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Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul

, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Seoul

Description

Namsangol Hanok is a traditional village situated on the site of a previous Joseon-era summer resort called Jeonghakdong, hence the presence of a garden and pavilion. Visitors can explore a handful of hanoks (traditional Korean houses) that were restored and moved there. Trivia: a time capsule was buried there in 1994 and is scheduled to be opened in 2394, to mark Seoul's 1,000th anniversary.

Access & Transport

The village is located in the Jung district, adjacent to Namsan park (northeast side). The Chungmuro subway station (3, 4) is 200m away.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this attraction with a walk in Namsan Park and perhaps a ride up the N Seoul Tower.

Meta review

Listed in travel guides and blogs as one of the best traditional villages in Seoul, online reviews are somewhat tame. The houses provide a good overview of the lifestyle under the Joseon Dynasty but nothing really invites visitors to stay longer - so worth taking a few pictures and that's about it. That being said, the peaceful atmosphere in the park and by the pond is quite enjoyable after the busy streets and main palaces of Seoul.

Environmental & Social

We deem this attraction neutral from social and environmental perspectives

Conclusion

Namsangol Hanok is small and holds limited interest, but if you are in the neighbourhood and have not seen any hanok as yet, then it warrants a visit.

Key positive

Enjoyable garden and pavilion at the back

Free admission and proximity to subway station

Key negative

Very few houses and not much to see

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
The garden has wider opening hours

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY09:00 - 21:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 21:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 21:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 21:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 21:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 21:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY09:00 - 20:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 20:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 20:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 20:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 20:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 20:00

Pricing
Free

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