Submerge yourself into the past by visiting Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul

Gahoe-dong: the center of Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon village is famous for its renovated hanoks (traditional Korean houses) and winding alleys.  The hanoks show a glimpse of traditional Korea, focusing on intricate details that make Bukchon village so unique.  Built in the Joseon era, the neighborhood with hundreds of hanoks clustered together reminds visitors of traditional Korean culture.

Bukchon Village

The village is famous for its 'Bukchon 8 views' which are eight great views of Bukchon Hanok village.  The most famous would have to be Gahoedong-gil where the past is preserved by maintaining the traditional exteriors.  The village also offers a hanok guesthouse for international visitors to experience living in a beautiful hanok, but also housing the modern facilities expected. A traditionnal liquor brewery for Makgeolli (raw rice wine) is also popular among visitors.  If you haven't tasted Makgeolli, you need to give it a try!

Traditional Hanoks

Although the village offers stores, restaurants, and museum for tourists, this neighborhood is an actual residential place where many people live.  It seems that the residents that live in the traditional hanoks step into the past each time they go home.

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Bugak Skyway and the Octagonal Pavilion in Seoul

Palgakjeong- located at the peak of Bugaksan Mountain

Since its opening in 1968, Bugak Skyway in Seoul is known as the most beautiful driving course in Korea.  As you drive along the northeast ridge of Bugaksan (Mt.) covered with greenery and scenic views, the road leads to the peak of the mountain where an octagonal pavilion (Palgakjeong) is located.  Although the road leading to the top is breathtaking, the octagonal pavilion Palgakjeong is just as impressive.  Palgakjeong has an altitude of 342 m, allowing visitors to appreciate a panoramic view of the entire city of Seoul.  Palgakjeong is surrounded by Bukhansan (Mt.) and Namsan (Mt.) which makes the view on top more spectacular.

Panoramic view of Seoul

Bugak Skyway to Octagonal Pavilion offers a striking scenic view of nature and Seoul, but also has hints of Korean history by offering the Kim Sinjo walking route to the public.  This historical route was originally founded by North Korean spies in 1968 in order to secretly attack the South Korean presidential residence.  Fortunately the route was closed off before North Korea could attack and recently re-opened as a tourist attraction for the picturesque scenery offered by the trail.

Along with the spectacular view, visitors can also enjoy a traditional Korean plaza, a pagoda resting area, gardens full of wild flowers and nature walking trails.


Appreciate nature, Seoul, and even a little history by visiting Octagonal Pavilion in Seoul!

Walking trails

 Octagonal pavilion

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