Bukchon Cultural Center (북촌문화센터) - Area information - Korea travel information

Bukchon Cultural Center (북촌문화센터)

17.9Km    2025-06-19

37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Bukchon Cultural Center, located in a hanok, was established to offer traditional cultural experience opportunities for visitors to the area. The programs include tea ceremony, handicraft, and gugak as well as a Public Relations Exhibition Hall introducing Bukchon culture and hanok. Also, the center houses a space and a pavilion for visitors to relax while traveling.

Africa Museum of Art (아프리카미술관)

17.9Km    2022-10-26

24-1, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-2430

The Africa Museum of Art was established with the purpose of hosting various art festivals and providing the grounds for researching various art themes. A major principle of the gallery is to promote works of art that actively attempt to explore the human mind.

Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon (북촌 8경)

17.9Km    2024-03-18

37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4161

The Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon can be found at the Bukchon Hanok Village between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. Bukchon was historically a district where the aristocracy of Joseon had resided in, so it is still home to a large number of traditional dwellings, called hanok in Korean. The eight views are as follows: No. 1, view of Chengdeokgung Palace; No. 2, view of Wonseo-dong Handicraft Road; No. 3, view of the Gahoe-dong area; No. 4, view from the hill at Gahoe-dong (Bukchon Observatory); No. 5, the view of the road uphill at Gahoe-dong; No. 6, the view of the road downhill at Gahoe-dong; No. 7, the view at house number (beonji) 31, Gahoe-dong; No. 8, the view of the stone stairway at Samcheong-dong.

The Hanok Smith Likes (스미스가 좋아하는 한옥)

17.9Km    2024-03-11

22-7 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-7003

The Hanok Smith Likes is a restaurant located near Gyeongbokgung Palace, housed in a renovated hanok. It offers a fusion of Korea's traditional beauty with Italian cuisine. Specializing in oven-baked pizza and pasta, it also features a variety of Italian dishes. The oven-baked pizzas are particularly popular, known for their chewy crusts and generous toppings. In 2023, it was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul.

Thrill Me(쓰릴 미)

17.9Km    2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 21

The Fighters of Joseon(조선의 복서)

17.9Km    2025-12-04

서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 31 (동숭동)

Saera - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (세라제화 대학로)

17.9Km    2024-04-19

123-1, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Public Hanok Night Out (공공한옥 밤마실)

17.9Km    2025-06-10

37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-1033

Public Hanok Night Out is a special evening event that allows limited access to the nine public hanok buildings, including the Bukchon Culture Center, after sundown. The event is carefully prepared to make the hanok buildings accessible as much as possible. In addition, the event also offers a variety of programs to entertain the visitors. The event aims to raise awareness about embracing differences and diverse values during this time of ever-changing global society, as well as expand the the cultural values of hanok as something more unique.

Olive Young - Byeollae Mirinae Village Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 별내미리내마을점)

17.9Km    2024-06-27

15, Byeollae 5-ro 5beon-gil, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Old Thieves(늘근도둑이야기)

17.9Km    2025-09-15

서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 22 (동숭동)