Seoul 6D5N: Bukchon Hanok Village

Direction to Bukchon Hanok Village from Samcheong-dong (三清洞):

Still remember the restaurant we went to for lunch? I mentioned it in my previous post titled "Seoul 6D5N: Samcheong-dong (三清洞)". Ya, you are right, it's the restaurant located on the left side of the photo attached below. Right beside it is the cafe that we went for hi-tea. See the staircase with a red arrow at the bottom right of the photo over there? That's where you'd start your "expedition" (Ya, we spent like half an hour or more than that to reach the Village because there was lack of signage and, all the intersected roads are like a maze again) LOL...

Went up along the stairs until you reach a high-ground then turn left, and look for this scene, or more importantly, the signage:

Then follow the track and walk all the way up hill.
If you have no idea which way to go, again, follow the crowd.. LOL

Please look for this sign, the Village is just around 5 feet from here.

~~~ May I present to you the Legendary Bukchon Hanok Village ~~~

TADA~~~

TBH, nothing much to see lar. It just basically this street with a row of houses on both sides. I think those houses have been in existence since long long time ago, given the construction design, I'd say during the old empire time? But there are still people staying there, and there are posters asking you to keep your voice low to avoid causing disturbance in the neighbourhood.

After taking few shots with these houses as background, we went into one and paid a visit. It's free, mainly because the owner/vendor are selling souvenirs in there. 

This was the one we visited.
See? So modern already, with a digital lock there. Haha..

We really took our time and wandered around and around and around until everyone left. Haha.. Guess why?

To take photos lar.. Abuthen? Haha......
I like this shot so much that I set it as my FB profile pic XD
Didn't manage to rent the Hanbok (traditional Korean dress) though 'cause it was quite pricey~~~
Else, this shot would have been more perfect XD

That's all from Hanok Village. Haha.. We actually wanted to visit the observatory deck to see the view from the above but who knows, the place was like a haunted house, dark and no one around. Even the houses nearby also were all silent. We afraid that it was some scam or something so we quickly left the place and headed back down. Along the way, there are some modern houses and shops too.

Is it some sort of apartments?

I like some of their designs, quite mature looking, but very pricey ~~~
All around KRW 100k +/-

That's all for now.. Haha.. Is it a bit disappointing? Like, you might have high expectation for this Hanok Village but seems like it has nothing much? (No offence to anyone here please) I know right... Oh well, there are more to come, just stay tuned! :D
* In case you have not read about our Seoul 6D5N itinerary, please click here :D