Part 1. 🎭 Seoul Hanok Week 2025 (Sep 26–Oct 5)
Overview
Dates: September 26 – October 5, 2025
Locations: Bukchon & Seochon, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Theme: Celebrating the Beauty of Seoul Hanok
Admission: Free (most events), workshops ₩5,000–₩20,000
Organizer: Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG), with 90+ institutions and 50 venues
Exhibitions
Garden Languages: 10 landscape architects & terrarium artists at 7 hanok venues (5 in Bukchon, 2 in Seochon). Free entry, docent tours by reservation.
Photo Exhibition: Seoul Hanok Program 2024 finalists
Pirun-jang Market Reinterpretation (Hong Geon-ik House)
Hanok Housing & Children’s Furniture Exhibition (Seochon Lounge)
Korean Flower Arrangement Exhibition (Hogyeongjae)
Public Programs (50+)
Garden lectures & book talks
Hanok village tours with architects & historians
Seoul Hanok Week Tea tastings 🍵, seasonal food sampling 🍲
Woodworking 🪵, seasonal customs, children’s workshops
Performances & Concerts
Garden Languages commentary-style concert
Joseon Buskers with 2025 Biennale: gugak crossover busking
Side Events
Review contest → 10 winners get free hanok stay vouchers
Souvenirs for participants 🎁
Discounts at hanok hotels
Linked programs at Folk Music Museum, Donhwamun Theater, Bukhansan Hiking Center
Info
Website: hanok.seoul.go.kr
Phone: +82-2-332-5671
Part 2. 🎉 Bukchon Hanok Village Day 2025 (feat. Seoul Hanok Week 2025)
Overview
Dates: Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2025
Location: Bukchon Cultural Center & alleys
Theme: Community-based festival highlighting Bukchon’s identity
Highlights
Performances: Ganggangsullae circle dance, gugak at Jaedong Elementary, creative theater Bukchon Legends
Exhibitions: Bukchon School Days: 100 Years of Memories
Tours: Ghost stories, modern architecture, humanities lectures
Experiences: Pottery, mini hojokban, upcycling, tea & liquor tastings
Community: Treasure hunts, photo contests, participatory games
Difference from Hanok Week
Hanok Week = city-wide, 90+ institutions
Bukchon Day = grassroots, resident-led
Part 3. 🏯 Bukchon Hanok Village Guide
History
North of Cheonggyecheon & Jongno → “Bukchon”
Joseon aristocrats once lived here
Now: hanok cafés, guesthouses, galleries
Most Photographed Spot
Bukchon-ro 11-gil → rooftops + N Seoul Tower view
⚠️ Restricted hours (Mar 1, 2025): closed 5 pm–10 am
Walking Courses
1. Classic Course (Bukchon’s 8 Views)
Start: Anguk Station Exit 2 → Bukchon Cultural Center (maps)
Route: Gahoe-dong alleys → Bukchon-ro 11-gil photo spot → Baek In-je House → Samcheongdong stairway → Bukchon Lounge → Unhyun Palace
Highlight: Best introduction to hanok culture & scenery
2. Gourmet Course (Cafés & Michelin)
Start: Anguk Station Exit 2
Stops: Knotted Anguk → Cafe Layered → Onion Anguk → London Bagel Museum → Hwangsaengga Kalguksu
Highlight: SNS-famous cafés + Michelin Bib Gourmand in one loop
3. Samcheongdong Connection Course
Start: Bukchon-ro 11-gil → stone stairway (View #8)
Route: Down to Samcheongdong main street → galleries → Blue Bottle Café → boutiques
Highlight: Perfect art, coffee & shopping stroll
4. Autumn Foliage Course 🍂
Time: Late Oct–Early Nov
Route: Anguk Station Exit 3 → Bukchon-ro ginkgo avenue → persimmon-lined alleys → Changdeokgung Secret Garden (extension)
Highlight: Golden ginkgo tunnels + orange persimmons against hanok roofs
Best photo time: 10–11 AM
Popular Cafés & Restaurants
Knotted Anguk, Cafe Layered, Onion Anguk, London Bagel Museum
Hwangsaengga Kalguksu, Kkangtong Mandu
💡 Tip: Reserve via Catch Table app (English supported)
Nearby Attractions
Ikseondong, Seochon, Namsangol Hanok Village
Insadong, Samcheongdong
Palaces: Changdeokgung (UNESCO), Changgyeonggung, Gyeongbokgung
Namsangol Hanok Village
Accommodation
Hwadong 1Beonji, Pine Residence, Cottage Nest, Bukchon Summit
Airport Limousine 6011 ↔ Incheon Airport–Anguk
Etiquette
Quiet walking (residential area)
Respect privacy
Wear comfortable shoes
🌟 Experience More Around Bukchon
For those who want to enjoy Bukchon beyond just sightseeing, there are some wonderful experiences nearby:
– Dress in a hanbok and walk through the palace gates like locals once did.
– Join a guided heritage tour to learn the real stories behind these alleys.
– End the day with a traditional tea experience in Insadong.
All of these can be easily booked through Klook for convenience and English-friendly service.
🎎 1️⃣ Hanbok Rental Experience (한복 체험)
To make your Bukchon visit extra special, rent a beautiful hanbok before walking through the traditional alleys. You can book a Hanbok Experience at Gyeongbokgung Palace via Klook — the staff will help you pick styles and match accessories for the perfect photos.
💡 Tip: You can also mention this under your “Photo Spots” or “Tips for Visitors” section.
🏯 2️⃣ Gyeongbokgung & Bukchon Walking Tour (경복궁 + 북촌 도보 투어)
If you’d like to dive deeper into Seoul’s history, join a Seoul Heritage Walking Tour that includes Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Insadong. You can find it on Klook. It’s a fun, relaxed way to learn stories behind the old hanok and royal culture.
💡 Perfect near the top or end of your Bukchon travel guide.
☕ 3️⃣ Insadong Cultural Street & Tea Experience (인사동 전통 거리 체험)
After exploring Bukchon, walk down to Insadong for a cup of traditional tea or a pottery-making class. Check out Klook’s Insadong Cultural Experience for something hands-on and relaxing after your morning stroll.
💡 Use this as your closing recommendation or “Nearby Places” section.
Final Thoughts
Bukchon is a living traditional neighborhood, not just a tourist site. Visiting during Seoul Hanok Week & Bukchon Day 2025 offers unforgettable cultural immersion, while year-round the village remains one of Seoul’s most magical places to explore.
While exploring Bukchon Hanok Village, many visitors enjoy renting a hanbok for the full cultural experience. Wearing hanbok not only makes your photos with hanok rooftops stunning but also grants you free entry to Seoul’s palaces such as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung.
👉 For more details on hanbok events and cultural programs, check out our Hanbok Festival in Seoul.
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