EasyTicket Bukchon Hanok Village (Bukchon-ro 11-gil)
📍 가회동, Seoul
This is a dense hanok neighborhood where tiled roofs overlap in layers along the slopes of Gahoe-dong. As you climb the alleys and look back, downtown buildings appear beyond the low rooftops, and that layered view is what makes the classic Bukchon photo backdrop.
The best-known area around Bukchon-ro 11-gil is still a residential neighborhood where people live. As crowds of tourists made daily life more difficult, this section was designated a Special Management Area, and visiting hours are limited to 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A reliable route is to walk up from Anguk Station, pass Bukchon Culture Center and the craft-workshop alleys, then loop back out. The hills continue with plenty of steps and slopes, so comfortable walking shoes are the better choice.
Visitor information
| Address | 서울 종로구 북촌로 53 |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Tourist access is permitted around Bukchon-ro 11-gil from 10:00~17:00 |
| Closed days | Check official information |
| Admission | Free (the entire village is open) |
| Parking | No dedicated parking lot; public transportation is recommended |
| Contact | 02-2148-4161 |
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Useful tips
- Access to Bukchon-ro 11-gil is restricted outside 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., so time your visit accordingly.
- These are residential alleys, so it's best to avoid taking photos in front of gates or making loud noise.
- From Exit 2 of Anguk Station on Line 3, it's about a 10-minute walk to the entrance of the village.
- With slopes and steps one after another, low-heeled shoes are much more comfortable.
- It's right next to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Samcheong-dong, making it easy to combine into a half-day walking route.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I break the restricted hours?
The area around Bukchon-ro 11-gil, designated as a Special Management Area, may impose fines for visits outside the allowed hours. Early in the morning or in the evening, it's safer to walk around Gyedong-gil or toward Samcheong-dong instead.
