I think Samcheong-dong and Bukchon Hanok Village are the neighborhoods I visit most often in Seoul. They’re great for taking photos because they blend traditional and urban atmospheres so well. Just two weeks ago, a friend and I left our bags in a locker at Anguk Station and spent the day leisurely exploring Bukchon Hanok Village. It’s a great place to visit, not only for its photo-worthy spots but also for its many delicious restaurants and cafes serving sweet desserts.
Renting and Wearing Hanbok, Korea’s Traditional Clothing
As a Korean, I have never rented a hanbok in Bukchon. However, whenever I visit, I see many foreigners wearing beautiful hanbok. To foreigners, the traditional Korean clothing, hanbok, looks fascinating, and I think it is a great item for taking even prettier photos. So, while searching for places to rent hanbok in Bukchon Hanok Village, I discovered a place that I would like to introduce to you.
Find Hanboknam Bukchon Branch on Google Maps
Two Famous Restaurants in Samcheong-dong and Bukchon Hanok Village
There is a restaurant I always visit whenever I go to Samcheong-dong or Bukchon. It is a place I visited two months ago after stopping by Namdaemun Market, as I suddenly thought of it and took the 01A bus to get there.
Samcheong-dong Sujebi
This place consistently appears in the Michelin Guide and is one of the must-try spots for anyone visiting Samcheong-dong. Sujebi is a dish made by taking thin flour dough into a broth in small portions, adding ingredients like potatoes and pumpkin, and simmering it thoroughly. It has absolutely no spiciness; it is light and savory, so I am confident that it is a flavor that everyone, including foreigners, will enjoy without any strong preferences.
Here is a tip from me
- If you visit on the weekend, be prepared for a wait. People line up incredibly long. I recommend visiting on a weekday.
- You can get off at Anguk Station or Gyeongbokgung Station and walk, but you can get there more comfortably by taking Bus 01A like I did, or the Jongno 11 village bus. If you want to comfortably take the subway and buses multiple times in Seoul, please read Vivid Review of the Seoul Climate Card (Actual User Review). It will be very helpful.
View Samcheong-dong Sujebi on Google Maps
Onion Anguk
I think this is one of the hot spots for foreigners, especially Japanese visitors. Whenever I pass by here, I always see foreigners standing in long lines. This is a cafe where traditional Hanok (Korean traditional house) and modern desserts blend well together. I highly recommend trying their signature menu item, the Pandoro. If you have walked a lot in Bukchon Hanok Village, I think taking a short break here is a good idea. There are also many traditional cafes in Ikseon-dong, which is close to Anguk Station. Please check out Reasons to recommend Ikseon-dong hanok cafes (Seoul Coffee & Silladang).
Bukchon 8 Scenic Views
If you search on Pinterest or Google, it would be no exaggeration to say that most of the scenery seen in the Hanok Village was captured in photos taken here. That is because you can capture elegant and beautiful photos no matter where you take them. That is why I often go there to take pictures myself.
Among them, the “Bukchon 8 Scenic Views” are places where you can capture and experience the beautiful scenery of Bukchon in various ways. It consists of a total of eight locations, and I think visiting each one to collect pretty photos, much like stamping a stamp, is a unique way to travel.
I haven’t been able to visit all eight myself yet. Haha. The spot where I took a photo climbing a slope with the densely packed Hanoks in the background and Namsan Tower visible in the distance was also taken at one of the 8 Scenic Views.
A word of caution here
Although Bukchon Hanok Village looks like a well-crafted museum from the outside, it is actually a residential area where residents live. There are signs posted everywhere asking visitors to keep quiet. Therefore, when traveling here, please refrain from making loud noises and travel quietly out of consideration for the residents.
I have written a post introducing Bukchon Hanok Village, a place I frequent. However, besides the spots I mentioned, there are many wonderful cafes, great restaurants, and photogenic spots tucked away in every corner. I believe that seeking out these places is a major part of the fun of traveling. When you visit Seoul, I hope you make sure to visit and experience the places I recommended in this post at least once. To share the true joy of traveling in Seoul, I will strive to select only the absolute best spots for my posts.
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