). "Old area offers eye-opening slumber party". Joongang Daily. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  3. ↑ "Mt. Nam Tops List of Foreign Tourists' Favorites". Chosun Ilbo. 28 November 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  4. ↑ Kim, Hyung-eun (16 November 2012). "Historic Bukchon besieged by tourists, businesses". Joongang Daily. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  • "Bukchon, a trip back to the past in Seoul". Seoul Metropolitan Government official website. 2006-09-18. Archived from the original on 2008-12-20. 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.

Coordinates: 37°34′59″N 126°59′01″E / 37.58306°N 126.98361°E / 37.58306; 126.98361

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.