Bukchon, Oasis in Central Seoul
Bukchon, Oasis in Central Seoul
CLEAN, quiet, comfortable, and well-appointed. That impression immediately ambushed when stepping foot mouth "alley" traditional perkamp¬ungan in Bukchon, Seoul, South Korea. Lined hanok, traditional Korean name for the house, like throw visitors into the past.
A number of elderly people sitting holding a sort of signage. Red hat seniors who are in fact a sort of tour guide, which can be questioned by tourists who visit the village.
The rest is silence. Whispers tourists who admire the houses in the village heard. A number of bulletin boards are urged visitors to avoid noisy township was plastered on the walls of the house.
"Yes, this traditional village is still inhabited like a village," said Charlie Park, manager of marketing and sales for a Korean company, which accompany around.
Bukchon village is like the past is left due to the current very rapid modernization Seoul. Bukchon Seoul as untouchable development which has become one of the metropolitan cities of the world. Seoul has changed face since its destruction 70 years ago because of the civil war with North Korea.
Bukchon become a sort of oasis in the middle of the modernity of Seoul. Region, which according to CNN Travel is one of the places to visit in Korea, it was like a settlement that is stalled in the past at the time of the Joseon Dynasty.
Although-as said Charlie-Bukchon is like a village, when I visited in early October there was no frenzy of village life as we know it. The atmosphere was cool. The two cars parked on the narrow road, which is clean, smooth asphalt.
The streets became a kind of passageways that touch of hanok. Besides the tourists, there was no passing or the bustle of its citizens. The atmosphere and old-fashioned atmosphere is still felt.
Some houses it opens the door wide open for the tourists. A number of homes also became a kind of art gallery exhibiting traditional crafts. However, there is absolutely no atmosphere merchants offering goods, all as presented is.
In addition there are making the gallery and tearooms, a number of hanok house into an inn (homestay) for tourists. Those who stay can interact directly with a Korean family and learn directly of their tradition.
The host prepares a variety of activities, including making kimchi (Korean pickled kind), using fashion hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), or learning to write calligraphy Korea.
"If you want to take pictures, better go up first to the top, then from there a more beautiful scenery," said Charlie.
We climbed the sloping uphill road about 150 meters. When arriving at altitude, and turned: a contrasting landscape presented. This is where the best spot to enjoy the scenery as a whole.
Hanok village was like a besieged modern buildings, towering. Structure-hanok hanok village with neat become incredible scenery with a background of N Seoul Tower in the distance.
A number of tourists was not wasted for photographing the stunning scenery or simply berswafoto (selfie).
According to records, the majority of the inhabitants of the township was a direct descendant of a noble family, influential figures, or official of the Joseon Dynasty. Korean community leaders lot of that comes from this village.
Bukchon in Korean means 'village north' to indicate that the township is located in the north area of Jongno and Cheonggye River flow.
This village is also located not far from the famous Gyeongbok Palace. It lies between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palace make the region into a tourist package that must be visited.
Moreover, its popularity skyrocketed after the settlement became to be part of the background of reality television program Korea 1 Night 2 Days and television series Personal Taste. However, the fame which brought over 600,000 tourists that does not change the beauty of Bukchon.
The Seoul government is very traditional village Bukchon preserve this. Even within a certain radius, the new homes that are built around the need to follow the hanok architecture, their traditional home.
Bukchon, Oasis in Central Seoul
CLEAN, quiet, comfortable, and well-appointed. That impression immediately ambushed when stepping foot mouth "alley" traditional perkamp¬ungan in Bukchon, Seoul, South Korea. Lined hanok, traditional Korean name for the house, like throw visitors into the past.
A number of elderly people sitting holding a sort of signage. Red hat seniors who are in fact a sort of tour guide, which can be questioned by tourists who visit the village.
The rest is silence. Whispers tourists who admire the houses in the village heard. A number of bulletin boards are urged visitors to avoid noisy township was plastered on the walls of the house.
"Yes, this traditional village is still inhabited like a village," said Charlie Park, manager of marketing and sales for a Korean company, which accompany around.
Bukchon village is like the past is left due to the current very rapid modernization Seoul. Bukchon Seoul as untouchable development which has become one of the metropolitan cities of the world. Seoul has changed face since its destruction 70 years ago because of the civil war with North Korea.
Bukchon become a sort of oasis in the middle of the modernity of Seoul. Region, which according to CNN Travel is one of the places to visit in Korea, it was like a settlement that is stalled in the past at the time of the Joseon Dynasty.
Although-as said Charlie-Bukchon is like a village, when I visited in early October there was no frenzy of village life as we know it. The atmosphere was cool. The two cars parked on the narrow road, which is clean, smooth asphalt.
The streets became a kind of passageways that touch of hanok. Besides the tourists, there was no passing or the bustle of its citizens. The atmosphere and old-fashioned atmosphere is still felt.
Some houses it opens the door wide open for the tourists. A number of homes also became a kind of art gallery exhibiting traditional crafts. However, there is absolutely no atmosphere merchants offering goods, all as presented is.
In addition there are making the gallery and tearooms, a number of hanok house into an inn (homestay) for tourists. Those who stay can interact directly with a Korean family and learn directly of their tradition.
The host prepares a variety of activities, including making kimchi (Korean pickled kind), using fashion hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), or learning to write calligraphy Korea.
"If you want to take pictures, better go up first to the top, then from there a more beautiful scenery," said Charlie.
We climbed the sloping uphill road about 150 meters. When arriving at altitude, and turned: a contrasting landscape presented. This is where the best spot to enjoy the scenery as a whole.
Hanok village was like a besieged modern buildings, towering. Structure-hanok hanok village with neat become incredible scenery with a background of N Seoul Tower in the distance.
A number of tourists was not wasted for photographing the stunning scenery or simply berswafoto (selfie).
According to records, the majority of the inhabitants of the township was a direct descendant of a noble family, influential figures, or official of the Joseon Dynasty. Korean community leaders lot of that comes from this village.
Bukchon in Korean means 'village north' to indicate that the township is located in the north area of Jongno and Cheonggye River flow.
This village is also located not far from the famous Gyeongbok Palace. It lies between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palace make the region into a tourist package that must be visited.
Moreover, its popularity skyrocketed after the settlement became to be part of the background of reality television program Korea 1 Night 2 Days and television series Personal Taste. However, the fame which brought over 600,000 tourists that does not change the beauty of Bukchon.
The Seoul government is very traditional village Bukchon preserve this. Even within a certain radius, the new homes that are built around the need to follow the hanok architecture, their traditional home.
Bukchon, Oasis in Central Seoul
Bukchon, Oasis in Central Seoul
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