북촌한옥마을

show, demonstrate, encompass, reflect

The Bukchon Hanok Village shows the past, present, and future of Seoul.

The Bukchon Hanok Village demonstrates both the history and the future of Seoul.

    demonstrate 보여준다

encompass 포함하다

The Bukchon Hanok Village encompasses many time periods of Seoul.

reflect 반영하다

The Bukchon Hanok Village reflects the past, present, and future of Seoul.

get a taste of/ vibe 느낌, 분위기

원래는 굉장히 붐빈 장소인데

코로나 이후, 관광객들이 줄어들어서

조용하게 한옥의 정취를 더 느낄 수 있다.

Originally, it was a very crowded place, but

after COVID-19, the number of tourists has decreased,

you can feel the atmosphere of Hanok more quietly.

you can get a taste of Hanok more quietly.

prop 지주,버팀목,받침대/소품/받치다

대부분의 한옥은 1920년대에서 1960년대 사이에 개발되었다.

한옥 골목을 거닐며, 공방, 소품샵, 아트 갤러리, 전통찻집을 둘러보는 것을 추천한다

The most of the Hanoks were developed between the 1920s and 1960s.

It is recommended to walk through the alleys of  Hanok and look around workshops, prop shops, art galleries, and traditional tea cafes. 

craft shops, prop shops, art galleries, 

마을 끝 언덕에서 바라보는

한옥마을의 풍경은 정말 고풍스럽다.

The scenery of Hanok Village seen from the hill at the end of the village is very antique.

The view from the mountain was very picturesque.

사진작가들이 작품 활동을 하거나, 웨딩 스냅 등을 찍는 장소로 매우 유명하다.

It is a very famous place for photographers to do photography or take wedding snaps.

It is a very famous place for photographers to do photography

실제 거주민들이 살고 있는 마을이기에, 큰 소음을 내지 않고 관람하는 것이 관광객으로서의 에티켓이다.

Since it is a village where actual residents live, 

It is etiquette as a tourist to look around without making too much noise.

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The Bukchon Hanok Village is a major tourist attraction that shows the history of Korea.

It is a real tourist attraction where foreigners can freely experience the exterior and interior of Hanok.

It leads to Insa-dong and Samcheong-dong streets, so it is the best all-in-one package for walking, eating, and shopping.

Since the residents actually live, it is important to tour in a quiet manner, not to disturb them.

If you want to explore the Hanok Village for a longer period of time, I recommend that you book a Hanok Stay and also visit traditional tea cafes, prop shops, and art galleries. 

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서울 북촌한옥마을 가볼만한곳✨ 만족도 500%! 외국인도 함께 즐기는 서울도보해설관광🎶 ㅣ Seoul Guided Walking Tour

Bukchon Hanok Village preserves about 1,500 Hanoks.

Here is a very special place where you can meet both the past and the present of Seoul.

When was the village built?

These Hanoks were built around the 1920s, with the addition of Western architechtural features. They are combined. That's why we call them 'Modern Hanok'.

Then, can you distinguish Hanoks here from their more traditional counterparts?

what do you think the differences are?

Wait, I believe traditional Hanoks are built with timbers only, not bricks.

Correct, they are timber-framed. But look at the window there.

They used glass, not Changhoji.

Also, the rafters are shorter compared to more traditional houses, (서까래가 원래 길레 뽑아져 있는데) which resemble tin roof.(양철 지붕)

By the way, besides ourselves, (우리 말고도), I can see many foreigners here(많은 외국인들이 보이네요)

That's right. 

Actually, this street is one of the most beautiful parts in Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon Hanok Village.(북촌8경중 하나)

And as it's one of the three most popular places for foreign visitors among Seoul Guided Walking Tour programs, this place is always crowede with tourists.(서울도보해설관광 외국인 인기코스 top3, 외국 관광객에게 꾸준히 사랑받는 명소)

On top of that, as we explore the village together, you would understand why this village is so popular.

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2021 방구석 힐링 투어! 서울도보해설관광 체험영상_북촌 한옥마을편

Bukchon is one of the most famous tourist attractions where people can sense both Seoul's past and present.

That's why it[s one of the most frequently requested courses by foreigners when they come to Korea.

    I'm very curious of what Bukchon Hanok Village is like.

Alright then, now

We'll start by looking around Unhyeongung Palace, the starting point of today's course.

Unhyeongung Palace

This is the first visiting area of the course, Unhyeongung Palace.

    I've heard a lot about Gyongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, but it's a first hearing Unhyeongung Palace

That may be because this wasn't the palace where a king lived.

It was the home of Heungseon Daewongun of the royal blood.

As the young Heungseon Daewongun's son became king, the palace got its name Unhyeongung Palace.

Then, lets/ take a look at the beauty of the elite's traditional Hanok home of Heungseon Daewongun, who acted a regent for 10 years and enyoued a lot of power.

This is Unhyeongung Palace's Sarangchae, called Noandang, A guest room.

Noan derived from NojaAnji of 'The Analects of Confucius' 논어의 노자안지에서 따온 말

It means living the rest of your life in peace at an old age. 노년이 되어 여생을 편안하게 보낸다는 뜻

The words of this signboard were by Joseon's best calligrapher, Chusa Gim Jeong-hui 추사 김정희

(Pyeonaek: A frame hung in the mid-upper section of a gatehouse or building)

편액: 건물이나 문루 중앙 윗부분에 거는 액자

It's a Pyeonaek made by piecing his word together one by one.

하나하나 집자해서 만든 편액아라고 한다. 

This place is where Heungseon Daewongun substantially used it as a politics space, acting as a regent for 10 years.

At that time, this was the center stage for Joseon's politics.

Now, shall we go to Anchae Norakdang? Manin building of a house. 안채인 노락당으로  한번 가보실까요

This is Norakdang, the Anchae of Unhyeongung Palace.

It's the center building inside Unhyeongung Palace.

When Emperor Gojong was 15 years old, 

this is where he had his Garye with Empress Myeongseong.

(Garye: King's wedding ceremony(ritual))

Whenever Heungseon Daewongun chose a talented being, 인재를 발탁할때 마다

he made them pass by this inner gate no matter what 반드시 이곳 중문을 통해 나가게 했다 하여

So the people back then called Norakdang's inner gate the gate way to the government post. 관직에 오르는 등용문이라 불렀다고 한다. 

Alright then, shall we head to Unhyeongung Palace's last stop, the Irodang? 자 그럼 운현궁의 마지막인 이로당으로 가보실까요

This place is another one of Unhyeongung Palace's Anchae, the Irodang.

After Emperor Gojong and Empress Myeongseong had their Garye in Norakdang, Norakdang was used as yoyal villa. 노락다은 왕실의 별궁처럼 사용되어지고

and it no longer served purpose as an Anchae. 더이상 안채로서의 기능을 할 수 없게 된다

So in 1869, for Budaebuin Min, this Anchae was newly built, 

Irodang's Iro means two elders.

It also means Heungseon Daewongun and Budaebuin Min.

Plus, this Irodang's structure is quite unique.

It shows a formation of a square-shaped flat surface. ㅁ자형의 평면 구성을 보여주고 있다. 

Now, let's head to Bukchon Culture Center

북촌문화센터(Bukchon Traditional Culture Center)

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