Enjoying Bukchon, the Village North of Gyeongbokgung Palace

The streets around Gyeongbokgung Palace are truly antique and beautiful. Recently, young designers have added vibrant colors to the historic Bukchon area, bringing in many galleries and charming little shops. It is a delight to the eyes no matter how far you walk. The refreshing, atmospheric, and peaceful garden at Jeongdok Public Library also lets visitors escape the hustle and bustle of Seoul. The small galleries nearby also offer plenty of visual treats. Source: Walking along the Hanyang City Wall Following Stories

Along the way

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   Gwanghwamun Gate

   광화문

   Gwanghwamun Gate is the south gate and the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. While it served as the royal entrance, as the main gate of the principal palace of Joseon, it was exceptionally grand and magnificent in both scale and formality compared to the main gates of other palaces. Furthermore, with Dongsipjagak (East Watchtower) and Seosipjagak (West Watchtower) situated at the eastern and western ends of its walls, it was the only gate among the Five Grand Palaces of Joseon built in a fortified palace gate style. MoreLess

   

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   Bukchon Hanok Village

   북촌한옥마을

   Bukchon Hanok Village, situated between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo Shrine, is a traditional residential area that has shared in Seoul's 600-year history. Nestled between the two grand palaces, clusters of traditional hanok and branching alleyways have been preserved, dramatically showcasing the landscape of a 600-year-old historic city. Today, it features traditional cultural experience centers, hanok restaurants, and cafes, allowing visitors to indirectly experience the atmosphere of the Joseon Dynasty. MoreLess

   

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   Lunch (Hwangsaengga Kalguksu)

   점심식사(황생가칼국수)

   A restaurant specializing in kalguksu (noodle soup), renowned for its exceptional king-sized dumplings made with a mother's home-style touch. MoreLess

   

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   Jeongdok Public Library

   정독도서관

   Opened in January 1977 on the former site of Gyeonggi High School in Bukchon, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Jeongdok Public Library is a municipal public library housing over 490,000 books and about 16,300 non-book materials, with its affiliated Seoul Education Museum housing over 12,000 educational historical records. Jeongdok Public Library aims to contribute to cultural development and lifelong education by providing the latest information and supporting liberal arts and learning for Seoul citizens. In addition to book lending and access to reference and reading rooms, it organizes monthly author lectures, photography exhibitions, book clubs, puppet shows, concerts, dance performances, and other cultural programs. MoreLess

   

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