Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon (북촌 8경)

306.7M 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.

Jeongdok Library (서울특별시교육청 정독도서관)

308.3M 2021-05-08

48, Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2011-5799

Jeongdok Library opened in January 1977 on the former site of the Gyeonggi High School in Bukchon, Jongno-gu, Seoul. As a public city library, it boasts little under half a million books and 16,300 reference materials. The Seoul Education Museum in the library houses a collection of 12,000 reference materials.

In addition to basic library functions (lending books and offering archives and reading rooms to the public), the library runs various cultural programs such as monthly lectures by invited authors, photo exhibitions, reading seminars, and music/dance performances.

Aromind (아로마인드)

313.6M 2024-01-30

19-7 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Aromind is a perfume workshop that offers a perfume-making experience with a professional perfumer in a quiet hanok building. Visitors can create their own one-of-a-kind perfume by choosing three out of 30 different scent options that change on a seasonal basis. A perfume one-day class is held for one to eight people for one to one and a half hours. The fee for the experience includes a 50 ml product and a 10 ml sample. They also offer the class in Korean with English interpretation when there non-Korean speaking participants. Aromind is the perfect place to create your own scent to associate your memory of Korea.

Public Hanok Night Out (공공한옥 밤마실)

319.4M 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.

Insa Art Space (인사미술공간)

321.6M 2021-02-26

89, Changdeokgung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-760-4722

Insa Art Space was established in 2000 to support artists who are experiencing financial difficulties. In 2005, Art Space started to develop artistic projects and in 2006, the gallery began to provide project consultations, and publishing and marketing, to develop into a stronger self-sufficient gallery. Currently, the gallery provides special exhibitions for artists and independent curators.

Jigum - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JIGUM 종로)

335.2M 2024-04-18

F1, F2, 21-8, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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SAINT JAMES SAMCHEONG[Korea Quality]/세인트 제임스 삼청[한국관광 품질인증]

336.2M 2024-06-26

78 , Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-742-4628(extension number 207)

The Saint James Samcheong store opened in July 2016 in Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The store exemplifies the quiet yet bustling atmosphere of the Samcheong-dong district, and is well-known for its marine styling. It sells men’s, women's and children's wear, plus shoes, bags and fashion accessories. Featured brands include SAINT JAMES (France), BUDDY (Japan), VEJA (France), SOLUDOS (USA), and BRONTE (Netherlands).

Saint James - Samcheong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (세인트제임스 삼청)

336.2M 2024-04-23

B2F, 124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Tea Therapy (티테라피)

338.3M 2025-10-23

74 Yunboseon-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-7507

Located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Tea Therapy can be of help to those who chronically feel unwell even though they do not have any serious diseases that need to be treated. It is a place where medicinal herbal teas, which once seemed difficult to enjoy, can be enjoyed without hassle and in a unique way. The teas found at Tea Therapy can be brewed within three minutes, similar to herbal teas found in other countries, and are both delicious and good for your health. Tea Therapy recommends tea through testing so even novices can have fun selecting teas that suit them. Tea products are sold here as well, allowing you to enjoy the same flavors at home.

Hwa-un [Korea Quality]화운[한국관광 품질인증]

352.1M 2025-05-20

42 , Bukchon-ro 11da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1373-2457

Hwa-un is a friendly hanok stay in Samcheong-dong, Jongno, Seoul, which is rented out as a single house. The house is high on a hill, giving superb views of Bugaksan Mountain, Inwangsan Mountain, Cheongwadae (Blue House), and Samcheong-dong Road.
There’s a beam projector for watching movies, and a jacuzzi for relieving fatigue.

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